Math
How many nights are celebrated on Chanukah?
8
What type of energy do we see when a candle is lit?
Light
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
The Egyptians
Who is the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
Eric Carle
What is the name of the special candle used to light the others?
Shamash
How many candles are lit on the fifth night of Chanukah (including the shamash)?
6
What material traditionally fueled the menorah in the Chanukah story?
Oil
Which empire ruled the land of Israel during the Chanukah story?
The Greek Empire
What book series features a school called Hogwarts?
Harry Potter
What is the name of the second book of the Torah?
Shmot
How many candles are lit in total over all eight nights of Chanukah (not including the shamash)?
36
What gas from the air is required for a flame to keep burning?
Oxygen
What empire ruled Judea immediately after the Greek period ended?
The Roman Empire
In Because of Winn-Dixie, what kind of animal is Winn-Dixie?
A dog
What is the holiday that comes exactly fifty days after Pesach?
Shavuot
What is the average number of candles lit per night over the eight nights of Chanukah (not including the shamash)?
4.5
What scientific process describes oil burning to produce light and heat?
Combustion
Who was the leader of the Greek empire after whom the Hellenistic period is named?
Alexander the Great
Who wrote Wonder?
R. J. Palacio
What Hebrew month does Chanukah fall in?
Kislev
If each of the 36 candles burns for 30 minutes, how many total minutes of light are produced?
1,080
What is the main product released when oil burns that we can feel but not see?
Heat
What ancient civilization is known for creating one of the first written law codes, the Code of Hammurabi?
The Babylonians
Who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia?
C.S. Lewis
What Hebrew word is used for the additional prayer said on Shabbat and holidays?
Musaf