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Key Facts: LC Hebrew Studies Exam

1 paper

Hebrew Studies is assessed by a single written examination paper

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

3 hours

The written paper lasts three hours

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

400 marks

The paper carries 400 marks in total, 100 marks per section

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

4 sections

Syllabus and paper are divided into Sections A, B, C and D

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

8 topics

Each section covers two major topics from Israelite history and religion

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

HL & OL

The same syllabus is examined at Higher and Ordinary levels with different demand

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

Prescribed texts

Study centres on prescribed Old Testament and Mishnah passages plus historical background

NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus

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Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies is an SEC written subject on the history, religion and civilisation of the Hebrew people via prescribed biblical and Mishnah texts—not modern Hebrew NCL. One 3-hour paper (400 marks) has four sections (A-D), each with two prescribed passages; answer one passage per section. Higher Level demands more analysis than Ordinary on the same eight topics. This 100-question bank gives free English single-best-answer concept practice across all sections.

Sample LC Hebrew Studies Practice Questions

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1According to Genesis 2:18 in the Hebrew Bible, why does God decide to create a companion for the first human?
A.Because the human had sinned
B.Because it is not good for the human to be alone
C.Because the animals needed a caretaker
D.Because the land needed more workers
Explanation: Genesis 2:18 states that it is not good for the human (adam) to be alone, so God will make a fitting helper/companion. This verse is foundational for Hebrew understandings of pair-bonding and family.
2In the patriarchal narratives, which son of Abraham and Sarah becomes the child of promise through whom the covenant line continues?
A.Ishmael
B.Isaac
C.Esau
D.Lot
Explanation: Isaac is the son born to Sarah in old age (Genesis 21) and is the child through whom the Abrahamic covenant line continues in the Genesis narrative.
3What is levirate marriage as described in Deuteronomy 25:5–10?
A.Marriage of a priest only to a virgin
B.A brother's duty to marry his deceased brother's childless widow to raise up offspring for the dead man
C.Polygamy limited to four wives
D.A father's right to sell a daughter into marriage
Explanation: Levirate marriage (from Latin levir, brother-in-law) requires a surviving brother to marry the childless widow so that the deceased brother's name and inheritance may continue through a son.
4In Genesis 24, whom does Abraham's servant bring back as a wife for Isaac?
A.Rachel
B.Leah
C.Rebekah
D.Tamar
Explanation: Abraham's servant is sent to Abraham's kin and identifies Rebekah at the well; she returns with him and becomes Isaac's wife (Genesis 24).
5Which commandment in the Decalogue (Exodus 20) most directly addresses honour within the family household?
A.You shall not steal
B.Honour your father and your mother
C.Remember the sabbath day
D.You shall not make a graven image
Explanation: "Honour your father and your mother" is the commandment that explicitly regulates the parent–child relationship at the heart of the household.
6The book of Ruth chapter 4 mainly concerns which family/legal process?
A.Divorce proceedings against Ruth
B.Boaz redeeming land and marrying Ruth so that Elimelech's line may continue
C.Ruth becoming a priestess in the Temple
D.Naomi adopting an orphan from Egypt
Explanation: Ruth 4 depicts Boaz acting as redeemer (go'el): he acquires the land interest and marries Ruth, and their son Obed continues the family line linked to Elimelech/Naomi.
7Proverbs 31:10–31 famously praises which figure?
A.The wise king only
B.A capable or virtuous wife whose work sustains the household
C.A desert hermit
D.A military general
Explanation: The acrostic poem of Proverbs 31:10–31 celebrates the eshet chayil—the capable/virtuous woman—whose industry, wisdom and care bless her household and community.
8Psalm 128 associates the blessing of those who fear the Lord especially with which sphere of life?
A.Naval power
B.The fruitfulness and peace of home and family
C.Building the Second Temple
D.Exile in Babylon
Explanation: Psalm 128 pictures the God-fearer blessed with fruitful vine/olive imagery for wife and children and peace upon Israel—classic household blessing language.
9Deuteronomy 24:1–4 regulates which family-related legal issue?
A.Inheritance of the firstborn only
B.Conditions and limits around divorce and remarriage of a divorced woman
C.How many children a man may have
D.The age of bar mitzvah
Explanation: Deuteronomy 24:1–4 addresses a man writing a bill of divorce, sending his wife away, and the prohibition on remarrying her after she has been married to another—legal control of divorce/remarriage.
10In traditional rabbinic teaching reflected in Mishnah Avot 5:21, study and life stages are organised by ages. Which age is classically associated with beginning Scripture study?
A.Three
B.Five
C.Thirteen
D.Eighteen
Explanation: Mishnah Avot 5:21 lists ages for stages of life and learning; five years old is the classic age given for Scripture (miqra).

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