History
Who are the current leaders of US and China?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
What are the capitals of US and China?
Washington DC and Beijing
What street connects Harvard and MIT?
Massachusetts Avenue
Name 3 ways food can be cooked.
Steamed, broiled, baked, fried, stir-fried, boiled, grilled, etc.
When is Halloween and what do kids say on this day?
October 31,
Trick or Treat
Who was the first emperor to unify China?
Qin ShiHuang
Name a major river from China and the US
We'll check.
Which American actor studied at Harvard and had a character who worked at MIT?
Extra 100 points if you can name his/her hometown.
Matt Damon
Boston
What traditional food do Chinese people eat for Chinese New Year?
dumplings
What is the meaning of July 4 in the US?
Day of Independence (the day US declared independence from Britain).
What year was President Richard Nixon's first trip to China?
1972
U.S. President Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China was an important strategic and diplomatic overture that marked the culmination of the Nixon administration's resumption of harmonious relations between the United States and China.
What separates "northern" China from "southern" China?
Qinling Huaihe Line
When was IMUSE founded?
2007
Name 3 fast-food restaurants in America
McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway, etc.
What is the date of Lunar New Year this year (in Gregorian calendar)?
Double points: What is the zodiac of this year?
February 5, 2019
Year of the Pig
List any 6 dynasties of China
TBD
Name the 5 Great Lakes in the US
Superior, Ontario, Erie, Michigan, Huron
What university did President Xi Jinping study at and what was his major?
Tsinghua, Chemical Engineering
What are 3 common foods found in a typical American barbecue?
hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad/hamburgers, coleslaw, corn, barbecue sauce
Name the 12 Zodiacs of the Chinese calendar.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
What is the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
Double points if you can name the year each was written.
The former declared US independence from Britain, while the latter established the government structure of the new country.
1776, 1787
Name 10 provinces of China and 10 states in the US.
We can figure this out.
When were Tsinghua, Peking, MIT, and Harvard first established?
1911 (Tsinghua), 1898 (Peking) , 1861 (MIT), 1636 (Harvard)
List at least 6 ingredients in 八寶飯 (Ba Bao Fan / Eight-Treasure Rice)
Sticky Rice, Chinese sausage, Sausage, Red Bean, Mushroom, Shrimp, Peanut, Red Dates...as long as you can convince us :)
Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims had their first harvest in the New World in October 1621. Americans celebrate this holiday by giving thanks for what they have.