Maccabee Family
How many sons did Mattathias Maccabee have?
What is 5?
He was the priest who initiated the Jewish Revolt against the Seleucid Empire
Who is Mattathias?
Hanukkah foods are traditionally cooked in this.
What is Oil
The Maccabees originated from this town
What is Modein?
This city was the center of the Maccabean Revolt and the location of the rededicated temple.
What is Jerusalem?
What is the 9 branched calendar lit during Hanukkah
What is Menorah or Hanukkah?
This son of Mattathias was the eldest and is often referred to as "Gaddi."
Who was John?
When did the revolt happen
157 B.C
267 B.C
167 B.C
257 B.C
What is 167 B.C
This festival, lasting eight days, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
What is a name of one of his 5 sons
-Matthew
-Johnathan
-Isaac
-Jonah
-Peter
Who is Johnathan?
Mattathias the _____
What is Hasmonean
This game, played with a spinning top, is a popular Hanukkah tradition.
What is dreidel
What was Judahs nickname
What is Judah the Hammer?
The Maccabees fought against this empire to reclaim their temple.
What is the Seleucid Empire?
This dairy product is commonly eaten during Hanukkah, symbolizing the story of Judith.
What is cheese?