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How to celebrate Hanukkah - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the primary symbol of Hanukkah?
A) The Menorah
B) The Christmas Tree
C) The Dreidel
D) The Star of David
  • 2. How many nights does Hanukkah last?
A) Seven
B) Ten
C) Twelve
D) Eight
  • 3. What does the word 'Hanukkah' mean?
A) Celebration
B) Miracle
C) Dedication
D) Freedom
  • 4. What is the story of Hanukkah primarily about?
A) The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil
B) The story of Noah's Ark
C) The birth of Moses
D) The Exodus from Egypt
  • 5. What is the name of the candle used to light the other candles on the Menorah?
A) The Dreidel
B) The Judah
C) The Shamash
D) The Maccabee
  • 6. What type of food is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil?
A) Fresh fruits
B) Roasted meats
C) Baked goods
D) Fried foods
  • 7. Which of these is a traditional Hanukkah food?
A) Hamantaschen
B) Latkes
C) Matzah
D) Challah
  • 8. Which of these is a traditional Hanukkah game?
A) Checkers
B) Chess
C) Monopoly
D) Dreidel
  • 9. What letters are on the dreidel?
A) Lamed, Mem, Nun, Samech
B) Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
C) Shin, Tet, Kuf, Resh
D) Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet
  • 10. What do the letters on the dreidel represent?
A) A great miracle happened there
B) Peace on Earth, good will to men
C) Happy Hanukkah to all
D) Freedom for all people
  • 11. What is a common Hanukkah gift?
A) Birthday cakes
B) Gelt (money or chocolate coins)
C) Easter eggs
D) Christmas stockings
  • 12. What is the proper way to light the Menorah?
A) Light the candles with a match.
B) Light all candles at once on the first night.
C) Light the candles from right to left.
D) Light the Shamash first, then use it to light the others, adding one candle each night.
  • 13. Where is the Menorah traditionally placed?
A) In the attic
B) Under the bed
C) In a window or doorway
D) In the garage
  • 14. Why is the Menorah placed in a window?
A) To get more light in the house
B) To keep it warm
C) To publicize the miracle of Hanukkah
D) To keep it safe from children
  • 15. What is the appropriate time to light the Hanukkah candles?
A) Before sunrise
B) At noon
C) Any time of day
D) After sunset
  • 16. What should one do while the Hanukkah candles are burning?
A) Reflect on the meaning of Hanukkah
B) Play video games
C) Watch television
D) Go to sleep
  • 17. What is a sufganiyah?
A) A type of dreidel
B) A traditional song
C) A type of latke
D) A jelly-filled doughnut
  • 18. What is the significance of oil in the Hanukkah story?
A) It miraculously burned for eight nights
B) It was used to build the temple
C) It was used to heal the sick
D) It was used to light the Maccabees' way in battle
  • 19. What is a common theme of Hanukkah songs?
A) Promoting world peace
B) Celebrating nature
C) Lamenting loss and sorrow
D) Praising God and celebrating victory
  • 20. Who were the Maccabees?
A) Egyptian pharaohs
B) A group of angels
C) Roman emperors
D) A Jewish family who led a revolt against the Greeks
  • 21. What empire did the Maccabees fight against?
A) The Babylonian Empire
B) The Roman Empire
C) The Seleucid Empire (Greek)
D) The Egyptian Empire
  • 22. What did the Seleucid Empire try to force upon the Jewish people?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Hellenistic (Greek) culture and religion
  • 23. Is it customary to work during Hanukkah?
A) It is permissible, but some refrain from work while the candles are burning.
B) It is forbidden to work.
C) Only children are allowed to work.
D) Working is highly encouraged.
  • 24. Besides Latkes and Sufganiyot, what is another popular fried food eaten during Hanukkah?
A) Sushi
B) Bimuelos (fried dough)
C) Pizza
D) Tacos
  • 25. What is the Hebrew blessing recited before lighting the Hanukkah candles?
A) There is only one blessing recited each night.
B) No blessings are recited.
C) The blessings are optional.
D) There are three blessings recited on the first night and two on the following nights.
  • 26. What is Ma'oz Tzur?
A) A traditional Hanukkah hymn
B) A Hanukkah prayer
C) A type of Menorah
D) A type of Dreidel
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common Hanukkah tradition?
A) Exchanging gifts
B) Eating Latkes
C) Decorating a Christmas tree
D) Playing Dreidel
  • 28. What is the purpose of giving 'Hanukkah gelt'?
A) To buy decorations.
B) To purchase more oil
C) To fundraise for the temple.
D) To give children money to teach them about charity and tzedakah
  • 29. Which historical event is celebrated on Hanukkah?
A) The giving of the Ten Commandments
B) The establishment of the modern state of Israel
C) The creation of the world
D) The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
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