Food
What is the most important characteristic of Sichuan cuisine?
Being incredibly pungent and spicy (麻辣)
He co-founded Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest technology companies.
Jack Ma / Ma Yun (马云)
In which year did China formally take back sovereignty over Hong Kong?
1997
This ancient Chinese practice claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.
Feng Shui (风水)
What animal used to carry goods along the Silk Road through the deserts of China?
Camel (骆驼)
What is the name of the traditional food eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Zong Zi (粽子)
She is China's only female emperor.
Wu Zetian (武则天)
What is the capital of China?
Beijing (北京)
What is the number that most Chinese people associate with being smooth and going well?
Six (六)
What animal is the character Sun Wukong (孙悟空) based on?
Monkey (猴)
What is the traditional beverage served with Chinese desserts?
Tea (茶)
He unexpectedly led a winning turnaround with the New York Knicks in 2011-2012, generating 'Linsanity.'
Jeremy Lin (林书豪)
In which year did China formally overtake Japan to become the world's second-largest economy?
2011
Traditional Chinese national sport — players keep a weighted feathered item in the air using only their bodies.
Jianzi (毽子)
What is the largest land mammal in China?
Asian Elephant (亚洲象)
This famous Chinese vegetable comes in regular and baby varieties.
Bok Choy (白菜)
He hoped to replace the Qing Dynasty with a government based on nationalism, democracy and social well-being.
Sun Yat-sen / Sun Zhongshan (孙中山)
Which Chinese leader designed the 'one country, two systems' policy?
Deng Xiaoping (邓小平)
In ancient China, rich people usually placed two of this animal on both sides of the door.
Lion (狮子)
What bird is a symbol of happiness and good luck in Chinese culture?
Crane (鹤)
This tasty brewed condiment is made of wheat, soybeans and salt.
Soy Sauce (酱油)
He invented paper in ancient China.
Cai Lun (蔡伦)
How many provinces does China have including direct-controlled municipalities?
35 (31 provinces + 4 municipalities)
What is the traditional Chinese stringed instrument called the Gu Zheng?
A traditional Chinese plucked zither-like instrument (古筝)
What animal appears in the Chinese Zodiac associated with the year 2021?
Ox (牛)