Chinese Geography
What is the capital city of China?
Beijing
Which endangered animal is a national treasure in China known for its distinctive black and white markings?
Giant Panda
What is the primary staple food in China?
Rice
Which festival marks the beginning of the lunar new year in China?
Chinese New Year
What is the traditional Chinese belief in the balance of opposing forces called?
Yin and Yang
Which river is considered the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization"?
Yellow River
Which famous landmark was built to protect China's northern border from invasions?
Great Wall of China
Which cuisine is known for its hot and spicy flavors, such as dishes with Sichuan peppercorns?
Sichuan Cuisine
During which festival do people eat mooncakes and appreciate the beauty of the full moon?
Mid-Autumn Festival
Which color is considered lucky and often used to bring good fortune in Chinese culture?
Red
Which famous landmark in Beijing is also known as the "Forbidden City"?
Palace Museum
Which famous trade route connected China to the Mediterranean region?
Silk Road
What are the thin, wheat-based Chinese noodles called?
Lo mein
Which festival is associated with dragon boat races and commemorates the poet Qu Yuan?
Dragon Boat Festival
What is the name of the Chinese practice of arranging furniture and objects for harmonious energy flow?
Feng Shui
Which desert is the largest desert in Asia and is located in northern China?
Gobi Desert
What is the name of the army of clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang?
Terracotta Warriors
What are the small, steamed dumplings typically filled with pork or shrimp called?
Xiaolongbao
Which festival celebrates the reunion of family members and is often called the Spring Festival?
Chinese New Year
What is the name of the traditional Chinese garment consisting of a long gown with wide sleeves? (Careful! Not Japanese but Chinese)
Qipao
Which region of China is known for its picturesque karst limestone mountains and rivers?
Guilin
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Which type of tea is known as the "tea of emperors" and is the most famous Chinese tea worldwide?
Longjing Tea
Which festival is also known as the Lantern Festival and is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the lunar month?
Yuanxiao Festival
What is the name of the Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature?
Daoism (Taoism)