Quiz on Chinese New Year

Why do the dates of Chinese New Year always change every year?

• The dates of Chinese New Year follow the lunar calendar.

• Chinese New Year must be on the second week of February.

• Chinese New Year must be celebrated on the day that the sun rises at a specific time.

Which of the following is most widely accepted legend pertaining to the order of the Chinese zodiac?

• The largest animal would be the first and smallest animal would be last in the zodiac.

• The animals took part in a race and the order to arrive would determine their placing in the zodiac.

• The fiercest animal would be the first and the most timid one would be the last in the zodiac.

1) How many animals are there in the zodiac calendar?

• 10

• 11

• 12

what place is the pig in the Chinese zodiac?

• 1st

• 4th

• 9th

• 12th

What is an auspicious colour during Chinese New Year?

• yellow

• red

• blue

• white

What is the 1st animal of the Chinese zodiac?

• mouse

• ox

• rabbit

• dragon

Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Chinese calendar?

• Snake

• Cat

• Monkey

• Pig