ARK Y5 Hanukkah Quiz

What is Hanukkah also known as?

• The Festival of Colors

• The Festival of Lights

• The Festival of Music

• The Festival of Dance

Who forced the ancient Jews to abandon their religious practices?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Antiochus

• King Tutankhamun

How long did the oil miraculously burn in the temple?

• Three days

• Five days

• Eight days

• Ten days

How many candles are on a Hanukkah menorah?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

What is the middle candle on a menorah called?

• Shabbat

• Shalom

• Shamash

• Shofar

What game is played with a dreidel?

• Chess

• Checkers

• A gambling game

• A card game

What do the Hebrew letters on a dreidel mean?

• A miracle happened here

• Peace and love

• Joy and happiness

• Light and hope

What is a traditional Hanukkah food made from potatoes?

• Latkes

• Bagels

• Pretzels

• Pancakes

How many doughnuts are eaten in Israel at Hanukkah?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 17.5 million

• 20 million

What is given to children to enjoy during Hanukkah?

• Chocolate coins

• Candy canes

• Cookies

• Ice cream