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Amoraim of Bavel Part II

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I was the Rosh Yeshiva of Sura in Generation 1. I argued with Shmuel from Nehardea and won in ritual matters. I was tall, good looking and wealthy. I knew the Tannaim from Usha and Tzippori

a)

Rav

b)

Rav Huna

c)

Rabbi Yohanan

d)

Rav Ashi

2.

I was a student of Shmuel and Rav. I founded Pumbedita in Generation 2. I sold wine. I was very tall. When I prayed for rain, it would rain. I was known for sharp logic.

a)

Rav Yehuda

b)

Rav Huna

c)

Ulla

d)

Rabbah

3.

I studied under Rav Huna in Sura generation 3. I married Rav's granddaughter at 16 and made a living selling beer. I was a Kohen and taught Talmud to my daughters.

a)

Rav Hisda

b)

Rabbah

c)

Rav Yosef

d)

Rabbi Zeira

4.

I was the adopted son of my Uncle Rabbah. I was an expert in sciences and the paranormal. I became the Rosh Yeshiva of Pumbedita after Rav Yosef in generation 4 and argued with Rava from Mehoza. I win against Rava 6 times.

a)

Abaye

b)

Rav Safra

c)

Rav Huna

d)

Rav Pappa

5.

I was born a poor shepherd. I studied under Rav and Rav blessed me to become wealthy. I became a leading scholar in Sura Generation 2, argued with Rav Yehuda and was buried in Eretz Yisrael.

a)

Rav Huna

b)

Resh Lakish

c)

Ravina

d)

Rav Hisda

6.

I studied under Rav Huna and Rav Yehuda and became Rosh Yeshiva of Pumbedita in Generation 3. I was from the family of Eli the Cohen and adopted my nephew Abaye. When I debate Rav Yosef, I win all but 3 times.

a)

Rabbah

b)

Rava

c)

Rabbi Ammi

d)

Rav Hisda

7.

I was a student of Rav Yehuda. I argued with Rabbah and became Rosh Yeshiva for 2 years following his death. I became blind later in life. I became prosperous from fields and vineyards and distributed charity.

a)

Rav Yosef

b)

Ravina

c)

Rav Pappa

d)

Rav Hisda

8.

I was the first Rosh Yeshiva of Mehoza in Generation 4. I mainly debate Abaye. I studied under Rav Hisda and married one of his daughters (1 of 3 marriages). When I poured wine for Rav Yosef, he would recognize me. I was wealthy and well connected to the Persian rulers.

a)

Rava

b)

Rav Safra

c)

Rav Huna

d)

Rav Ashi

9.

I was known as the greatest Amora of all time. I learned under Rava and Rav Pappa. I established Mta Mehasia at age 35 and learned 6 generations of Memrot. I was a wealthy property owner. I learned the Talmud 2 times.

a)

Rav Ashi

b)

Rav Pappa

c)

Ravina

d)

Rabbi Yohanan

10.

I was a student of Rava and Abaye. I founded Neresh after learning in Mehoza with Rava. I sold beer and distributed charity.

a)

Rav Pappa

b)

Ravina

c)

Rav Aha

d)

Rav Yehuda

11.

I studied in Mta Mehasia Generation 6 and had many discussions with Rav Ashi. I would debate with Ravina. I was a kohen and expert in the grafting of trees.

a)

Rav Aha brei dRava

b)

Rav Pappa

c)

Rav Huna

d)

Rava

12.

I was a student or Rava in Mehoza. I became wealthy from fields and property and distributed charity. Never a Rosh Yeshiva. I knew Rav Pappa and Rav Ashi

a)

Ravina

b)

Rav Aha

c)

Rav Hisda

d)

Abaye

13.

Each of these Amoraim are from Nehardea or Sura. Check off the ones from Sura.

a)

Rav

b)

Rav Huna

c)

Rav Hisda

d)

Shmuel

e)

Rav Nahman

14.

Check off Amoraim from Pumbedita

a)

Shmuel

b)

Rav Yehuda

c)

Rav Huna

d)

Rabbah

e)

Rav Yosef

15.

Check off Amoraim from Mehoza

a)

Abaye

b)

Rava

c)

Rav Pappa

d)

Ravina

e)

Rav Ashi