High Five Facts - Chinese New Year

High Five Facts - Chinese New Year

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World Languages, Social Studies, History, Religious Studies

4th - 6th Grade

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The video presents five intriguing facts about the Chinese New Year. It explains how the date of the celebration varies each year based on the lunar cycle, and how the Chinese calendar assigns a Zodiac sign to each year, represented by 12 different animals. The celebration lasts for 15 days, starting with the new moon and ending with a lantern festival. Children receive red envelopes filled with money, known as Hong Bao. Fireworks are set off to scare away evil spirits, including the mythical beast nian, with dancers in lion and dragon suits also playing a role in the festivities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines the date of the Chinese New Year each year?

The position of the sun

The Chinese Zodiac

The Gregorian calendar

The lunar calendar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many animals are there in the Chinese Zodiac?

10

11

12

13

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the belief about people born in the year of the tiger?

They are generous

They are very lucky

They are fearless

They are wise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the Chinese New Year celebrated?

15 days

10 days

20 days

7 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of setting off fireworks during the Chinese New Year?

To scare away evil spirits

To celebrate with family

To light up the sky

To welcome the new year