Hanukkah Quiz

Though initially a minor holiday, Hanukkah has become one of the paradigmatic Jewish holidays. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE, and is celebrated numerous ways. How much do you know about Hanukkah?

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Question 1. The military leader of the first phase of the revolt against the King in 167 BCE was
 David the Maccabee
 Judah the Maccabee
 Mattityahu the Maccabee
 Daniel the Maccabee

 

Question 2. According to the Talmud one should give how many gifts on Hanukkah?
 1 each night
 At least 1 to a family member, and 1 to a poor person
 A total of 9
 No presents are mandated by the Talmud

 

Question 3. Hanukkah is one of the Jewish holidays not mentioned in the Bible.
 True
 False

 

Question 4. A hanukkiyah
 Can only be made out of wood
 Can be made out of any material
 Must have eight lights with one extra for the shamash
 A & C
 B & C

 

Question 5. The shehekheyanu blessing is recited
 Every night of Hanukkah
 Only on the first night
 The first night and the last night
 Every night of every single religious holiday

 

Question 6. Which of the following was a behavior prohibited by Antiochus?
 Celebrating Purim
 Celebrating Hanukkah
 Learning Torah
 Dancing the Hora

 

Question 7. The Torah is read only once during Hanukkah.
 True
 False

 

Question 8. Which dessert from Israel is eaten at Hanukkah because it is fried in oil?
 Latkes
 Sufganiyot (jelly filled donuts)
 Bimuelos (fritters)
 Atayef (cheese-filled pancakes)

 

Question 9. The famous Hanukkah song written by "Peter, Paul, and Mary" is called
 I Have a Little Dreidel
 Light One Candle
 O Hanukkah
 December is the Best Month of the Year

 

Question 10. What does the prayer Al Hanissim offer thanks for?
 God’s role during Hanukkah
 The potatoes from which latkes are made
 God allowing the Jews to be fruitful and multiply
 All the miracles that have helped the Jews in the Bible

 

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