Chinese Calendar and Its Influence

What type of calendar is traditionally used in China to influence festivals and cultural practices?

• Solar calendar

• Lunisolar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Julian calendar

Which calendar has become standard for civic daily use in China?

• Chinese calendar

• Julian calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Islamic calendar

Which countries have adapted the Chinese lunisolar calendar into their own systems?

• India, Thailand, and Malaysia

• Korea, Vietnam, and Japan

• Russia, Mongolia, and Nepal

• Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore

What was the Chinese calendar rebranded as in 1947?

• Lunar calendar

• Zodiac calendar

• Agricultural calendar

• Civic calendar

Why did the government of the Republic of China want to abolish the Chinese calendar?

• To simplify the calendar system

• To force everyone to use the Gregorian calendar

• To align with Western countries

• To reduce the number of public holidays

What was one of the reasons the public opposed the abolition of the Chinese calendar?

• It was more accurate than the Gregorian calendar

• It was used for astronomical observations

• It was essential for farming and fishing

• It was easier to understand

What did the government of the Republic of China do in response to public opposition to abolishing the Chinese calendar?

• Completely abolished it

• Made it illegal to use

• Compromised and rebranded it

• Ignored the opposition

Which calendar system is based on both lunar and solar cycles?

• Solar calendar

• Lunisolar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Islamic calendar

What was one of the cultural practices influenced by the traditional Chinese calendar?

• Western New Year celebrations

• Zodiac-based customs

• Gregorian calendar holidays

• Islamic festivals

In which year was the Chinese calendar rebranded as the agricultural calendar?

• 1927

• 1937

• 1947

• 1957