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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a time of joy, celebration, and rich traditions. This quiz will take you on a journey through the history, customs, and symbols of Hanukkah, offering a deeper understanding of this beloved holiday. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the story behind the menorah, the significance of the dreidel, and much more. Good luck and enjoy the quiz!
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Hanukkah Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary symbol of Hanukkah?
Menorah
Christmas Tree
Easter Egg
Pumpkin
2. How many days does Hanukkah last?
4 days
7 days
8 days
10 days
3. What game is traditionally played during Hanukkah?
Chess
Dreidel
Checkers
Scrabble
4. What does the word ‘Hanukkah’ mean?
Light
Miracle
Dedication
Victory
5. Which food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes
Matzo
Challah
Gefilte Fish
6. What is the Hebrew word for ‘miracle’ that is often associated with Hanukkah?
Nes
Simcha
Shalom
Kavod
7. What is the name of the special candle used to light the other candles on the menorah?
Shamash
Havdalah
Tallit
Kippah
8. What historical event does Hanukkah commemorate?
The Exodus from Egypt
The Battle of Jericho
The Rededication of the Second Temple
The Giving of the Torah
9. Which Jewish month is Hanukkah celebrated in?
Nisan
Tishrei
Kislev
Adar
10. What is the traditional greeting during Hanukkah?
Shalom
Mazel Tov
Chag Sameach
Hanukkah Sameach
11. What is the significance of the number eight in Hanukkah?
Eight days of creation
Eight tribes of Israel
Eight days the oil lasted
Eight commandments
12. What is the name of the Jewish hero associated with Hanukkah?
Moses
David
Judah Maccabee
Solomon
13. What is the traditional Hanukkah treat filled with jelly?
Hamantaschen
Sufganiyot
Rugelach
Blintzes
14. What is the Hebrew term for the ‘Festival of Lights’?
Pesach
Purim
Hanukkah
Sukkot
15. What is the purpose of lighting the menorah during Hanukkah?
To celebrate the new year
To honor the Sabbath
To commemorate the miracle of the oil
To mark the end of fasting
16. Which book of the Bible contains the story of Hanukkah?
Genesis
Exodus
Maccabees
Leviticus
17. What is the significance of the dreidel game during Hanukkah?
To teach children about the Torah
To celebrate the harvest
To commemorate the miracle of the oil
To disguise studying the Torah from Greek soldiers
18. What are the four Hebrew letters on a dreidel?
Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet
Nun, Gimel, Hei, Shin
Yod, Kaf, Lamed, Mem
Tav, Shin, Resh, Qof
19. What is the traditional song sung during Hanukkah?
Hava Nagila
Ma’oz Tzur
Dayenu
Hatikvah
20. What is the significance of the Hanukkah gelt?
To symbolize wealth
To reward children for studying the Torah
To commemorate the miracle of the oil
To celebrate the harvest
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