名人 (míng rén)
历史 (lì shǐ)
语法 (yǔ fǎ)
文化 (wén huà)
部首 (bù shǒu)
100
Who is the goat of 乒乓球 in China?
马龙 Ma Long
100
This concept of filial piety (孝 xiào), which emphasizes respect, obedience, and care for one’s parents, was central to moral life in ancient China and remains influential today. Who was the founder of this core value?
Confucius (孔子 Kong Zi)
100
Connect two sentences with the ONE-character word.
我喜欢打网球，________ 喜欢看网球比赛。
也 or 还 both are acceptable
100
This traditional Chinese art form involves handwriting using brush and ink.
What is calligraphy 书法 (shu fa)
100
What character is made up of the “dog”, the “grass,” and the “field” radical? (Answer must include character, pinyin, and meaning for full credit.)
猫 (mao) cat
200
Which famous Chinese basketball player played for the Houston Rockets, and how tall is he (for extra credit)?
Yao Ming 姚明；7.6 inches tall (2.29 meters).
200
This famous trade route connected China with Europe and the Middle East.
The Silk Road (丝绸之路 sī chóu zhī lù)
200
Connect two sentences with the TWO-character word.
我弟弟很想买狗，________ 我妈妈不同意。
可是
200
This traditional Chinese food is often eaten during the Chinese New Year and can be boiled or fried.
dumplings (饺子 jiao zi)
200
What character is made up of the “woman”, and the “child” radical? (Answer must include character, pinyin, and meaning for full credit.)
好 (hao) good, well
300
This Chinese leader founded the People’s Republic of China.
Mao Zedong (毛泽东）
300
This Chinese city hosted the 2008 Olympics.
北京 Beijing
300
Connect two sentences with the TWO-character word.
这件衣服不太贵，________ 颜色很好看。
而且
300
This classic novel features the Monkey King, Sun Wukong.
What is Journey to the West (西游记 Xī Yóu Jì)
300
What character is made up of the “speech” radical and the “short-tailed bird” radical? (Answer must include character, pinyin, and meaning for full credit.)
谁 (shei) Who?
400
A former English teacher in China, who founded Alibaba Group Holding.
Jack Ma (马云 Ma Yun in Mandarin)
400
When was the People‘s Republic of China formed (extra points for 月 and 日)?
1949年10月1日
400
Write the correct exclamations (characters + pinyin) to end each sentence:
1. 我叫白大明，你 _____ ？
2. Wow 哇，很好听！ 你很会弹吉他 _____!
3. 我们今天晚上去看电影 ______!
1. 我叫白大明，你 (呢 ne)？- Follow up
2. Wow 哇，很好听！ 你很会弹吉他 (啊 a)! - Admiration
3. 我们今天晚上去看电影 (吧 ba)! - Suggestion
400
Built in 2008 for the Olympic Games, this massive venue is nicknamed for its woven appearance.
What is the Bird’s Nest Stadium (鸟巢 Niǎocháo)
400
What character is made up of the “hand” over the “eye” radical? (Answer must include character, pinyin, and meaning for full credit.)
看 (kan) to watch, to look, to see
500
The first emperor of China united the country and linked earlier walls into what became the Great Wall.
Qin Shi Huang 秦始皇
500
This city was an ancient capital and is famous for the Terracotta Army nearby.
Xi’an (西安)
500
Write the correct verbs (characters + pinyin) for the meaning of "playing" these traditional Chinese instruments:
1.古筝 2.二胡 3.笛子.
(partial credit if pinyin only)
Fill in the gap with the TWO-character word.
我觉得吉他跟钢琴 ________ 好听。
1. 弹古筝 (tan gu zheng)
2. 拉二胡 (la er hu)
3. 吹笛子 (chui di zi)
500
How many ethnic minority groups does China officially recognize, and what is the name of the largest majority ethnic group in China?
55个少数民族 (minority groups) + 1 汉族 Hàn zú (majority group)
500
What character is made up of the “roof”, and the “swine” radical? (Answer must include character, pinyin, and meaning for full credit.)
家 (jia) family, home