Chinese History
Which large historical structure was built to protect China from Northern invaders?
The Great Wall
Which utensil is most commonly used when eating Chinese food?
Chopsticks
What Chinese Festival is also known as the "Lunar Festival"
Chinese New Year
What ocean is directly east of China?
The Pacific Ocean
What circular black-and-white symbol in Chinese culture represents balance and duality?
Yin-Yang symbol
Who was the first leader of the Communist Party in China?
Mao Zedong
What grain is most commonly used in Chinese dishes?
Rice
What Chinese Festival is known for the consumption of mooncakes and lighting lanterns?
Mid-Autumn Festival
What is the name of the capital city in China?
Beijing
What test did traditional Chinese scholars take to become a government official?
- Civil service examination - Gaokao exam
- HSK proficiency test - ACT exam
Civil service examination
What is the name of the ‘legendary’ first dynasty of China?
- Xia - Shang
- Qing - Zhong
Xia / Shang Dynasty
What famous Chinese sauce is made from fermented soybeans?
Soy Sauce
Which color is commonly associated with Chinese New Year? (Hint: the color symbolizes good fortune and wealth)
Red
What is the longest river in China?
- Yangtze - Huaihe
- Huanghe - Jinghang
Yangtze / Chang Jiang River
- Buddhism - Taoism
- Confucianism - Hinduism
Hinduism
What year did the Chinese Communist Party take full control of Mainland China?
- 1911 -1935
- 1944 -1949
1949
What is the name of the ingredient often found in Sichuan cuisine?
What is the gift given by elders to children in the family during Chinese New Year?
- Red Envelope - Gold Coins
- Coal - Chinese Sweets
Red Envelope (红包Hongbao)
Which city was a British colony up until 1997?
- Shanghai - Chengdu
- Qingdao - Hong Kong
Hong Kong
What is the name of the classic Chinese novel featuring the Monkey King (Sun Wukong)?
Journey to the West
Who led the Taiping Rebellion during the Qing dynasty?
- Hong Xiuquan - Qin Shihuang
- Xi Jinping - Zhang Minghao
Hong Xiuquan
What is the name of the Chinese delicacy made by preserving eggs in an alkaline mixture until the yolk turns dark green and the white becomes jelly-like?
Century Egg
Nian (年）
How many countries share a land border with China?
- 12 - 9
- 14 - 16
14
What traditional Chinese opera form is known for having painted face masks, extravagant outfits, and impressive martial arts and acrobatic stunts?
Peking / Beijing Opera