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Lunar New Year Trivia

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT a Vietnamese superstition for lunar new year?

a)

Do not sweep the house on the first day of lunar new year

b)

Don't cut your hair on the new year

c)

Wear red and gold if you want luck for the year

d)

Wear white and black if you want luck for the new year

2.

What do children usually receive inside red envelopes?

a)

lucky money

b)

candy

c)

seeds

d)

paper cards

3.

When is the first day of Lunar New Year in 2024?

a)

February 10, 2024

b)

January 1, 2024

c)

February 14, 2024

d)

February 11, 2024

4.

In Korea, eating this dish is believed to ensure good luck and longevity for the new year. The round shape of the rice cake slices represents coins, signifying wealth and prosperity.

a)

Tteokguk

b)

Bibimbap

c)

Jeon

d)

Bulgogi

5.

According to Chinese myth, the animals selected to be part of the Zodiac order were decided by a race across a flowing river. Which clever animal was first in the race?

a)

rat

b)

dragon

c)

horse

d)

pig

6.

What is the difference between the Chinese Zodiac and the Vietnamese zodiac?

a)

In the Vietnamese zodiac, the cat replaces the rabbit and the buffalo replaces the ox

b)

In the Vietnamese zodiac, the cat replaces the snake and the buffalo replaces the dragon

c)

In the Vietnamese zodiac, the cat replaces the tiger and the duck replaces the rooster

7.

What is one type of dance customarily performed during Lunar New Year celebrations?

a)

tiger dance

b)

lion dance

c)

monkey dance

d)

parrot dance

8.

The Lunar New Year celebrates the start of which season?

a)

Winter

b)

Fall

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

9.

In addition to the 12 animals of the zodiac. There are 5 basic elements that each year corresponds to. Which NOT one of them?

a)

Metal

b)

Wood

c)

Water

d)

Fire

e)

Silver

10.

People light firecrackers on Lunar New Year to

a)

signal that the new year has come

b)

call for gatherings

c)

ward off evil spirits