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春节知识竞赛

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 2024?

a)

Tiger

b)

Snake

c)

Dragon

d)

Rabbit

2.

What are some traditional Chinese New Year foods and their significance?

a)

Dumplings, fish, spring rolls, and nian gao with their respective significance

b)

Pizza, spaghetti, and tacos with no significance

c)

Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries with no significance

d)

Sushi, tempura, and ramen with no significance

3.

What is the history behind Chinese New Year?

a)

Chinese New Year is a religious holiday that is only observed by a small portion of the Chinese population.

b)

春节有着3500多年的历史,是一个家庭团聚、祭祖和欢迎新年的时刻。庆祝活动包括舞龙、烟花和发红包等传统。

c)

Chinese New Year has only been celebrated for a few decades and is not rooted in ancient traditions.

d)

The history of Chinese New Year dates back to the 19th century and was influenced by Western cultures.

4.

What are some customs and traditions associated with Chinese New Year?

a)

Reunion dinner and giving red envelopes with money

b)

Wearing green and blue clothing

c)

Playing loud music and setting off fireworks

d)

Exchanging gifts of chocolate

5.

What are some common Chinese New Year decorations and their meanings?

a)

Firecrackers, koi fish, and the color pink

b)

Blue lanterns, horseshoes, and the color green

c)

Dragon statues, fireworks, and the color yellow

d)

Red lanterns, couplets, paper cuttings, and the color red

6.

Why is the color red significant in Chinese New Year?

a)

It has no significance in Chinese culture.

b)

It is the color of evil and misfortune.

c)

It symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

d)

It represents sadness and mourning.

7.

What are some taboos to avoid during Chinese New Year?

a)

Eating meat, wearing hats, and using the color red

b)

Wearing black or white, using sharp objects, and talking about death or illness

c)

Sweeping the floors and getting haircuts

d)

Sweeping the floor, giving gifts, and wearing new clothes

8.

Can you name some Chinese characters associated with New Year and their meanings?

a)

年 (nián) - meaning 'old age'

b)

春 (chūn) - meaning 'winter'

c)

福 (fú) - meaning 'bad luck'

d)

福 (fú) - meaning 'good fortune' and 春 (chūn) - meaning 'spring'

9.

What is the significance of the Spring Festival in Chinese culture?

a)

It marks the end of the harvest season

b)

It is a time for people to move to new houses

c)

It symbolizes the beginning of a new year and brings family together for reunion and celebration.

d)

It is a festival to honor the ancient Chinese warriors

10.

How do people celebrate the Spring Festival in modern times?

a)

People send digital 红包 and enjoy good food with family and friends.

b)

People celebrate Spring Festival by going on a skiing trip in the mountains.

c)

People celebrate Spring Festival by going to the beach and having a barbecue.

d)

People celebrate Spring Festival by participating in a marathon race.

11.

What are some common greetings used around 中国新年?

a)

恭喜发财!

(gong xi fa cai)

b)

新年快乐!

c)

大吉大利!

(da ji da li)

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

12.

According to legends, 年 used to be a

a)

fish

b)

scary monster

c)

dragon

d)

little child