- 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) Winter Festival
B) Autumn Festival
C) Harvest Festival
D) Spring Festival
- 2. Which animal is associated with the Chinese New Year that is followed by the Year of the Rat?
A) Snake
B) Ox
C) Monkey
D) Dragon
- 3. What is the significance of giving red envelopes (hongbao) during Chinese New Year?
A) Good luck and prosperity
B) Remembering the past
C) Expressing gratitude
D) Celebrating friendship
- 4. What flower is often used as decorations during Chinese New Year due to its symbol of prosperity?
A) Sunflower
B) Peony
C) Orchid
D) Daisy
- 5. What does the Chinese character '福' (fú) represent during Chinese New Year?
A) Wisdom
B) Harmony
C) Longevity
D) Good fortune
- 6. What is the traditional Chinese sweet treat eaten during Chinese New Year that represents 'togetherness'?
A) Sesame Balls
B) Nian Gao
C) Jiaozi
D) Mooncake
- 7. What fruit is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity during Chinese New Year?
A) Apple
B) Banana
C) Orange
D) Grape
- 8. What traditional Chinese food is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year?
A) Pizza
B) Sushi
C) Dumplings
D) Pasta
- 9. What does it symbolize when families gather for a reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve?
A) Celebration of independence
B) Unity and prosperity
C) Remembrance of the past
D) Sacrifice for future generations
- 10. What is the name of the mythical beast that terrorizes people on the eve of Chinese New Year?
A) Phoenix
B) Qilin
C) Nian
D) Dragon
- 11. What is the name of the traditional Chinese game played during Chinese New Year involving a shuttlecock and a paddle?
A) Chinese checkers
B) Kite flying
C) Mahjong
D) Jianzi
- 12. 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
- 13. What song is commonly played during Chinese New Year celebrations as a symbol of good luck and prosperity?
A) Happy Birthday
B) Jingle Bells
C) Amazing Grace
D) Gong Xi Gong Xi
- 14. What color is often associated with good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations?
A) Black
B) Red
C) Green
D) Blue
- 15. What is the common practice of setting off fireworks and firecrackers during Chinese New Year believed to do?
A) Honor ancestors
B) Celebrate the new year
C) Scare away evil spirits
D) Summon good luck
- 16. What is the traditional Chinese New Year dance that symbolizes good luck?
A) Ballet
B) Tap dance
C) Hip-hop dance
D) Lion dance
- 17. What do people traditionally do to their homes before Chinese New Year to sweep away bad luck?
A) Autumn harvest
B) Spring cleaning
C) Winter insulation
D) Summer planting
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