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Merry Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah Trivia Quiz

Take this quiz find out your knowledge of two popular December holidays!

A multiple-choice quiz by stefan_11_17. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
stefan_11_17

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,994

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
879

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What does Kwanzaa mean in Swahili? Hint

first life

yearly fruits

new fruits

first fruits

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many days does Kwanzaa last? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the candle holder lit every night of Kwanzaa? Hint

wreath

menorah

kinara

umoja

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kwanzaa is celebrated by what group of people? Hint

Jews

Muslims

Hindus

African Americans

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hanukkah is also known as what? Hint

Feast of Dedication

Feast of Heaven

Feast of Starlight

Feast of God

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the candle holder used during Hanukkah? Hint

Kinara

Chanukkiyah

Umoja

Wreath

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many nights does Hanukkah last? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is an alternate English spelling of Hannukah? Hint

Hanuka

Hannuka

Hanika

Hanikah

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Question 9 of 10

9. During what Hebrew month does Hanukkah take place? Hint

Tammuz

Tebet

Kislev

Adar

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Question 10 of 10

10. What day does Kwanzaa end? Hint

January 1

December 30

December 31

January 2

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does Kwanzaa mean in Swahili?

Answer: first fruits

Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966.

2. How many days does Kwanzaa last?

Answer: 7

It starts on December 26 and ends on January 1.

3. What is the name of the candle holder lit every night of Kwanzaa?

Answer: kinara

The menorah is a Jewish candle holder.

4. Kwanzaa is celebrated by what group of people?

Answer: African Americans

5. Hanukkah is also known as what?

Answer: Feast of Dedication

It is also known as the Feast of Lights.

6. What is the name of the candle holder used during Hanukkah?

Answer: Chanukkiyah

A chanukkiyah is a special type of menorah, with nine branches instead of the usual seven. One branch, the shamash, is set slightly higher or lower than the others and holds the candle used to light the other eight candles.

7. How many nights does Hanukkah last?

Answer: 8

8. Which of these is an alternate English spelling of Hannukah?

Answer: Hannuka

Hannukah can also be spelled Chanukah, Chanuka, Hannukka, or Hanukah according to mideastweb.org.

9. During what Hebrew month does Hanukkah take place?

Answer: Kislev

10. What day does Kwanzaa end?

Answer: January 1

Source: Author stefan_11_17

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