Hanukkah Quiz

What is the Jewish festival of lights called?

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Hanukkah

• Rosh Hashanah

In what year did King Antiochus make it against the law for people in Judea to practice Judaism?

• 150 B.C.

• 175 B.C.

• 200 B.C.

• 100 B.C.

Who led the rebellion against King Antiochus?

• David

• Moses

• Abraham

• Judah the Maccabee

How many candles does a Hanukkah menorah hold?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

What is the name of the candle used to light the other candles on the menorah?

• Shofar

• Shabbat

• Shamash

• Shalom

When does Hanukkah usually start in the calendar most people use?

• Late November

• Early November

• Mid-December

• Late October

What do people recite during the lighting of the Hanukkah candles?

• Bible verses

• Special blessings and prayers

• Poems

• Folk tales

What traditional Hanukkah food represents the long-lasting lamp oil?

• Latkes

• Matzah ball soup

• Challah bread

• Sufganiyot

What do families gather to play after feasting on rich foods during Hanukkah?

• Chess

• Checkers

• Dreidel

• Backgammon

What can players win if the dreidel lands the right way?

• Candy canes

• Lollipops

• Gummy bears

• Chocolate gelt