Holiday General
This celestial body is commonly associated with the mid-autumn festival.
Moon
This mythical character is said to have shot down 9 suns to save the Earth and his wife, and is associated with the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
(A) Hou Yi
(B) Chang'e
(C) Tai Lung
(A) Hou Yi. Chang'e is the name of his wife.
This rich, salty, and decadent ingredient can be found in whole, double, and molten form in many Chinese moon cakes.
Egg Yolk
I am a rice cake dumpling usually steamed on a bed of pine needles and stuffed with a sweet filling like mung bean or sesame paste during Chuseok. What am I?
Songpyeon
Fill in the blank about Ascend National:
"Ascend is the largest global network advancing _______ professionals in the workplace. It's our mission to build ______ and ignite change by developing, elevating, and ________ the API leaders of tomorrow."
Pan-Asian, community, empowering
What are 4 other Asian countries that celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival/Chuseok besides China and South Korea?
Any of these countries: Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan.
In a popular Mid-Autumn legend, a mythical character (named in the 100-level question) used what type of weapon to shoot down 9 out of 10 suns?
Bow and Arrow
Name 2 things the Moon cake symbolizes?
Any of these: Reunion and family, Harvest and abundance, Good fortune, Completeness and harmony
What fruit, known for its sweetness and crisp texture, is often given as a gift during Chuseok to symbolize good fortune?
Korean Pear
Where was the Ascend National Convention held in 2022, 2023, and 2024?
2022 - Anaheim, CA
2023 - Austin, TX
2024 - Las Vegas, NV
True or False: The Mid-Autumn Festival was once Valentine's Day in Ancient China
True
This cute animal is said to live an eternal life on the moon, after its act of self-sacrifice to a disguised Jade Emperor.
The Jade Rabbit (or Rabbit)
What ingredient is the least popular in Mid-Autumn Festival Asian desserts?
(A) Mung Bean
(B) Rice
(C) Coconut
(D) Honey
(D) Honey
What is the name of the traditional clothing worn during Chuseok, often characterized by vibrant colors and intricate designs?
Hanbok
How many professional chapters does Ascend have today, across the country?
7, 20, 32, or 50?
Answer: 20
In Singapore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is more commonly known as the _______ Festival.
Lantern Festival
What is the animal (specified in the 300-level question) said to be doing on the Moon according to the legend?
(A) Painting the moon's surface.
(B) Pounding herbs for immortality.
(C) Guarding the moon goddess.
(B) Pounding herbs for immortality.
Which one of these is NOT an Asian Mid-Autumn Festival Dessert:
(A) Mochii, (B) Tangyuan, (C) Daifuku
(A) Mochii
The name "Chuseok" literally means:
(A) Autumn Evening
(B) Night Moon
(C) Thanksgiving
(D) Autumn Harvest
(A) Autumn Evening
How many student chapters does Ascend have? 25, 30, 45, or 115?
45(+)
What term describes the thought-provoking phrases commonly inscribed on lanterns that families and friends contemplate during festival celebrations?
Riddles
What specific astronomical event is believed to make the moon appear particularly bright and round during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
(A) The Lunar Eclipse
(B) The Solar Eclipse
(C) The Perigee Full Moon
(C) The Perigee Full Moon - Often referred to as a "supermoon"
This fragrant citrus fruit is commonly enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Pomelo
What traditional game, often played during Chuseok, involves tossing a wooden stick into the air and trying to catch it?
Yutnori
What is a 4th type of event that the Ascend GW Chapter plans and executes, year-to-year?
(1) Professional Development (Tough Conversations Workshops, etc.)
(2) Community Service (Golf Scramble Charity, etc.)
(3) Recruiting and Networking
(4) ?
Cultural and Social Experiences (Diwali, Lunar New Year, Dragon Boating, and Chuseok!)