Famous Chinese
This martial arts legend and Hollywood star is world-famous for movies like Rush Hour and doing his own wild stunts.
Jackie Chan (成龍)
Traditionally eaten on birthdays, this long food item symbolizes a long and healthy life.
Noodles (麵條 / 長壽麵)
What was China's first Dynasty?
It was the Xia Dynasty.
What is the precise amount of ethnic groups throughout China?
56, to be precise!
What is the formal name of China since Oct 1, 1949 up to today?
The People's Republic of China (PRC).
Standing 7 feet 6 inches tall, this former Shanghai basketball player became a superstar center in the NBA for the Houston Rockets.
Yao Ming (姚明)
Made of thin dough wrapped around meat or vegetables, this pouch-shaped food is a classic favorite during Lunar New Year.
Dumplings / Jiaozi (餃子)
The first emperor of a unified China who standardised currency and writing, built the Terracotta Army, and linked early sections of the Great Wall.
It was named Qing Dynasty.
What are the two names for the Chinese Language?
Hanyu and Zhongwen!
What is China's national animal?
Panda!
This famous martial artist and action movie icon created Jeet Kune Do and famously advised, "Be water, my friend."
Bruce Lee (李小龍)
Why is the Shandong so important?
It gave Emperors strength and stability.
Name some Dynasties.
Answers will vary, no one is wrong unless it doesn't relate to the topic.
Xia 夏
Shang 商
Zhou 周
etc.
This round pastry, often filled with sweet lotus seed paste or salted egg yolk, is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mooncake
What is China's capital?
Beijing.
An ancient teacher and philosopher whose ideas about family respect (filial piety) and kindness shaped Chinese values for thousands of years.
Confucius (孔子)
What is one of the main staple foods that is used in most dishes throughout China.
The Rice, of course!
In what year did the Republic of China change their name to the People's Republic of China?
The year was 1949!
During the Dragon Boat Festival, people race long dragon-headed boats and eat sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves called what?
Zongzi (粽子)
What is the currency used in China called?
Known as Renminbi but can be called RMB or Yuan!
The co-founder of Alibaba Group and Yunfeng Capital. He is one of the richest men in China with a net worth of approx US$27.5 billion.
Jack Ma
What is the food: Hunan and Sichuan known for?
It is known for its hot spice, deep color and rich flavor!
The last imperial dynasty in Chinese history, ruled by the Manchu people, which ended in 1912.
Qing Dynasty (清朝)
Marking the 15th and final day of the Lunar New Year celebrations, this festival is famous for light displays and solving riddles.
Lantern Festival
What are the colors used on China's national flag?
Mainly Red, with some yellow stars!