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Lunar New Year

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are names for the same holiday?

a)

Chinese New Year

b)

Spring Festival

c)

Lunar New Year

d)

Harvest Season

2.

How many different animals are in the Chinese zodiac?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

13

d)

15

3.

Before the new year, why do Chinese clean themselves and their homes?

a)

Because everything is dirty.

b)

They have to clean if they want to celebrate.

c)

It symbolizing washing away anything bad from last year and starting fresh.

4.

Who is Nian?

a)

The master of ceremonies

b)

A monster who scares people

c)

A Chinese god

d)

An animal who brings gifts

5.

What 3 things was Nian afraid of?

a)

ghosts

b)

firecrackers

c)

the color red

d)

bright lights of lanterns

6.

According to the Chinese, what does the color red symbolize?

a)

Fire

b)

Good luck

c)

Love

d)

Anger

7.

How long do the Lunar New Year celebrations last?

a)

1 day

b)

1 week

c)

15 days

d)

all year

8.

Why do Chinese eat dumplings for Lunar New Year?

a)

Because it tastes good.

b)

It's the most popular food in China.

c)

In hope that it will bring wealth and prosperity.

d)

For good luck.

9.

What is in the hongbao (red envelopes) that Chinese children receive?

a)

candy

b)

firecrackers

c)

money

d)

fortunes

10.

What happens on the fifteenth night? Check all that apply.

a)

They clean up.

b)

There is a full moon.

c)

They celebrate the Lantern Festival.

d)

There are parades.