Chinese New Year Quiz

What is the Chinese New Year also known as?

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Lunar New Year or Spring Festival

• Lantern Festival

When does the Chinese New Year usually fall?

• Between January 1st and January 20th

• Between January 21st and February 20th

• Between February 21st and March 20th

• Between December 21st and January 20th

What is the purpose of giving red envelopes during Chinese New Year?

• To pay respect to the elders

• To symbolize good luck and blessings for the coming year

• To exchange contact information

• To collect money for charity

What do families do in preparation for Chinese New Year?

• They go on a family vacation

• They prepare special costumes

• They clean their homes and decorate with red lanterns and paper cuttings

• They plant new trees

What does the animal for each year in the Chinese zodiac influence?

• The weather patterns for the year

• The economic trends for the year

• The traits and fortunes of individuals born in that year

• The agricultural harvest for the year

What is the name of the special meal that families gather for on New Year's Eve during Chinese New Year celebrations?

• Lantern Festival

• Dragon Dance

• Nian Ye Fan

• Festival of Lights

What do fireworks during Chinese New Year symbolize?

• The start of the Lantern Festival

• Driving away evil spirits and bringing joy

• Welcoming the Year of the Ox

• The end of the Chinese New Year celebrations

What is the purpose of lion and dragon dances in Chinese New Year celebrations?

• To mark the end of the celebrations

• To provide entertainment with loud music

• To bring luck and happiness and chase away evil spirits

• To reflect on the past year and renew for the next

What does the Lantern Festival signify in Chinese New Year celebrations?

• The beginning of the Chinese New Year

• The release of colorful lanterns to symbolize hope and good wishes for the year ahead

• A time to enjoy traditional dishes

• A loud display to scare away bad luck

What is the overarching theme of Chinese New Year as mentioned in the text?

• Reflection and renewal

• Fireworks and celebrations

• Traditional dances and performances

• Eating traditional dishes