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30 Intriguing Passover Trivia and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Apr 2025·4 min read

These Passover trivia questions and answers will be a joy to do while celebrating this Jewish holiday.

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  1. 1What does the word "Seder" mean in Hebrew?

  2. 2How many days does Passover last in Israel?

  3. 3What is the significance of the "Afikoman" during the Seder?

  4. 4Which book is read during the Passover Seder to recount the story of the Exodus?

  5. 5What is the purpose of the "Four Questions" asked during the Seder?

  6. 6What is the "Haggadah"?

  7. 7What is the "Ma Nishtana"?

  8. 8What is the "Karpas" on the Seder plate?

  9. 9What is the "Maror" on the Seder plate?

  10. 10What is the "Charoset" on the Seder plate?

  11. 11What is the Hebrew name for Passover?

  12. 12Which book of the Torah details the story of Passover?

  13. 13What is the significance of the roasted shank bone (Zeroa) on the Seder plate?

  14. 14Why is an egg (Beitzah) included on the Seder plate?

  15. 15What is the purpose of the Cup of Elijah during the Seder?

  16. 16What is the traditional greeting exchanged during Passover?

  17. 17What is the significance of reclining during the Seder?

  18. 18What is the name of the song traditionally sung at the end of the Seder?

  19. 19What is the "Counting of the Omer"?

  20. 20Which American President died during Passover?

  21. 21What is the significance of the number four in the Passover Seder?

  22. 22What does the word Haggadah mean, and what is its role in Passover?

  23. 23What is unique about Persian Jewish Passover traditions?

  24. 24Why do some Jews place an orange on their Seder plate?

  25. 25What is Bedikat Chametz, and when is it performed?

  26. 26What is Matzah Shmurah, and why is it special?

  27. 27What does the roasted shank bone (Zeroah) on the Seder plate symbolize?

  28. 28How do Karaite Jews observe Passover differently from other Jewish groups?

  29. 29What is Chol HaMoed, and how is it observed during Passover?

  30. 30Why do some Jewish families burn leftover chametz before Passover?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Order
  2. 2. Seven days
  3. 3. It is a piece of matzah hidden during the Seder, which children search for and is eaten as dessert.
  4. 4. The Haggadah
  5. 5. To encourage curiosity and engagement, especially among children, about the traditions of Passover.
  6. 6. The text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder.
  7. 7. The "Four Questions" traditionally asked by the youngest child at the Seder.
  8. 8. A vegetable, usually parsley, representing hope and redemption, dipped in saltwater to symbolize tears.
  9. 9. Bitter herbs, such as horseradish, symbolizing the bitterness of slavery.
  10. 10. A sweet mixture of fruits and nuts, representing the mortar used by the Israelite slaves.
  11. 11. Pesach
  12. 12. Exodus
  13. 13. It symbolizes the Paschal lamb that was sacrificed and eaten during the time of the Temple in Jerusalem.
  14. 14. It symbolizes mourning for the destruction of the Temple and the loss of the Passover sacrifice.
  15. 15. It symbolizes the hope for the coming of the prophet Elijah and the future redemption.
  16. 16. "Chag Sameach"
  17. 17. It symbolizes freedom and relaxation, contrasting the slavery experienced by the Israelites.
  18. 18. "Chad Gadya"
  19. 19. It is the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot, commemorating the time between the Exodus and the giving of the Torah.
  20. 20. Abraham Lincoln
  21. 21. It represents the four cups of wine, the four questions, and the four types of children mentioned in the Haggadah.
  22. 22. Haggadah means "telling" in Hebrew, and it is the book used during the Seder to recount the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
  23. 23. Persian Jews use scallions to playfully whip each other during the Seder, symbolizing the whips of Egyptian taskmasters.
  24. 24. The orange symbolizes inclusion and solidarity with marginalized groups, including women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
  25. 25. Bedikat Chametz is the ritual search for leavened bread conducted on the night before Passover begins.
  26. 26. Matzah Shmurah is "guarded matzah," made from wheat that has been carefully monitored from harvest to baking to ensure it remains unleavened.
  27. 27. It symbolizes the Paschal lamb sacrifice made during ancient times at the Temple in Jerusalem.
  28. 28. Karaite Jews skip drinking wine during Passover, as their interpretation of biblical texts prohibits fermented beverages.
  29. 29. Chol HaMoed refers to the intermediate days of Passover, which are semi-festive days when work is limited but not entirely prohibited.
  30. 30. Burning chametz symbolizes a complete removal of leavened products from one's possession, fulfilling biblical commandments.

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