WorksheetsHanukkah Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who was the person who led the Maccabees into the battle of Antiochus
(a)
On what day of Kislev is Chanukah?
5
15
20
25
What is the best type of oil to use for the menorah?
palm oil
canola oil
olive oil
any oil
The Chanukah miracle took place in
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
NY
Ashdod
The spinning tops are called (a)
What is Hanukkah also known as?
The festival of gifts
The festival of lights
The festival of oil
The festival of hapiness
How many branches does a Hanukkah menorah – or chanukiah – have
6
8
9
7
Why do we light the Menorah on Chanukah?
Because there was a miracle and the oil in the menorah lasted eight nights when there was only enough oil for one night
Because we like the way it looks
Because the roman king commanded the Jewish people to light the menorah
There is no reason whatsoever we just do
What special foods do we eat on Chanukah?
latkes
chocolate gelt
sufganiyot
potato chips
dreidels
TRUE OR FALSE: Esther becomes queen in the Chanukah story
True
False
What does a menorah have to have to make it kosher?
8 branches in addition to a shamesh branch that is taller than all of the rest
all the branches the same height besides for the shamesh which should be taller
all different size and shape branches
all menorahs are kosher no matter what they look like
