The Purim Story
The Mitzvot of Purim
Haman and His Downfall
Costumes and Customs
Purim Around the World
100

This Persian king ruled over 127 provinces.

What is Achashverosh?

100

The story of Purim is read from this scroll.

What is the Megillah (Megillat Esther)?

100

Haman was angry because this person refused to bow to him.

Who is Mordechai?

100

Many people wear these on Purim.

What are costumes?

100

In this city, Purim is celebrated one day later than in most places.

What is Jerusalem?
200

This queen was banished for refusing the king's command.

Who is Vashti?

200

This Purim mitzvah involves giving gifts of food to friends.

What is Mishloach Manot?

200

Haman cast this to determine the date of his plot.

What is a Pur (lot)?

200

This triangular pastry is traditionally eaten on Purim.

What is a Hamantaschen?

200

This Purim-like holiday was celebrated by Persian Jews for a miraculous rescue.

What is Purim Meshulash?

300

This Jewish woman became queen and saved her people.

Who is Esther?
300

On Purim, we give charity to at least two people in need, called this.

What Mutant La Evyonim?

300

Haman's plot was foiled when Esther invited the King and Haman to this.

What is a banquet?

300

The custom of making noise during the Megillah is done when this name is mentioned.

What is Haman?

300

This European country is famous for its carnival-like Purim celebrations.

What is Italy?

400

This villain plotted to destroy the Jews.

Who is Haman?

400

The festive Purim meal is called this.

What is Seudat Purim?

400

This person revealed Haman's evil plot to the king.

Who is Esther?

400

Purim is often celebrated with fun and humor, partly because the story shows this hidden force.

What is Haman's hidden presence?

400

A unique Purim celebration called "Shushan Purim" is observed in cities that were this.

What are walled in the time of Yehoshua?

500

Haman was a descendant of this ancient enemy of the Jews.

Who is Amalek?

500

The Megillah is read on these two dates.

What are the 14th and 15th of Adar?

500

Haman was hanged on a gallows meant for this person.

Who is Mordechai?

500

The Megillah does not mention this name, even though He orchestrates the events.

What is Hashem (God)?

500

The longest Megillah in the world is found in this country.

What is Israel?