What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

Seven principles the holiday celebrates

What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?

Jewish rebels fought to take back the temple

Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What can you infer about the meaning of this?

It combines traditions from many African cultures.

Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?

It's based on the Jewish calendar.

Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

A miracle where a little oil burned for eight nights

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday

In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?

Both holidays involve the lighting of candles.

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1
What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
Seven founders who created the holiday
Seven principles the holiday celebrates
Seven different countries in Africa
Seven African cultures
2
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?
Yule
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
Christmas
3
What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?
The Jewish people agreed to worship Antiochus's gods
The King lit candles for 8 days to celebrate
The Maccabees outlawed the Jewish religion
Jewish rebels fought to take back the temple
4
Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What can you infer about the meaning of this?
It can only be celebrated in Africa
It celebrates African cooking
It was created in Africa.
It combines traditions from many African cultures.
5
Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
No one knows exactly when King Antiochus reigned.
It's based on the Jewish calendar.
It always falls a week after Thanksgiving
The winter solstice falls on different days.
6
Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?
The strong faith of the Maccabees
A war that took place in ancient Isreal
The defeat of King Antiochus
A miracle where a little oil burned for eight nights
7
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
Lighting a minora
dradle
mistletoe
pumpkin
8
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday
Kwanzaa only lasts for one day
There are no celebrations on Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa occurs during February
9
What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?
Decorating and lighting trees.
Giving coal to naughty children
Attending Christian church services
Commemorating the birth of Jesus
10
In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
Both holidays lack a religious componant
Both holidays involve the lighting of candles.
Both holidays celebrate miracles

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