Chinese Culture

Which statement is NOT true?

• Chinese myths refers to myths transmitted by people of all fifty-sic ethnic groups living in China.

• Myths are static and separate from society.

• In China, there is no sacred canon recording myths, beliefs, or secred history like the Bible or the Koran.

• Myths in ancient Chine were usully spread in scattered forms in various written materials.

Which culture metaphor is NOT mentioned in class?

• Culture is like an iceberg.

• Culture is like a fish swimming in water.

• Culture is like a software.

• Culture is like the water a fish swims in.

Which is NOT the major sources of ancient Chinese myths?

• The Songs of Chu

• Huainanzi

• The Classics of Mountains and Sea

• Water Margin

Check THREE adjectives which describe what Chinese dragon symbolizes. (multiple)

• auspicious

• bloodthirsty

• mighty

• divine

Which is NOT the four Chinese auspicious and mythical beasts?

• Phoenix

• Dragon

• Crane

• Tortoise

How do you say "世界文化遗产" in English?

____ with auspicious messages will be hung on either side of the entrance of the house before Spring Festival to bring good fortune into the home.

• Calligraphy of the character “fú”

• Spring Couplets

• Red lanterns

• Paper cutting

Which word is NOT approriate to describe ”香“ (as in “色香味”)？

• aroma

• smell

• texture

• fragrance

Which statements are NOT true about Chinese cuisine?

• Eating usually begins in order of seniority.

• In China, dishes are usually put on the table for everyone's share.

• Chinese food can be divided into eight regional cuisines.

• Chinese people usually have dim sum for their birthday to expect a healthy life.

Which picture is chrysanthemum tea?

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