Hanukkah Quiz

How much do you know about the Festival of Lights?

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Though initially a minor holiday, Hanukkah has become one of the paradigmatic Jewish holidays. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE, and is celebrated numerous ways.


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How much do you know about Hanukkah?

Question 1 of 10
Which king plays a central role in the Hanukkah story?
Question 2 of 10
A Hanukkiyah should be placed
Question 3 of 10
According to the Talmud one should give how many gifts on Hanukkah?
Question 4 of 10
The Torah is read only once during Hanukkah.
Question 5 of 10
The paragraph beginning "Al Hanissim" is added to
Question 6 of 10
Which rabbinic work contains the story of the miraculous jar of oil that burned for eight days?
Question 7 of 10
Who was the first-century Jewish historian wrote his account of the origins of the holiday who wrote about the events of Hanukkah?
Question 8 of 10
The military leader of the first phase of the revolt against the King in 167 BCE was
Question 9 of 10
Hanukkah is also known as...
Question 10 of 10
Historians believe Hanukkah enjoyed a resurgence in America in modern times because
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