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WorksheetsLunar New Year Trivia (WIS)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When does the Lunar New Year usually take place?
a)
Dec 25
b)
Jan 1
c)
Between late January and mid February
d)
Around mid April
2.
Which zodiac animal is NOT part of the Chinese zodiac?
a)
Lǎoshǔ
b)
Māo
c)
Tùzi
d)
Gǒu
3.
What is the zodiac animal for 2025?
a)
Niú
b)
Yáng
c)
Mǎ
d)
Shé
4.
What is the traditional color associated with the Lunar New Year?
a)
Hóngsè
b)
Lánsè
c)
Báisè
d)
Lǜsè
5.
What is the most common Lunar New Year greeting in Mandarin?
a)
Shēngrì kuàilè
b)
Xīnnián kuàilè
c)
Zhōumò kuàilè
d)
Huānyíng guānglín
6.
Which of the following is NOT a traditional food eaten during the Lunar New Year?
a)
Dumplings
b)
Spring rolls
c)
Turkey
d)
Fish
7.
Why do people eat fish during the Lunar New Year?
a)
Fish represents longevity
b)
Fish sounds like "surplus" in Chinese
c)
Fish is easy to cook
d)
Fish represents friendship
8.
What do children traditionally receive in red envelopes during the Lunar New Year?
a)
Candy
b)
Golden stuff
c)
Money
d)
Toys
9.
How long does the Lunar New Year celebration traditionally last?
a)
3 days
b)
7 days
c)
15 days
d)
1 month
10.
What is festival that marks the end of Lunar New Year called?
a)
Mid-Autumn Festival
b)
Spring Festival
c)
Lantern Festival
d)
Dragon Boat Festival
11.
Which animal marks the beginning of the Chinese zodiac cycle?
a)
Lǎoshǔ
b)
Lǎohǔ
c)
Tùzi
d)
Lóng
12.
What does this Hanzi mean?
a)
Luck
b)
Spring
c)
Red
d)
Dragon
13.
Why are firecrackers lit during the Lunar New Year?
a)
To create a festive atmosphere
b)
To scare away evil spirits
c)
To entertain children
d)
To welcome guests
14.
What do people usually do before Lunar New Year?
a)
Exercise
b)
Play games
c)
Call friends
d)
Clean the house
15.
What is the main reason for cleaning the house before Lunar New Year?
a)
To welcome guests
b)
To prepare for decorating
c)
To sweep away bad luck
d)
To find lost items
16.
Which traditional dessert is popular during the Lunar New Year?
a)
Mooncakes
b)
Glutinous rice balls
c)
Rice pudding
d)
Sweet potatoes
17.
What is "chūnlián"?
a)
Lanterns
b)
Firecrackers
c)
Spring couplets
d)
Zodiac figures
18.
What does this Hanzi mean?
a)
Fortune
b)
Happiness
c)
New
d)
Food
19.
Which one is the traditional game that is often played during Lunar New Year?
a)
Mahjong
b)
Ddakji
c)
Go
d)
Tag
20.
What does wearing new clothes during the Lunar New Year symbolize?
a)
A fresh start
b)
Respect for tradition
c)
A sign of wealth
d)
A blessing for health
21.
Which country DOES NOT celebrate Lunar New Year?
a)
Taiwan
b)
Japan
c)
Vietnam
d)
Singapore
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