WDL CNY Quiz (Lower Sec)

Which of the following statement regarding CNY is false

• The first day of Chinese New Year always falls between 21 Jan and 20 Feb

• Chinese New Year last for 2 days

• The Chinese Zodiac has 12 animals to represent different years

• 2022 is the year of tiger

What are some of the taboos during Chinese New Year

• Using inauspicious words

• Using Knives or Scissors

• Sweeping the floor

• All of the above

In the origin story of CNY, Nian（年） refers to _________。

• a year

• fire crackers

• lion dance

• a beast

In the origin story of CNY, what did the Chinese people used to scare away the beast?

• Flute and soothing music

• Fire Crackers

• Dragon Dance

• Green Coloured items

In the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac, the rat trick the ______ to secure his place in the Zodiac

• Hare

• Dragon

• Cat

• Tigher

What is the significance of having dinner with your family on Chinese New Year Eve?

• Signify reunion

• Celebrate Abundance

• Sweep away ill-fortune

• Arrival of good luck

What are some of the Auspicious goodies for CNY?

• Mandarin Oranges

• Pineapple Tarts

• Melon seeds

• All of the above

______ is the auspicious colour during Chinese New Year

• Red

• Orange

• Green

• Yellow