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Explore Chinese New Year Traditions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary reason for celebrating Chinese New Year?

a)

To mark the beginning of the harvest season

b)

To celebrate the start of a new lunar year

c)

To commemorate the birth of Confucius

d)

To honour the Dragon King

2.

Which of the following is a common Chinese New Year tradition?

a)

Lighting fireworks to scare away evil spirits

b)

Planting trees to symbolise growth

c)

Painting houses in bright colours

d)

Wearing blue clothes for good luck

3.

What is the significance of the Zodiac animals in Chinese culture?

a)

They determine the weather patterns for the year

b)

They represent different personality traits and fortunes

c)

They are used to name the months of the year

d)

They are mythical creatures that protect the emperor

4.

Which Zodiac animal is considered the most auspicious in Chinese culture?

a)

Rat

b)

Dragon

c)

Snake

d)

Goat

5.

Which of the following is a traditional Chinese New Year dish?

a)

Sushi

b)

Tacos

c)

Dumplings

d)

Pizza

6.

What is the purpose of giving red envelopes during Chinese New Year?

a)

To share family recipes

b)

To give money as a symbol of good luck

c)

To exchange letters of gratitude

d)

To distribute seeds for planting

7.

Which colour is traditionally worn during Chinese New Year for good fortune?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Red

d)

Yellow

8.

What is the Lantern Festival, and when is it celebrated?

a)

A festival of lights celebrated on the first day of the lunar year

b)

A festival marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations, held on the 15th day

c)

A festival to honour ancestors, celebrated in the middle of the year

d)

A festival to welcome spring, celebrated at the end of winter

9.

Which of the following is a common practice during Chinese New Year?

a)

Cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck

b)

Planting flowers to attract bees

c)

Painting eggs to symbolise new life

d)

Building sandcastles to represent strength

10.

What is the significance of the lion dance during Chinese New Year?

a)

To entertain children with stories

b)

To scare away evil spirits and bring good luck

c)

To mimic the movements of the Zodiac animals

d)

To celebrate the harvest season

11.

Which fruit is commonly associated with Chinese New Year for its symbolism of wealth and prosperity?

a)

Apples

b)

Oranges

c)

Bananas

d)

Grapes

12.

What is the traditional greeting exchanged during Chinese New Year?

a)

"Happy Holidays!"

b)

"Merry Christmas!"

c)

"Gong Xi Fa Cai!"

d)

"Good Luck!"

13.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Chinese New Year custom?

a)

Setting off fireworks

b)

Exchanging gifts

c)

Eating mooncakes

d)

Giving red envelopes

14.

What is the significance of the colour red during Chinese New Year?

a)

It represents water and purity

b)

It symbolises fire and good fortune

c)

It denotes earth and stability

d)

It signifies air and freedom

15.

Which of the following is a common activity for children during Chinese New Year?

a)

Writing essays about the New Year

b)

Making paper lanterns

c)

Planting rice in fields

d)

Building snowmen