Rashba, Maharam & Rosh
Who wrote Torat Habayit?
Rashba
Which section deals with daily life, prayer, and holidays?
Orach Chayim
The Zohar is associated with which Rabbi?
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
What were Jews falsely accused of during the Black Death?
Poisoning the wells
What term means "It is my opinion"?
Nireh Li
What style was the Rashba famous for in his responsa?
Brevity and logic
Which section deals with marriage and divorce?
Even HaEzer
What group specialized in Kabbalah?
Anshei HaChein
Who stirred anti-Jewish violence in Seville in 1391?
Ferrand Martinez
What word means using force or threats to take something?
Extortion
What was the Maharam trying to prevent by refusing ransom?
Extortion/future kidnappings
Which section covers kashrut and ritual laws?
Yoreh De'ah
Which Rabbi was criticized for misusing Kabbalah?
Rabbi Avraham Abulafia
What choice were Jews given in Spain in 1492?
Convert to Christianity or leave Spain
What is an expert in Kabbalah called?
Mekubal
Who was the Maharam's famous student?
Rabbeinu Asher (The Rosh)
Which section deals with business law and courts?
Choshen Mishpat
Who did the Ramban debate in 1263?
Pablo Christiani
On what Jewish date did the Expulsion take place?
Tishah B'Av
What term describes Jews who secretly practiced Judaism after converting?
Marranos
Why were the Rosh's halachic rulings considered highly reliable?
He studied all previous opinions and authorities before ruling.
Who wrote the Arba'ah Turim?
The Rosh's son (Rabbi Yaakov Ba'al HaTurim)
Why is the Ramban considered one of the first Zionists?
He believed living in Israel is a mitzvah and moved there to rebuild Jewish life
Why was Don Yitzchak Abarbanel unable to stop the Expulsion?
Torquemada's influence over the King and Queen was stronger than Abarbanel's efforts
What was the cruel investigation used to find secret Jews?
Inquisition