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WorksheetsChinese New Year Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
1/4 of the world's population celebrates Chinese New Year.
True
False
2022 is the year of the _?
Rabbit
Ox
Tiger
Dragon
2021 was the Year of the _?
Dragon
Tiger
Dog
Ox
How many animals make up the Chinese Zodiac?
8
10
12
14
Which animal is first in the zodiac?
Tiger
Dragon
Rat
Dog
The tiger is _ in the zodiac.
3rd
2nd
6th
4th
Which animal is NOT a part of the Chinese Zodiac?
Horse
Lion
Dog
Snake
According to legend, how were the 12 zodiac animals first decided?
An eating competition
A draw
A race
Size order
How many days do Chinese New Year celebrations last?
14
15
16
17
How is the date of Chinese New Year determined?
It follows a set pattern each year
It's based on the Lunar Calendar
The Chinese Communist Party select the date
Taoist Priests (Daoshi) decide
Chinese New Year is usually referred to in China s the festival of which season?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
What colour envelopes are gifts of money usually given at New Year?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
The colour red symbolises which of the following?
Vitality
Good Fortune
Celebration
All of the above
Which of the following countries DOES NOT celebrate Chinese New Year, more widely known as Lunar New Year?
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Vietnam
Legend says that the Chinese New Year celebrations ward off the monster Nian, who would otherwise prey on men and livestock. What part of the celebrations are said to scare Nian away?
Monetary Gifts
House Cleaning
Fireworks
Drinking Plum Brandy
What takes place on the fifteenth day of the New Year celebrations?
Lantern Festival
Double Seven Festival
Tomb Sweeping Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Which of the following foods associated with CNY is NOT actually Chinese in origin?
Dumplings
Spring Rolls
Fortune Cookies
Nian Gao (rice cake)
What is the most popular festival food eaten during the Chinese New Year?
Dumplings
Spring Rolls
Noodles
Nian Gao (rice cake)
The leaves of which plant are used in spring cleaning during New Year to ward off evil spirits?
Bamboo
Evergreen
Pilea
Anthurium
Which fruit symbolises good luck during CNY?
Banana
Apple
Mandarin Orange
Melon
Which of the following is considered bad luck on CNY's Day?
Eating porridge
Washing your hair
Knitting
All of the above
The heavenly emperor who rules over Lunar New Year is named after which gemstone?
Ruby
Jade
Sapphire
Onyx
Which TWO dances are typically performed on the final day of New Year celebrations?
Lantern Dance
Yangge Dance
Lion Dance
Dragon Dance
The Chinese were the first in history to invent fireworks and use them in celebrations. In what century were they created?
10th
11th
12th
13th
Which of the following games is commonly played amongst families over CNY?
Shogi
Mahjong
Go
Renju
