Funeral Rites
What color is associated with death in Chinese culture?
White
What is Gegu?
The act of slicing off a body part (usually a portion of thigh, upper arm, or finger) to feed to a parent. Gegu has a long history as an accepted social practice.
What famous food is eaten during the Autumn Equinox
Moon Cakes also known as “yuè tuán (月团)”, “fēng shōu bǐng(丰收饼)”, “tuán yuán bǐng(团圆饼)”
Mention the two main chinese festivals mentioned in the Joy Luck Club.
Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) and the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Marriage in Chinese culture is based on gaining_____?
power and privilege or honoring your family
Shou Ling is the______?
The practice of watching over the dead person.
Which mother practice Gegu in the Joy Luck Club?
An Mie's mother
What chapter does Ying-Ying St. Clair get lost in?
Chapter 4 or "The Moon Lady"
Confuciasism dates back to what time period?
500 - 600 BCE
Which daugher is an expert chess player?
Warely Jong
Chinese mourning periods can last up to_____days. At the end of the_____days, a prayer is held to mark the passing of the person into their next life
100
Chinese culture is based on the idea that you are in debt to your_____?
Parents
What is the myth behind the Moon Lady?
There was once an archer, Hou Yi who lived on Earth many years ago. At that time, there were 10 suns and the Earth was very hot. One day Hou Yi shot down nine of the suns, which made him very popular. He was given an elixir of immortality, but it was only enough for one person. Because he was deeply in love with his wife, he decided to save the elixir. One day, a student of Hou Yi tried to steal the elixir, but in a bid to protect the elixir Hou Yi's wife drank the elixir, thus becoming the immortal goddess of the moon. Hou Yi was very sad and the Chinese people celebrated the Moon Festival to commemorate Hou Yi's wife's sacrifice.
Another name for Filial Piety is_____?
Hsiao
Which mother had her marriage arranged at birth?
Lindo St. Clair
"On the ___ day after someone dies, the soul comes back to settle scores"
Individuals who perform Gegu are often seeking ______?
spiritual favor, acceptance, willpower, respect, or a combination of all.
The light emitted in the lanterns, during the Autumn Equinox, symbolizes______?
Individual's oath to good fortune and prosperity.
What drives Chinese Rituals?
Filial piety or hsiao is a value that drives Chinese rituals. It is based on expectations of obligation, hierarchy, and obedience.
What is name of the rich merchant who was married to An-mie's mother.
Wu Tsing
_____ is a traditional Chinese festival in which people clean graves as a sign of reverence, and pray or make offerings.
Ching Ming
Gegu is practiced in what particular ideology?
Confucianism.
Name of the goddess of the moon.
Change ' e or 嫦娥
In Chinese culture your debt to parents can be repaired through_______?
Making your parents proud, obeying them, and taking care of them when they are old
Who is Mrs. Persell's favorite mother/daughter pair in the Joy Luck Club?
Ying-Ying and Lena