Hebrew Lesson 2 - Quiz

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1.   What is the name of this Hebrew letter?

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The correct answer is Bet. In the Hebrew alphabet, Bet is the second letter. It is pronounced as "b" and represents the sound "b" in English.

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Hebrew Lesson 2 - Quiz assesses knowledge of Hebrew orthography including recognition of letters like Bet, understanding of diacritical marks such as Dagesh and Patach, and familiarization with... see morebasic phonetics. The quiz also touches on cultural knowledge with terms like Tanakh. see less

2.  What sound does this letter make?

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The letter "B" makes the sound "buh" as in boy.

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3. What sound does the line under the Hebrew letter make?

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The line under the Hebrew letter is called a "dagesh" and it indicates that the letter should be pronounced with an emphasis or a doubling of its sound. In this case, the correct answer suggests that the line under the Hebrew letter makes the "AH" sound, as in "Shah of Iran."

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4.   What is the dot in the center of this letter?

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The dot in the center of this letter is called a "Dagesh". A Dagesh is a Hebrew diacritic used to indicate the doubling of a consonant sound. In this case, it is used to indicate the doubling of the "k" sound in the word "Brokem".

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5.  The marks around Hebrew letters are called.

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The marks around Hebrew letters are called "Nikkud". Nikkud are vowel points or diacritical marks that are used in Hebrew to indicate the pronunciation of the words. These marks help in clarifying the vowels and pronunciation of the Hebrew text, as Hebrew is traditionally written without vowels. Nikkud is an essential component in Hebrew grammar and is used in various texts, including religious texts, poetry, and children's books, to aid in proper pronunciation and understanding of the language.

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6.  Another name for the Old Testament is what?

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The correct answer is Tanakh. The Tanakh is the Hebrew Bible, which is composed of three main sections: the Torah (the first five books), the Nevi'im (the Prophets), and the Ketuvim (the Writings). It is another name for the Old Testament in Judaism. The Talmud and Mishna are important texts in Jewish law and tradition, but they are not alternative names for the Old Testament.

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7.  What is the name of the line under the hebrew letter?

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The name of the line under the Hebrew letter is Patach.

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  What is the name of this Hebrew letter?
 What sound does this letter make?
What sound does the line under the Hebrew letter make?
  What is the dot in the center of this letter?
 The marks around Hebrew letters are called.
 Another name for the Old Testament is what?
 What is the name of the line under the hebrew letter?
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