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WorksheetsChinese New Year
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many animals are part of the Chinese Zodiac?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
11
d)
12
2.
Which of the following is NOT a positive quality of people born in the Year of the Monkey?
a)
smart
b)
intelligent
c)
ill-tempered
d)
clever
3.
What is the Chinese Zodiac animal for people born in 2016?
a)
Monkey
b)
Lion
c)
Snake
d)
Bull
4.
On what day during the first Chinese lunar month does the lantern festival begin?
a)
15th
b)
16th
c)
17th
d)
18th
5.
By what name is the Chinese New Year also known as?
a)
The Year of Animals
b)
Dance of Dragons
c)
Lunar New Year
d)
Monkey Madness
6.
What does 'Gung hay fat choy' mean?
a)
Have a great year and be safe.
b)
Best wishes and congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year.
c)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
d)
Live long and prosper.
7.
Why is the date of the Chinese New Year different every year?
a)
The holiday is based on the lunar (moon) calendar.
b)
The day depends on when the groundhog sees his shadow.
c)
It occurs on the first day of snow in China.
d)
It occurs on the first day with no clouds.
8.
Why do people 'spring clean' their house before the Chinese New Year?
a)
To get ready for visitors.
b)
To remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.
c)
This is the only time they clean their house all year.
d)
To sell their house during the next New Year.
9.
Which is NOT a special food that is eaten at the Chinese New Year?
a)
Fish
b)
Hot Dogs
c)
Dumplings
d)
Spring Rolls
10.
Why are dragon dances performed at the Chinese New Year?
a)
Scare away evil spirits.
b)
Scare away children.
c)
Scare away rodents.
d)
Scare away teachers.
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