Chanukah

What is another word for Chanukah?

• The month of lights

• The 8 candles

• The festival of lights

• Remembering the Maccabees

When does Chanukah begin in the Hebrew calendar?

• A week before Christmas

• The 25th day of the month of Kislev

• On the 12th month of the Christian calendar

• A month after the new year

When does Chanukah occur in the Western Calendar?

• Every second year

• Only on leap year

• It varies - end of November or end of December

• It is set - every end of November

What does Chanukah celebrate?

• It celebrates a military victory 2000 years ago in the land of Judea

• It celebrates the discovery of donuts in the land of Israel

• It celebrates a military victory 1500 years ago in the Land of Canan

• It remembers the loss of life during a military battle over 2000 years ago

Why did Judah Maccabee and his army fight against the Syrians?

• They fought for their right to own land

• They fought in defence of their historic land

• They fought for their right to religious freedom

• They fought to demonstrate their military strength

How long did it take the Maccabees to defeat the Syrians?

• 2 years

• 3 weeks

• 4 years

• 3 years

What miracle occurred during the war between the Maccabees and the Syrians?

• A candle burned for 8 days

• There was enough food to last for 8 days

• The oil lasted for 8 days

• They were able to escape a locked box

What is a Menorah?

• A candle holder that holds 8 candles

• A candle holder that holds 9 candles

• A candle holder with varying heights

• An oil burner

What does the word 'Chanukah' mean?

• decision

• dictation

• dedication

• dictator

How long does the celebration of Chanukah last?

• 9 nights

• a week

• 6 nights and 7 days

• 8 nights