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Lunar New Year

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What determines the start of the Lunar New Year?

a)

the fourth Thursday in January

b)

the new moon on the first day of the new year

c)

exactly twenty-nine days after the earth completes a revolution around the sun

d)

a Chinese monk who chooses the day according to tradition

2.

Beijing is the capital of China and the most populous city in China

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of these endangered animals is native only to China?

a)

Giant panda

b)

Asian elephant

c)

orangutan

d)

Black rhino

4.

How many years apart are the years of the zodiac animals?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

12

5.

Which of the following is not an animal on the Chinese zodiac?

a)

Monkey

b)

Hawk

c)

Ox

d)

Pig

6.

What fruit representing luck and prosperity, is traditionally the most popular to hand out for the Chinese new year?

a)

grapefruit

b)

apples

c)

tangerines

d)

mango

7.

Why do children stay up late or all night during new year's eve?

a)

have a good prospect in job promotion of the parents

b)

to hope for the longevity of the parents

c)

to see who can eat the largest breakfast

d)

Money and treasures will be plentiful

8.

What traditional color do Chinese brides wear at their wedding?

a)

red

b)

white

c)

blue

d)

gold

9.

Which of the following creatures is typically associated with the emperor?

a)

Tiger

b)

Tortoise

c)

Dragon

d)

Phoenix

10.

1. How many ethnic groups live in China?

a)

24

b)

98

c)

56

d)

132

11.

What will the Lunar New Year Zodiac animal be in 2024?

a)

dragon

b)

tiger

c)

rooster

d)

monkey

12.

What does the color red signify for the Lunar New Year?

a)

envy and jealousy

b)

Luck, joy, and happiness

c)

family and friendships

d)

romantic relationships

13.

Which of the following are important customs or traditions to prepare for the Lunar New Year?

a)

all are correct

b)

Sharing candy to have a “sweet” end & beginning to the year.

c)

Preparing 8 special dishes celebrating the closing/opening of the new year.

d)

Providing offerings to show respect to ancestors.