Lunar New Year

What determines the start of the Lunar New Year?

• the fourth Thursday in January

• the new moon on the first day of the new year

• exactly twenty-nine days after the earth completes a revolution around the sun

• a Chinese monk who chooses the day according to tradition

Beijing is the capital of China and the most populous city in China

• True

• False

Which of these endangered animals is native only to China?

• Giant panda

• Asian elephant

• orangutan

• Black rhino

How many years apart are the years of the zodiac animals?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

Which of the following is not an animal on the Chinese zodiac?

• Monkey

• Hawk

• Ox

• Pig

What fruit representing luck and prosperity, is traditionally the most popular to hand out for the Chinese new year?

• grapefruit

• apples

• tangerines

• mango

Why do children stay up late or all night during new year's eve?

• have a good prospect in job promotion of the parents

• to hope for the longevity of the parents

• to see who can eat the largest breakfast

• Money and treasures will be plentiful

What traditional color do Chinese brides wear at their wedding?

• red

• white

• blue

• gold

Which of the following creatures is typically associated with the emperor?

• Tiger

• Tortoise

• Dragon

• Phoenix

1. How many ethnic groups live in China?

• 24

• 98

• 56

• 132