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CNY Traditions and Food 2021

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do the Chinese do spring cleaning before Chinese New year?

a)

To tidy up the house so as to welcome guest

b)

To remove bad luck and welcome good luck

c)

To brighten up the house

d)

To bring blessing to the family

2.

Why do we watch Dragon and Lion Dance during Chinese New year? (select 2 answers)

a)

to pray for good luck

b)

to boost our courage

c)

to ward off evil spirits

d)

to add on to the festive atmosphere

3.

When do the Chinese usually have their reunion dinner?

a)

1st day of Chinese New Year

b)

7th day of Chinese New Year

c)

Eve of Chinese New Year

d)

15th day of Chinese New Year

4.

What do the Chinese New year flowers chosen usually represents? ( select 2 answers)

a)

good fortune

b)

peace

c)

resourcefulness

d)

prosperity

5.

Why do we light the firecrackers during Chinese New Year? (select 2 answers)

a)

to hope for longevity of the parents

b)

to hope for good prospects in job promotion of the parents

c)

to hope for happiness and wealth

d)

to send off the old and hope for a better new year

6.

Which are some of the must eat 8 Lucky Chinese New Year food?

a)

Mandarin oranges, Year Cake (Nian Gao), Fish

b)

Dumplings, Bak Kwa, Cookies

c)

Melon Seeds, Walnut, steam bun

d)

Spring rolls, Chocolates, Prawn

7.

Northern Chinese eat "dumpling" for CNY because the shape of dumpling looks like___________.

a)

bagful of coins

b)

gold bar

c)

gold ingots

d)

money

8.

Chinese believe "good things comes in pairs".

What are some of the traditions that Chinese do during CNY which have to be done in pairs. (select 2 answers)

a)

visiting of relatives

b)

giving of mandarin oranges

c)

giving of red packets

d)

hanging of Chinese couplets

9.

Why do the Chinese eat fish(Yu) during Chinese New Year?

a)

symbolizes surplus

b)

symbolizes longevity

c)

symbolizes wealth

d)

symbolizes good health

10.

The Chinese decorate their houses in red and wear red outfits during CNY because the colour red________.

a)

represents life and abundance

b)

represents wealth and prosperity

c)

represents good fortune and happiness

d)

represents status and longevity

11.

The Yu Sheng (Lo Hei) was brought to Singapore by the __________________ immigrants.

a)

Hokkien

b)

Cantonese

c)

Teochew

d)

Hainanese

12.

Chinese usually eat Yu Sheng (Lo Hei) on the ___________day of the CNY which is also known as the Ren Ri ( The day god created humans in Chinese Mythology)

a)

1st

b)

7th

c)

8th

d)

15th

13.

The pineapple tart was commonly eaten during CNY as the Cantonese term for pineapple "wong lai" conveys the idea of ushering in ___________________.

a)

happiness

b)

courage

c)

health

d)

prosperity

14.

What are some auspicious fruits that we eat during CNY? (you can select more than 1 answer)

a)

Madarin orange

b)

Pineapple

c)

Mango

d)

Pomelo

15.

How many days is Chinese New Year celebrated?

a)

4 Days

b)

6 Days

c)

8 Days

d)

15 Days