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1. The rabbis Rav and Shmuel were in charge of Yeshivos (mesivtos or academies) in which two cities?
2. Where were the cities in which the rabbis Rav and Shmuel taught?
3. Raish Lakish's profession before he became a Talmudic sage was a ....?
4. What does the 'Raish' in 'Raish Lakish' stand for?
5. The rabbinical students in Pumpedisa were known to engage in 'pilpul'. This exercise was colourfuly described as....
6. Another name for the sage Abbaye is?
7. Abbaye was an orphan adopted by his future teacher who was the sage....?
8. Who was Raish Lakish's teacher and brother-in-law?
9. In how many cases is the Halacha like Abbaye over Rava?
10. What city in Eastern Europe was home to a famous printing press of the Talmud, giving us the 'standard' design and layout format that is still used for the Talmud today?
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