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100

This Chinese staple is made of small white grains.

What is white rice?

100

This famous ancient structure is over 10,000 miles long.

What is the Great Wall of China?

100

This mythological creature has a long, scaly, and serpentine body and can fly. Historically it was associated with the imperial family of China.

What is the Chinese dragon?

100

This color, which symbolizes luck and prosperity, is widely used in New Year's decorations.

What is red?

100

Long, thin eating utensils common in China.

What are chopsticks?

200

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What is a fortune cookie?

200

This green rock is used in jewelry and decoration. It symbolizes beauty, purity, and grace.

What is jade?

200

In Hindu, Chinese, and even some Native American mythologies, the World _____ carries the word on its shelled back.

What is a Turtle?

200

2025 is the year of the ______.

What is the snake?

200

This country is the second most populous in the world, with 1.4 billion people

What is China?

300

A mixture of eggs, broth, and spices.

What is egg drop soup?

300

This Calendar follows a 12-year cycle, and each year is associated with a different animal.

What is the Chinese Zodiac?

300

The practice of venerating your ancestors and strong loyalty to one's elders.

What is filial piety.

300

Setting these off is supposed to scare away evil spirits.

What are fireworks?

300

An animal known for its love of bamboo and delightful fashion sense.

What is the panda?

400

A hot beverage with many varieties, first created in China 

What is tea?

400

A thin, flat item used for writing and drawing. Was invented in China almost 2000 years ago and is still essential to modern society.

What is paper?

400

Confucianism was founded in China over 2000 years ago by the philosopher _______. This school of thought emphasizes filial piety and has had a lasting impact on Chinese culture today.

Who is Confucius?

400

These folded containers, often containing gifts or money, are commonly given children and single adults.

What are red envelopes?

400

This city hosted the 2008 Olympics and is also the Capital of China.

What is Beijing?

500

A dish of chicken in a citrusy sauce.

What is orange chicken?

500

The Mongol Warlord ______ _____ and his son, Kublai Khan, conquered China in the 13th century. 

Who was Genghis Khan?

500

This Zen religion is the largest recognized religion in China, practiced by roughly a third of the population. There is a strong emphasis on meditation and mindfulness in this practice.

What is Buddhism?

500

It is a common New Year's tradition to offer sacrifices to your _________'s.

What is an ancestor?

500

China's "Official" name

What is The People's Republic of China?