Hanukkah Quiz for Kids

What is the Jewish holiday called Hanukkah also referred to as?

• Festival of Lights

• Feast of Dedication

• Feast of the Maccabees

• All of the above

How many days does Hanukkah last?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

• 8 days

What does the word 'Hanukkah' mean in the Hebrew language?

• Festival

• Holiday

• Dedication

• Celebration

Who led the rebellion against Antiochus the fourth?

• Judah Maccabee

• Abraham

• Moses

• Matthias

What did the Maccabees place in the temple after driving the Syrians out of Syria?

• Golden idol

• Candelabrum with seven branches

• Statue of Zeus

• Altar for sacrifices

How many candles are placed in the menorah during Hanukkah?

• 10 candles

• 7 candles

• 8 candles

• 9 candles

What is the name of the ninth candle on the menorah?

• Helper candle

• Main candle

• Leader candle

• Servant candle

What are latkes and sufganiyot associated with in Hanukkah?

• Gift-giving

• Playing dreidel

• Lighting the menorah

• Eating and cooking

What is almsgiving associated with in Hanukkah?

• Charity

• Gift-giving

• Lighting the menorah

• Playing dreidel

What is the significance of Hanukkah in comparison to other Jewish holidays?

• It is the most significant holiday

• It is not as religiously significant

• It is the least celebrated holiday

• It is the most important holiday