Passover Basics
What is matzah?
This type of bread is eaten during Passover instead of regular bread.
What is the afikoman?
This piece of matzah is hidden for kids to find later.
What is charoset?
This sweet mixture is often made with apples, nuts, and wine.
What is Egypt?
This country held the Israelites as slaves.
What is in spring?
Passover!
What is significant about Egypt in the story of Passover?
Passover celebrates the Israelites’ escape from this place.
Who asks the Four Questions?
The youngest person usually asks these.
What is maror?
This item represents bitterness and is often horseradish.
Who is Moses?
This man led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Elijah?
This prophet has a special cup of wine at the Seder.
What is 8 days?
Passover lasts this many days (in most traditions in the U.S.).
How do we show our freedom during Passover?
We recline or lean during the Seder to show this.
What are tears (of the Israelites)?
Salt water on the Seder plate represents these.
Who is the Pharaoh?
This ruler refused to let the Israelites go.
What is the Ma Nishtana / Four Questions?
This question begins with “Why is this night different…”
What is the Haggadah?
The story of Passover is told from this special book
What is the Haggadah?
This book guides the Seder.
What is the beitzah?
This item on the Seder plate is a roasted egg.
What are the plagues?
God sent these to convince Pharaoh to free the Israelites.
What is do we not use on Passover?
Yeast
What is the death of the firstborn?
The name “Passover” comes from God “passing over” the homes of the Israelites during this final plague.
What is 4?
We drink this number of cups of wine or grape juice.
What is karpas?
This item is usually parsley and is dipped in salt water.
What is the Red Sea?
The Israelites crossed this sea when escaping Egypt.
What is chametz?
This food is avoided during Passover because it is leavened.