Traditonal/Festival foods
Foods in regional culture
Fusion Cusine/Non-native chinese disshes
Dinning etiquette
Tea Culture
100

What dumpling-shaped food is traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year for wealth?

Jiaozi (饺子)

100

 Which province is known for its spicy and numbing cuisine using Sichuan peppercorns?

Sichuan (四川)

100

 What popular dish in America combines fried chicken with a sweet tangy sauce and isn’t traditional in China?

General Tso’s Chicken (左宗棠鸡)

100

What should you never stick upright in a bowl of rice because it resembles incense for the dead?

Chopsticks (筷子)

100

 What beverage is China most famous for, often served at all meals?

 Tea (茶)

200

What sweet rice ball dessert is eaten during the Lantern Festival?

 Tangyuan (汤圆)

200

Which southern region is famous for light, fresh flavors and dim sum?

 Cantonese / Guangdong (广东)

200

What American-Chinese dish uses fortune messages, but is not eaten in China?

 Fortune cookies

200

Who should begin eating first at a formal Chinese meal?

The eldest or most respected person

200

Which tea is famous for its fermented, earthy flavor and comes from Yunnan?

Pu’er tea (普洱茶)

300

What moon-shaped pastry is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

 Mooncake (月饼)

300

 Which cuisine, known for sour and spicy flavors, comes from Hunan province?

Hunan (湖南)

300

What “fusion” food mixes Chinese stir-fry with Western noodles or bread (like chow mein sandwiches)?

Chop suey / chow mein sandwich

300

What gesture shows respect when someone pours you tea?

Tapping your fingers on the table

300

Which type of tea is only partially oxidized, between green and black tea?

Oolong tea (乌龙茶)

400

What food is eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival to honor Qu Yuan?

 Zongzi (粽子)

400

What type of cuisine is famous in Shanghai, known for its sweet soy-based dishes?

Hu (沪菜) / Shanghai cuisine

400

What Southeast Asian dish shows Chinese influence through wok-fried noodles with soy sauce and eggs?

Pad Thai (influenced by Chinese stir-frying)

400

In Chinese culture, is it polite to finish all the food on your plate?

Not always — leaving a little shows you’re full

400

In Chinese tea ceremonies, what does serving tea symbolize?

Respect, gratitude, or apology

500

What long food symbolizes longevity and is often served at birthdays?

Longevity noodles (长寿面)

500

Which region’s cuisine uses lamb and dairy heavily, influenced by nomadic culture?

Inner Mongolia (内蒙古)

500

 What is the name for dishes like “Kung Pao Chicken” that were adapted abroad for local tastes?

 Fusion cuisine (融合菜)

500

When using a communal dish, what should you do with your chopsticks before serving yourself?

Use the opposite end or serving utensils

500

What province is considered the birthplace of tea?

Sichuan (四川) or Yunnan (云南)

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