Question

multiple choice

1. why is hanukkah sometimes called the festival of lights?

a. because people exchange gifts
b. because candles are lit each night
c. because fireworks are used
d. because it takes place at night

1. what miracle does hanukkah celebrate?

a. the maccabees defeating the romans
b. the oil burning for eight days
c. the invention of the dreidel
d. the building of the first temple

1. what are latkes?

a. fried potato pancakes
b. jelly doughnuts
c. songs sung during hanukkah
d. candles used in the menorah

1. who were the maccabees and why were they important?

1. why are many hanukkah foods fried in oil?

1. name one traditional hanukkah song and describe what it is about.

1. what was the main reason the maccabees rebelled against the greek ruler antiochus?

1. why is the shamash candle different from the other candles on the menorah?

Explanation:

1. Hanukkah is called the Festival of Lights due to the nightly candle lighting ritual with the menorah.
2. The central miracle of Hanukkah is the oil that burned for 8 days in the Temple.
3. Latkes are traditional fried potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah.

Answer:

1. B. Because candles are lit each night
2. B. The oil burning for eight days
3. A. Fried potato pancakes