Chinese New Year Traditions

What is the duration of the Chinese New Year celebrations?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

Which animal is said to have won the race according to the legend of the Jade Emperor?

• Ox

• Tiger

• Rat

• Dragon

Fill in the blank: The Chinese New Year begins on the first new moon of the ______ calendar.

• solar

• lunar

• zodiac

• ancient

What is believed to scare away evil spirits during the Chinese New Year?

• Fireworks

• Lanterns

• Dragon dances

• Red envelopes

According to the passage, what is thought of as everyone's birthday during the Chinese New Year?

• First day

• Fifth day

• Seventh day

• Tenth day

Fill in the blank: The Chinese zodiac is divided into 12 parts called ______.

• A) signs

• B) symbols

• C) animals

• D) legends

Which of the following is NOT a Chinese zodiac animal mentioned in the passage?

• Rat

• Tiger

• Elephant

• Dragon

Fill in the blank: In ancient China, the New Year was a time for people to ______.

• A) work

• B) relax

• C) have fun

• D) travel

What color is believed to scare away demons during the Chinese New Year?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

Fill in the blank: The Chinese New Year celebrations are based on ancient myths and ______.

• stories

• traditions

• legends

• cultures