Geography
What continent is China located on?
Asia
What are China's two famous human made structures?
The Grand Canal and The Great Wall of China
Chinese people use this utensil to eat
Chopsticks
Confucius believed in kindess. What does kindness mean?
To be nice to other people. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
What color is known for good luck on Lunar New Year?
Red
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
To keep their enemies out
China's most famous carbohydrate is?
Noodles
What does the ying and yang symbolize?
Harmony and balance in nature.
What zodiac sign is represented in 2024?
The Dragon
To the east China is surrounded by what type of geographical feature?
Water
What is the Grand Canal?
A human made waterway
Why was the climate in southern China ideal for growing rice?
It is warm and rains a lot in southern China.
Confucianism and Taoism (Daoism) are two of the main belief systems in China. Which one does not believe in government and laws?
Taoism (Daoism)
Celebrate with dancing dragons, paper lanterns, red envelopes, family and food
China has two famous rivers. This river is one of the largest in the world.
Yangtze River
Why was building the Great Wall of China difficult to build?
It was built on the side of a mountain. It was steep and difficult to bring materials too.
The emperor lives in northern China. What famous dish comes from the north?
Beijing or Peking Duck
What are Confucius' four virtues?
kindness
righteousness
wisdom
trustworthiness
What are some things you should not do on Lunar New Year?
Do not wash or cut your hair, clean your house (dust or sweep), cry
The highest mountain in the world that borders China and Nepal.
Mount Everest
What is the Grand Canal's purpose?
To connect the north and south. Allows for irrigation and navigation. People and goods were transported easily.
This region is famous for soups and seafood dishes
Eastern region
What are the values of Taoism?
Being one with nature
Going with the flow
Balancing forces- Ying and Yang
How many days does Lunar New Year last for?
15