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Lunar New Year

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do people eat dumplings during the Lunar New Year?

a)

to learn about the moon

b)

ti scare off evil spirits

c)

to bring good luck

d)

to honor ancestors

2.

Think about lions and how they act. Why do you think in Chinese culture that lions are considered lucky?

a)

because they scare children

b)

because they search for gold

c)

because they are community leaders

d)

because they are strong and powerful

3.

In Korean culture, how do children show respect for their elders during the Lunar New Year?

a)

by playing games

b)

by bowing to them

c)

by eating rice cakes

d)

by giving them money

4.

A dragon is a SYMBOL of power in many Asian cultures. What is a SYMBOL?

a)

something that scares evil spirits

b)

something that is given to children

c)

something that stands for an idea or belief

d)

something that shows respect for your elders

5.

What do Lunar New Year celebrations across different cultures have in common?

a)

decorating trees with good luck charms

b)

lion and dragon dances and parades

c)

the importance of family

d)

washing and cutting hair

6.

The longer the dragon the more (a)   it brings

7.

A tradition: a belief or action that is followed and passed down by a culture or group of people

a)

True

b)

False

8.

In China, Lunar New Year is part of the Spring Festival which is 15 days long.

a)

False

b)

True

9.

It is believed fireworks warn off evil spirits!

a)

True

b)

False

10.

In Korea, it is tradition to eat rice cake soup because it looks like coins to bring good luck

a)

True

b)

False

11.

It is bad luck to cut your hair on New Year in Chinese tradition.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Learning about Lunar New Year is a great way to explore new cultures and traditions.

a)

False

b)

True

13.

On the last day of Spring Festival, people light lanterns that share wishes or riddles for kids to solve

a)

False

b)

True

14.

What color represents the Chinese New Year? It represents happiness, wealth, and good luck.

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

15.

What are these called?

a)

Balloons

b)

Balls

c)

Chinese Lanterns