Chinese New Year Vocabulary Quiz

What flower symbolizes prosperity and romance during Chinese New Year?

• Plum Blossom

• Peach Blossom

• Fresh Blossom

• Peony

What is a decorative light commonly used during Chinese New Year celebrations?

• Candle

• Lantern

• Neon Light

• Firefly

What explosive devices are used to create colorful displays in the sky during celebrations?

• Smoke Bombs

• Sparklers

• Fireworks

• Firecrackers

What is the traditional dance performance to bring good luck called?

• Lion Dance

• Dragon Dance

• Bamboo Dance

• Fan Dance

What is the term for the gathering of family members during Chinese New Year?

• Celebration

• Assembly

• Reunion

• Gathering

What is the name of the traditional sticky rice cake symbolizing rising success each year?

• Dumpling

• Rice Cake (Nian Gao)

• Pudding

• Mooncake

What do the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac represent?

• Months of the Year

• Seasons

• Years

• Days of the Week

What is the significance of the color red during Chinese New Year celebrations?

• It represents peace

• It symbolizes happiness and good fortune

• It indicates mourning

• It is a sign of wealth

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

• To invite guests

• To celebrate birthdays

• To wish good luck and prosperity

• To pay debts

Family members from past generations, honored during the New Year.

• heroes

• ancestors

• dumplings

• nian gao