12 C4I BN CNY 2022

We know 2022 is the year of the tiger. But which year is it in 2025 according to the Chinese Zodiac?

• Year of the Snake

• Year of the Ox

• Year of the Goat

• Year of the Parrot

Answer explanation

2025 is a Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac!

Which is NOT an animal of the Chinese Zodiac?

• Dog, Horse, Rabbit, Rooster

• Dog, Horse, Rabbit, Pig

• Dog, Horse, Rabbit, Bear

• Dog, Horse, Rabbit, Ox

Answer explanation

Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In order,  they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

Which animal came 12th in the zodiac race?

• Rabbit

• Snake

• Monkey

• Pig

Answer explanation

In order,  they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Chinese New Year by doing what?

• Bathing the dog

• Donating to charity

• Burning incense

• Sweeping the house

Answer explanation

It is traditional for families to clean their houses and the areas surrounding before the start of the new year. It symbolises driving away the bad luck of the previous year to allow for a new start.

How do Chinese decorate their house for Chinese New Year?

• Bright Decorations

• Spring Couplets, Lanterns, Flowers

• Christmas Tree

• Make Diwali Rangoli

Answer explanation

By keeping the house filled with auspicious symbols, the hope is that the family living inside will be surrounded by good fortune throughout the coming year.

“Gong Xi Fa Cai, Ang Pao Na Lai!” which also means

• Congratulations and be healthy, now give me a red envelope!

• Congratulations and be courages, now give me a red envelope!

• Congratulations and be prosperous, now give me a red envelope!

• Congratulations and be prosperous, now give me a white envelope!

Answer explanation

Black and White is worn to represent luck.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Black & white are mourning colours and is typically worn at funerals.

How many days does Chinese New Year celebrations last?

• 2

• 17

• 15

• 8

Answer explanation

Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a 15-day festival that is celebrated annually depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Which dance is typically performed on during Chinese New Year?

• Line Dance

• Lion Dance

• Hip Hop Dance

• Lantern Dance

Answer explanation

The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions, such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for good luck, as it is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal.

Which of these is used to scare off the legendary beast “Nian” on the day of Chinese New Year?

• Drums

• Firecrackers

• Pineapples

• Gold Coins

Answer explanation

In traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers were originally used to scare away evil spirits such as "Nian".