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WorksheetsExplore Chinese New Year Traditions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary reason for celebrating Chinese New Year?
To mark the beginning of the harvest season
To celebrate the start of a new lunar year
To commemorate the birth of Confucius
To honour the Dragon King
Which of the following is a common Chinese New Year tradition?
Lighting fireworks to scare away evil spirits
Planting trees to symbolise growth
Painting houses in bright colours
Wearing blue clothes for good luck
What is the significance of the Zodiac animals in Chinese culture?
They determine the weather patterns for the year
They represent different personality traits and fortunes
They are used to name the months of the year
They are mythical creatures that protect the emperor
Which Zodiac animal is considered the most auspicious in Chinese culture?
Rat
Dragon
Snake
Goat
Which of the following is a traditional Chinese New Year dish?
Sushi
Tacos
Dumplings
Pizza
What is the purpose of giving red envelopes during Chinese New Year?
To share family recipes
To give money as a symbol of good luck
To exchange letters of gratitude
To distribute seeds for planting
Which colour is traditionally worn during Chinese New Year for good fortune?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
What is the Lantern Festival, and when is it celebrated?
A festival of lights celebrated on the first day of the lunar year
A festival marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations, held on the 15th day
A festival to honour ancestors, celebrated in the middle of the year
A festival to welcome spring, celebrated at the end of winter
Which of the following is a common practice during Chinese New Year?
Cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck
Planting flowers to attract bees
Painting eggs to symbolise new life
Building sandcastles to represent strength
What is the significance of the lion dance during Chinese New Year?
To entertain children with stories
To scare away evil spirits and bring good luck
To mimic the movements of the Zodiac animals
To celebrate the harvest season
Which fruit is commonly associated with Chinese New Year for its symbolism of wealth and prosperity?
Apples
Oranges
Bananas
Grapes
What is the traditional greeting exchanged during Chinese New Year?
"Happy Holidays!"
"Merry Christmas!"
"Gong Xi Fa Cai!"
"Good Luck!"
Which of the following is NOT a traditional Chinese New Year custom?
Setting off fireworks
Exchanging gifts
Eating mooncakes
Giving red envelopes
What is the significance of the colour red during Chinese New Year?
It represents water and purity
It symbolises fire and good fortune
It denotes earth and stability
It signifies air and freedom
Which of the following is a common activity for children during Chinese New Year?
Writing essays about the New Year
Making paper lanterns
Planting rice in fields
Building snowmen
