Traditions
this major holiday marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with red decorations, fireworks, and family reunions
hint: this event started in february this year
what is chinese new year (新年)?
this traditional drink, served in small cups, accompanies many Chinese meals and symbolizes hospitality
hint: it has caffeine and it's NOT coffee
what is tea (茶)
a city home to many chinese historical sites which includes the Great Wall of China, the Forbbiden City, and Tian An Men Square
hint: it's the capital of China
what is Beijing (北京)?
this historical building, stretching thousands of miles, was built to protect China from northern invaders
hint: it's one of the seven wonders of the world
what is the Great Wall of China (万里长城 or 长城)?
a popular Chinese app combines messaging, payments, and social media
Hint: small face, big eyes, I like
what is Wechat?
these small red envelopes filled with money are given during holidays and celebrations to bring luck and ward off evil spirits
hint: these are given to children
what are hong bao (红包)?
this hot communal meal features simmering broth where diners cook meats, tofu, vegetables, and much more together
hint: Chinese class take a trip at the end of the year to go have this
what is hotpot (火锅)?
a city known for giant panda, symbol of China's national heritage; also native to the mountainous region of central China
hint: it's also known for its extreme spicy hotpot
what is Sichuan (四川)?
this ancient trade route connected China to Europe, carrying silk, spices, and ideas across continents
hint: Marco Polo traveled on this route
what is the silk road (丝绸之路 or 丝路)?
the most popular city in China
what is Shanghai (上海)?
during traditional festivals or weddings, people sometimes wear this long, silk garment that symbolizes elegance and cultural pride
hint: these are attires for women
what is qi pao (旗袍)?
these round pastries, filled with lotus seed paste or red bean, are shared during the mid-autumn festival
hint: these are often baked to finish the pastry off
what are mooncakes (月饼)?
a city known for being the start of the silk road; it was also the capital throughout severe ancient dynasty including the Tang Dynasty
hint: it's home to the Terracotta Army
what is Xi'an (西安)?
this dynasty is famous for its terracotta army and unifying China in 221 BCE
hint: the dynasty only lasted ~15 years
what is the Qin Dynasty (秦朝)?
a traditional Chinese tea that is partly fermented and known for its rich aroma
what is oolong tea (乌龙茶)?
people celebrate this summer festival by racing long boats and eating sticky rice dumplings called zong zi (粽子)
hint: This festival honors the poet Qu Yuan (屈原)
what is the dragon boat festival (端午节)?
served whole during new year celebrations, this dish represents abundance and prosperity
hint: the most common way to cook this dish is by steaming it
what is steamed fish (蒸鱼)?
a city known for its West Lake (Xi Hu, 西湖); it has been a cultural hub for centuries; it served as the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty
hint: it's ancient name is Lin'an (臨安) and it was the capital of Southern Song Dynasty
what is Hangzhou (杭州)?
during this dynasty, known as the “Golden Age” of China, poetry, painting, and trade flourished
hint: the dynasty had famous poets like Li Bai (李白) and Du Fu (杜甫)
what is the Tang Dynasty (唐朝)?
a famous mountain range that includes Mount Hua and Mount Tai, known for their spiritual importance
what are the Five Great Mountains?
this ancient practice, rooted in taoism, arranges furniture and buildings to harmonize people with their environment and natural energy flow
hint: the name consists of two of the four classical elements of life
what is feng shui (风水)?
this steamed dessert from Guangdong (广东) is made with brown sugar and rice flour, giving it a spongy texture and a caramel-like flavor
hint: this dish is often associated with prosperity
what are prosperity cakes (发糕)?
a city famous for its classical gardens and silk production; it has a history going back all the way to the 6th century BC; it's often referred to as the "Venice of the East"
hint: it's located in the Jiangsu (江苏) province
what is Suzhou (苏州)?
this war heavy period after the Han Dynasty was known for division and the rise of powerful regional kingdoms
what is the Three Kingdoms period (三國時代)?
according to legend, this archer shot down nine of the ten suns, and his wife, Chang’e (嫦娥), later became associated with the moon
who is hou yi (后羿)?