Lunar New Year Vocabulary Quiz

How much do you already know about Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year?

• I know all about it! 🤓

• I know a little. 🙂

• I have heard of it. 🤔

• I don't know anything at all. 😕

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is another name for the New Year celebrated in China?

• Diwali

• Chinese New Year

• Thanksgiving

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which animal is NOT part of the Chinese Zodiac?

• Elephant

• Rabbit

• Tiger

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

What does the color red represent during the Lunar New Year?

• It represents sadness 😔

• It is a symbol of good luck and happiness 🏮😊

• It is a sign of winter ❄️

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which is a common tradition during the Lunar New Year?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Children often receive these from adults on Lunar New Year.

• Dumplings

• Red Envelopes

• Lucky Bags

• Gift Cards

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Use the map. Name two countries that celebrate Chinese New Year.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What is this traditional food called? People eat it on Lunar New Year for good luck.

• Pizza

• Dumplings

• Sandwiches

• Ice Cream

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is this called? It is a symbol of the Lunar New Year.

• Snowflake

• Lantern

• Easter Egg

• Candy Cane

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the cultural significance of the dragon dance during the Lunar New Year?

• It is a dance for rain

• It is performed to scare away evil spirits

• It is a dance for weddings

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E