Chinese Culture
To celebrate this holiday, people typically eat mooncakes
Mid Autumn Festival/Mooncake Festival
A world-famous Beijing specialty featuring crisp, thin skin served with scallions, cucumber, sweet bean sauce, and thin pancakes
Peking Duck
Who was the founder of the Chinese Communist Party?
Mao Zedong
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
What is the region of China that is known for their spicy(má là) food?
Sichuan
This is filled with money that is given as a gift during Chinese New Year, weddings, birthdays, and other special celebrations
Hong Bao/Red Envelope
A fiery Sichuan comfort dish made with tender tofu cubes, minced meat (usually beef or pork), and a rich, spicy bean-and-chili sauce laced with Sichuan peppercorns
Mapo Tofu
These life-sized clay figurines were found buried with the first emperor of china in 1974
Terracotta Army
What ocean is China in?
Pacific Ocean
The Chinese first invented kites for what reason?
To frighten enemies
What number is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word death?
4(四）
A communal dining experience where diners simmer meats, seafood, and vegetables in a bubbling, deeply spiced broth.
Hot Pot
What is the name of the first Chinese emperor (Qin Dynasty)
Qin Shi Huang
This is the largest and highest plateau on Earth
Tibetan Plateau
What are the four inventions that China is famous for?
Gunpowder, paper, compass, and printing
Chinese people wear what color when they are in mourning?
White
Delicate soup dumplings originating from Shanghai, filled with savory meat and hot, flavorful broth.
Xiao Long Bao/Soup Dumplings
Which Chinese Dynasty was the longest (around 800 years)?
Zhou Dynasty
What percent of China’s land is desert(roughly)?
27%
How many rooms does the Forbidden City in Beijing have?
9,999
What is the name of festival that commemorates a poet that committed suicide because he was upset that his home state was invaded
Dragon Boat Festival
A classic stir-fry dish featuring diced chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers, offering a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy profile
Kung Pao Chicken
Who was the last Emperor of China?
Puyi
How long is the Great Wall of China(roughly)?
21,196.18 kilometers or 13,170.7 miles
This was used to bound together the stones in the Great Walol of China
Sticky Rice Mortar