Hanukkah Quiz

TheHolidaySpot brings to you a free Hanukkah quiz with questions from the Jewish traditions for you. Test your knowledge on the Jewish tradition and have fun. Please don't forget to refer this page to your friends.

Try out this Hanukkah Quiz

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Answer the questions below:

1. The most important tradition associated with Hanukkah is the kindling of the lights on the Menorah. The Hanukkah menorah is called a HANUKIYAH.

2.Hanukkah is the story of a great victory of the Jews over the

3. The word 'Hanukkah' means

4. We light the candles from


5. We place the candles in from

6.During what Hebrew month does Hanukkah take place?



7. Which of these is an alternate English spelling of Hannukah?



8. Hanukkah is also known as


9. A dreidel has the Hebrew letters "nun," "gimel," "hay," and "shin" on its three sides.


10. The Shamash is the


11. What was the miracle of Chanukah?



12. What did the Maccabees fight for?

13. What is the best way to light the Menorah?

14. What kind of foods do we eat on Chanukah?


15. On Friday afternoon, the menorah should stay lit for at least


16. The preferred arrangement of a menorah is where the candles


17. How many branches did the Menorah in the Holy Temple have?


18. How many blessings do we say on the first night?


19. How many days is Hanukkah celebrated?


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