- 1. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional festival in Chinese culture. The celebration lasts for 15 days, starting from the first day of the lunar calendar. It is a time for families to come together, enjoy special meals, exchange gifts, and set off fireworks to ward off evil spirits. Red decorations are everywhere, as the color symbolizes good luck and happiness. People also clean their homes to sweep away bad luck from the past year and make way for good fortune in the new year. Festivities include dragon dances, lantern festivals, and temple fairs. It is a time of joy, renewal, and the hope for a prosperous year ahead.
Chinese New Year is also known as the _______ in China.
A) Autumn Festival
B) Harvest Festival
C) Winter Festival
D) Spring Festival
- 2. Which animal is associated with the Chinese New Year that is followed by the Year of the Rat?
A) Ox
B) Monkey
C) Dragon
D) Snake
- 3. What is the significance of giving red envelopes (hongbao) during Chinese New Year?
A) Good luck and prosperity
B) Expressing gratitude
C) Remembering the past
D) Celebrating friendship
- 4. What flower is often used as decorations during Chinese New Year due to its symbol of prosperity?
A) Daisy
B) Orchid
C) Sunflower
D) Peony
- 5. What does the Chinese character '福' (fú) represent during Chinese New Year?
A) Good fortune
B) Longevity
C) Harmony
D) Wisdom
- 6. What is the traditional Chinese sweet treat eaten during Chinese New Year that represents 'togetherness'?
A) Mooncake
B) Sesame Balls
C) Jiaozi
D) Nian Gao
- 7. What song is commonly played during Chinese New Year celebrations as a symbol of good luck and prosperity?
A) Amazing Grace
B) Happy Birthday
C) Gong Xi Gong Xi
D) Jingle Bells
- 8. What fruit is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity during Chinese New Year?
A) Banana
B) Grape
C) Apple
D) Orange
- 9. What is the name of the mythical beast that terrorizes people on the eve of Chinese New Year?
A) Nian
B) Dragon
C) Phoenix
D) Qilin
- 10. What do people traditionally do to their homes before Chinese New Year to sweep away bad luck?
A) Summer planting
B) Winter insulation
C) Autumn harvest
D) Spring cleaning
- 11. What does it symbolize when families gather for a reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve?
A) Remembrance of the past
B) Celebration of independence
C) Sacrifice for future generations
D) Unity and prosperity
- 12. What is the name of the traditional Chinese game played during Chinese New Year involving a shuttlecock and a paddle?
A) Kite flying
B) Chinese checkers
C) Jianzi
D) Mahjong
- 13. What is the common practice of setting off fireworks and firecrackers during Chinese New Year believed to do?
A) Summon good luck
B) Celebrate the new year
C) Scare away evil spirits
D) Honor ancestors
- 14. What is the main focus of Chinese New Year celebrations in terms of family values?
A) Reunion and togetherness
B) Respect and gratitude
C) Achievement and success
D) Independence and freedom
- 15. What color is often associated with good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations?
A) Green
B) Black
C) Red
D) Blue
- 16. What traditional Chinese food is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year?
A) Dumplings
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Pasta
- 17. What is the traditional Chinese New Year dance that symbolizes good luck?
A) Lion dance
B) Ballet
C) Hip-hop dance
D) Tap dance
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