Ancient China - Chinese Calendar

During what dynasty was the current Chinese calendar established?

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What is each year of the Chinese calendar named after?

• Emperor

• Animal

• Dynasty

• Color

Which of the following is not an element of the Chinese calendar?

• Wood

• Fire

• Earth

• Music

What was the thirteenth animal of the Chinese calendar?

• Dog

• Rat

• Rooster

• Cat

What is the first animal of the Chinese calendar?

• Dog

• Rat

• Rooster

• Pig

True or False: People born during the year of the monkey are thought to be inventive, energetic, successful, and deceitful.

• True

• False

According to Chinese tradition, how was the order of animals chosen?

• by height

• by strength

• by size

• by a race

What is the last animal of the Chinese calendar?

• ox

• pig

• horse

• dragon

How many different animals are there that make up the Chinese calendar?

• 2

• 5

• 12

• 13

True or False: People born during the year of the sheep are thought to be aggressive, brave, ambitious, and intense.

• true

• false