Food
Name the famous roasted duck dish originating in Beijing.
Peking Duck (北京烤鸭)
She received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing a malaria treatment.
Tu Youyou (屠呦呦)
Who was the founding father and first leader of the People's Republic of China?
Chairman Mao / Mao Zedong (毛泽东)
This internal Chinese martial art is practiced for defense training, health, and meditation.
Tai Chi / Taiji Quan (太极拳)
Which animal is the FIRST in the Chinese Zodiac cycle?
Rat (鼠)
People from which part of China prefer noodles as their staple food?
Northern China (北方)
He is the founding father and first chairman of the People's Republic of China.
Mao Zedong (毛泽东)
How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
5
This ancient form of alternative medicine involves a therapist placing specialized cups on the skin.
Cupping Therapy / Ba Guan (拔罐)
What animal lives in Tibet and is similar to a large wild ox?
Wild Yak (牦牛)
What is a popular traditional Chinese breakfast drink made from soybeans?
Soy Milk (豆浆)
He won the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal in the 110m hurdles.
Liu Xiang (刘翔)
In which year was Macao handed over to Chinese administration?
1999
What is the first collection of Chinese poetry?
Shi Jing / Book of Songs (诗经)
How many hours per day do giant pandas spend eating?
12 hours
This province in China is most famous for fiery hot spicy foods.
Sichuan Province (四川省)
A famous Chinese cellist known worldwide.
Yo-Yo Ma (马友友)
What changed China-US diplomatic relations positively after the Korean War?
Nixon visited China in February 1972
During the Northern Song Dynasty, the appearance of this is considered the earliest paper currency in the world.
Jiaozi (交子)
What animal is found in northeastern China — also called the Siberian Tiger?
Siberian / Amur Tiger (东北虎)
A small piece of ground pork folded into a square noodle, usually served in soup.
Wonton (馄饨)
The Chinese novelist who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Mo Yan (莫言)
In which year did China's 'Open-door policy' open the country to foreign investment?
1978
What idea developed by the Zhou Dynasty links a just ruler with divine will?
Mandate of Heaven (天命)
What is the national animal of China?
Giant Panda (大熊猫)