Quiz on China

What is the capital city of China?

• Shanghai

• Guangzhou

• Beijing

• Xi'an

What is the official language of China?

• Cantonese

• Mandarin Chinese

• Tibetan

• Uyghur

Which currency is used in China?

• Yen

• Won

• Dollar

• Renminbi (Yuan)

China is the oldest continuous civilization with a history of over how many years?

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 4,000 years

• 5,000 years

What is the most important holiday in China?

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

• National Day

Which famous structure in China stretches over 13,000 miles?

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army

• The Yangtze River

Which mountain range forms a natural border between China and Nepal?

• The Rockies

• The Andes

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

What is the name of the palace complex in Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years?

• Summer Palace

• The Great Hall of the People

• The Forbidden City

• Temple of Heaven

Which river is the longest in Asia and a famous natural landmark in China?

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Yangtze River

• Ganges River