Dragon Boat Festival Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the Dragon Boat Festival, known as duān wǔ jiē, a significant Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It highlights the festival's origins, linked to the poet Qu Yuan, and the traditions such as dragon boat races and eating zòng zǐ. The festival emphasizes values like patriotism and loyalty. Key vocabulary related to the festival is reviewed, and viewers are encouraged to learn more through additional resources.

What is the Dragon Boat Festival known as in Chinese?

• chūn jiē

• zhōng qiū jiē

• duān wǔ jiē

• sài lóng zhōu

Who was Qu Yuan?

• A great Chinese poet

• A famous Chinese emperor

• A zòng zǐ chef

• A dragon boat racer

What did the villagers throw into the river to honor Qu Yuan?

• Rice balls

• Dragon boats

• Flowers

• Coins

What is the main ingredient in the most common type of zòng zǐ?

• Bread

• Sticky rice

• Tofu

• Noodles

What values does Qu Yuan's story remind us of?

• Patriotism, loyalty, and honor

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

• Peace and tranquility

What does 'lóng zhōu' mean in English?

• Dragon dance

• Dragon race

• Dragon boat

• Dragon festival

What do children carry during the Dragon Boat Festival to ward off insects?

• lóng zhōu

• chūn jiē

• zòng zǐ

• xiāng bāo

What is the purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival?

• To honor Qu Yuan

• To celebrate the harvest

• To celebrate the New Year

• To mark the end of summer

Which of the following is NOT a key term related to the Dragon Boat Festival?

• sài lóng zhōu

• xiāng bāo

• duān wǔ jiē

• zhōng qiū jiē

What is the Dragon Boat Festival also known for besides the races?

• Fireworks

• Zòng zǐ

• Lanterns

• Parades