The Land of China
History
Family & Social Life
Customs & Traditions
Other
100
Why does China have a lot of seafood?
It's on the coastline in the Yellow and East China sea.
100
What seperates China's history into different sections?
Dynasties
100
How many children do Chinese families usually have?
1
100
What utinsel is used to eat with at every Chinese meal?
Chopsticks
100
What is the capitol of China?
Bejing
200
Name 4 crops grown in China.
rice, wheat, corn, potatoes, carrots, bananas
200
What stretches 5,500 miles across China? (One of the greatest wonders of the world?
The Great Wall of China
200
True or False? Family is more important than the individual in Chinese culture.
True
200
True or False? Chinese people give a lot of hugs, high-fives, and hand shakes to each other.
False- Chinese do not like to be touched by strangers and keep respectful distance from each other.
200
Describe China's flag.
Red, with yellow stars
300
What is the longest river in China?
The Yangtze River
300
In which dynasty was the Great Wall of China built?
Ch'in (Qin) Dynasty
300
What color do Chinese brides wear at their wedding?
Red
300
True or False? Slurping during a meal is impolite and should never be done.
False- slurping is a compliment to the host
300
How big is China's population?
1.3 billion people
400
What mountain range is in southwest China?
Himalaya Mountains
400
Describe Emperor Ch'in's tomb.
Very large with secret rooms, filled with clay soldiers to protect him in the after-life.
400
What is discouraged for dating couples in China?
Public Display of Affection
400
What are celebrated with banquets, carnivals, dragon dances and fireworks? Name some.
Festivals. Ex. Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lantern Festival, Spring Festival
400
What are some religions practiced in China?
Buddism, Muslim, Hinduism,Christianity
500
Name 2 of the 4 regions of China
Cantonese, Peking, Shanghai, and Szechuan
500
What is the main purpose of Confucianism?
If people do thier duty to their leaders and gods, then there will be no fighting and there will be peace.
500
What do people burn at funerals for the dead? Why?
Yellow paper as money for the dead
500
What is a common greeting for Chinese? How do you say it in Chinese?
Have you eaten yet? "Ni chi fan le ma"
500
How did China get its name?
It was named after Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti
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