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