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Chinese New Year

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Chinese New Year is also known as the ...

a)

Winter Festival

b)

Spring Festival

c)

Summer Festival

d)

Autumn Festival

2.

There is no set date for Chinese New Year. It ranges from

a)

January 21st to February 20th

b)

February 14th to March 13th

c)

January 1st to January 31st

d)

March 1st to April 30th

3.

Chinese New Year was originally a ceremonial day to pray to the gods. What were they praying for?

a)

good planting and harvest season

b)

good luck

c)

wealth

d)

health

4.

Chinese New Year is the longest Chinese holiday. How many days does it last for?

a)

6

b)

14

c)

16

d)

24

5.

Food is a big part of Chinese New Year, and most families look forward to sharing a big meal together. Traditionally, what would make one of the diners luckier than others?

a)

Getting the last serving

b)

Finding a coin in their dumpling

c)

Finding the largest fish

d)

Sharing a meal with the largest family

6.

The Chinese believe that crying and wailing on the first day of the Chinese New Year will result in ...

a)

a sad year

b)

heavy rains

c)

bad luck

d)

poor harvest

7.

Why are white or black clothing often avoided during Chinese New Year festivities?

a)

represents mourning

b)

boring

c)

can get dirty easily

d)

bad luck

8.

Children receive lucky money in envelopes. What colour are they?

a)

red

b)

gold

c)

black

d)

pink

9.

2021 is the Year of the ...

a)

Rat

b)

Snake

c)

Dog

d)

Ox

10.

Which festival signals the end of the New Year celebration period?

a)

Lantern Festival

b)

Noodle Festival

c)

Dumpling Festival

d)

Dragon Festival

11.

Which of these animals does NOT feature in the Chinese zodiac?

a)

ram

b)

rabbit

c)

rooster

d)

rhino

12.

What colour do people use to decorate their homes during the Chinese New Year?

a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

blue

d)

green

13.

How long does Chinese New Year celebration go on for?

a)

3 days

b)

7 days

c)

15 days

d)

30 days

14.

When does Chinese New Year take place?

a)

December 25th

b)

Every 4,000 years

c)

During the Winter Solstice

d)

Late January or early February

15.

How is Chinese New Year celebrated?

a)

With a cake, candles, and a song.

b)

With a tree, presents, and a big dinner.

c)

With a dragon dance, fireworks, and red scrolls.

d)

With fireworks, a picnic, and games outside.

16.

Who should Chinese people spend the Chinese New Year with?

a)

Friends

b)

People who Chinese haven't seen for long time.

c)

Colleagues

d)

Family

17.

Why do the dates of Chinese New Year always change every year?

a)

The dates of Chinese New Year follow the lunar calendar.

b)

Chinese New Year must be on the second week of February.

c)

Chinese New Year must be celebrated on the day that the sun rises at a specific time.

18.

Why do people 'spring clean' their house before the Chinese New Year?

a)

To get ready for visitors.

b)

To remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.

c)

This is the only time they clean their house all year.

d)

To sell their house during the next New Year.

19.

Why is Chinese New Year Celebrated?

a)

To celebrate President's Day!

b)

To ring in a new year!

c)

To wish everyone a Happy Birthday!

d)

So everyone can eat noodles!

20.

What do you think is inside the red envelope?

a)

Money

b)

Letter

c)

Cards

d)

Gold

21.

What is the primary color associated with Chinese New Year decorations and symbolizes good luck?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

22.

Which traditional Chinese New Year activity involves creating loud noises to scare away evil spirits?

a)

Dragon Dance

b)

Fireworks

c)

Lantern Lighting

d)

Paper Cutting

23.

During Chinese New Year, which animal is commonly associated with the zodiac sign for the year 2022?

a)

Tiger

b)

Rabbit

c)

Dragon

d)

Snake

24.

What is the significance of the 'Reunion Dinner' during Chinese New Year?

a)

It marks the end of the celebrations

b)

It is a time for family members to gather and celebrate together

c)

It is a meal to honor ancestors

d)

It is a feast for the community

25.

Which fruit is commonly exchanged during Chinese New Year as a symbol of wealth and good fortune?

a)

Apple

b)

Orange

c)

Banana

d)

Grapes