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Chinese New Year

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do dumplings symbolize wealth in Chinese culture?

a)

They look like silver ingots

b)

They look like pouch carrying money

c)

The fillings show the wealth you'll bring into the new year

d)

They used to be used for money

2.

Why are spirng rolls called spring rolls?

a)

Thye only have vegetables harvested from springtime in them

b)

To welcome the spring festival

c)

A good spring roll will 'spring back into shape after being bitten

d)

They look like bars of gold

3.

Why do noodles represent wishes of a logner life?

a)

You need a long life to try all noodles

b)

Some noodles have long shelf life

c)

Noodles are long

d)

Noodles symbolize a long life

4.

Why is fish an important new year meal?

a)

It's important to start the year healthily

b)

it's a God's favourite food

c)

Fish is from the sea, the sea symbolizes abundance

d)

Fish in chinese sounds like 'extra'

5.

Chinese New Year is on the same day every year

a)

True

b)

False

6.

How many animals are there in the Chinese New year zodiac cycle?

a)

14

b)

13

c)

12

d)

16

7.

How many days do the Chinese New Year celebrations last?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

5

d)

20

8.

What fraction of the world's population celebrate Chinese New Year?

a)

1/2

b)

1/3

c)

1/5

d)

1/6

9.

How many days do most employees get off work after Chinese New Year?

a)

5-10

b)

7-12

c)

6-11

d)

4-9

10.

The family renunion at Chinese New Year is a ritual.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What colour are the envelopes that children recieve moeny in from their extended family?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

The child's favourite colour

d)

Blue

12.

Everyone wears new clothes on Chinese New Year

a)

False

b)

True

13.

What is another Name for Chinese New Year

a)

Sping Festival

b)

New Year

c)

Roll Festival

d)

Dumpling Festival

14.

Fireworks are set off on Chiense New Year

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Chinese New Year is the shortest Chinese holiday

a)

True

b)

False