Chinese Celebrations Quiz

What is the most important celebration in Chinese communities around the world?

• Dragon Dance

• Lantern Festival

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Qingming Festival

What is the Chinese calendar based on?

• Solar year

• Lunar year

• Gregorian calendar

• Julian calendar

What do Chinese people often refer to themselves as?

• Children of the sun

• Descendants of the dragon

• Warriors of the moon

• Keepers of the stars

Who used a dragon as his banner around 2500 B.C.?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Huang Di

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

What do the dragon puppets use to hold the dragon high?

• Short sticks

• Long poles

• Ropes

• Chains

What is the name of the famous song sung during the Chinese New Year celebration?

• "Gong Xi"

• "Happy New Year"

• "Spring Festival"

• "Dragon Dance"

What do some dragon puppets have that can be opened and snapped shut?

• Wings

• Tail

• Jaw

• Eyes

What is a common feature of high-tech dragon puppets?

• Glowing eyes

• Smoke puffing out of the nose or mouth

• Moving tail

• Singing voice

What is the duration of the Chinese New Year celebration?

• Seven days

• Ten days

• Fifteen days

• Twenty days