How many days is Hanukkah?
10
8
1
5
Why do the dates of Hanukkah change each year?
Because jewish law says it must be on different days each year
Jewish leaders decide the dates each year
The dates are based on the spinning of the dreidel
Because it is based on the phases of the moon
They re-entered their sacred temple which was badly defiled and in need of purification. What does defiled" mean?
It was dirty, unpure, ruined
It was clean
To get fixed
They needed to file papers
They re-entered their sacred temple which was badly defiled and in need of purification. What does "purification" mean?
to burn oil
to make dirty
to make pure or clean
to destroy
According to the article, what did they do to purify the temple?
Washed the inside of the temple with scented oils
Wiped the floor and walls with sacred cloth
Chanted prayers for eight hours
Burned oil for eight days
According to the article, what does the word "Hanukkah" mean?
Purification
Temple
Dedication
Candles
What is a menorah?
chocolate candy
oil
potato pancakes
A nine branched candelabrum
What is the significance of burning or lighting the menorah for eight days during Hanukkah?
It represents the eight-day war with Syrian-Greek soldiers.
It represents the miracle of burning the oil in the menorah for eight days.
It is about the wisdom of the eight Jewish High Priests.
It is about the eight Jewish blessings.
What is the meaning of eating pancakes and donuts?
These foods give Jews spiritual purity.
These foods were the first eaten after winning the Syrian-Greek war.
Pancakes and donuts represent the circle of life.
They are fried in oil to represent the oil that purified the temple.
What are sufganiyot?
potato pancakes
jelly doughnuts
chocolate candy
a dreidel
What are latkes?
potato pancakes
candles
chocolate candy
jelly doughnuts
