1) What event does Shavuot commemorate? a) The Giving of the Torah on mount Sinai b) The receiving of the Ten Commandments c) The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem d) The Exodus from Egypt 2) How many weeks after Passover does Shavuot occur? a) 6 weeks b) 8 weeks c) 7 weeks d) 5 weeks 3) What is another name for Shavuot a) Festival of Lights b) Festival of the First Fruits c) Festival of Purim d) Festival of Tents 4) Which agricultural practice was associated with Shavuot in ancient times? a) Planting wheat and barley b) Bringing first fuits to the Temple (Bikkurim) c) Counting livestock for sacrifice d) Building booths in fields 5) Why do people stay up all night studying the Torah on Shavuot a) To prepare for planting crops in the morning b) To make up for the Israelites oversleeping at Mount Sinai c) To honor the memory of Ruth d) To celebrate with friends and family 6) What book is traditionally read in synagogues during Shavuot? a) The Book of Psalms b) The Book of Ruth c) The Book of Esther d) The Book of David 7) Why is dairy traditionally eaten during Shavuot? a) It symbolizes purity and the land flowing with "milk and honey" b) It was easier to prepare dairy than meat c) Dairy was the only available food during Shavuot d) Meat was forbidden during Shavuot 8) What does Shavuot symbolize spiritually? a) Freedom from physical slavery b) The covenant between God and the Israelites c) Victory in battle d) Creation of the Temple

Shavuot: A Brief History

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