Ancient History
What are the 'Four Great Inventions' of ancient China?
Compass, Gunpowder, Papermaking, Printing
(指南针、火药、造纸术、印刷术)
📷 Name this traditional Chinese musical instrument.
Pi Pa (琵琶)
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze River / Chang Jiang (长江)
What festival is also called 'the Reunion Festival,' celebrated on the night of the full moon?
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival (中秋节)
Name the two famous structures built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Bird's Nest (National Stadium) & Water Cube
鸟巢 & 水立方
What was the first dynasty of ancient China?
Xia Dynasty (夏朝)
In Peking Opera face painting, what does RED symbolize?
Loyalty (忠义)
This city is adjacent to Hong Kong and was China's first Special Economic Zone.
Shenzhen (深圳)
What do people put inside a red envelope during Chinese New Year?
Money (钱)
What is the best-preserved palace complex in China, located in Beijing?
The Forbidden City / Palace Museum (故宫)
Who did China fight the Opium Wars against?
Great Britain (英国)
What are the four main roles in Peking Opera?
Shēng (生), Dàn (旦), Jìng (净), Chǒu (丑)
How many land-connected neighbors does China have?
15
On what date does the Mid-Autumn Festival fall on the lunar calendar?
15th day of the 8th lunar month (农历八月十五)
Situated on the Bund in Shanghai, what is the name of this famous TV and radio tower?
Oriental Pearl Tower (东方明珠塔)
Who was the last emperor of China?
Puyi (溥仪)
What traditional Chinese handicraft done on silk or cloth has a 3,000-year history?
Embroidery (刺绣)
This city is famous for its classical gardens, including the Canglang Pavilion.
Suzhou (苏州)
On this festival, people wear dogwoods and chrysanthemums and climb mountains.
Double Ninth Festival (重阳节)
This city is famous for the Longmen Grottoes and peonies.
Luoyang (洛阳)
Who was the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history?
Emperor Kangxi (康熙帝)
What traditional Chinese clothing evolved from Manchu women's changpao of the Qing Dynasty?
Qipao (旗袍)
Which side of China is the coast on?
East (东部)
What TV program do Chinese people traditionally watch on Chinese New Year's Eve?
Chunwan Gala / Spring Festival Gala (春晚)
Name the ancient water conservation project in Sichuan that remains in practical use today.
Dujiangyan (都江堰)