Lychee
Which dynasty did Chinese tea culture originate from?
Tang Dynasty
What animal represents this year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Year of the Snake
In Chinese names, is the family name first or last?
Family name first
What color dress does a bride usually wear in a traditional Chinese wedding?
Red
Where are couplets usually pasted during the Spring Festival?
On doors
What is the most popular color in China?
Red
What does the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolize?
Reunion
What food is eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Zongzi
Do people in southern China prefer to eat?
rice
What is the main activity of the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival)?
Climbing mountains
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze River
Which animal in the Chinese Zodiac does not exist in real life?
Dragon
How many ethnic groups are there in China?
56
Do people in northern China prefer noodles or rice?
Noodles
Who is the main character in “Journey to the West,” one of the Four Great Classical Novels?
Sun Wukong/Monkey King
When is the Qixi Festival celebrated in the lunar calendar?
7th day of the 7th lunar month
What do glutinous rice balls symbolize?
Reunion
What does eating “nian gao” (New Year cake) symbolize during the Spring Festival?
Progress and promotion every year
What does eating “nian gao” (New Year cake) symbolize during the Spring Festival?
Progress and promotion every year
At what time did ancient Chinese weddings usually take place?
A. Morning B. Noon C. Evening
C. Evening
How many days is the Spring Festival holiday in China?
7 days
What is China’s national treasure animal?
Panda
During which festival is the lion dance commonly performed in China?
Spring Festival
What gifts do people usually give to children during the Spring Festival?
Red envelopes
Which is the largest city in China?
Shanghai
What is the palace of ancient Chinese emperors called?
Forbidden City
In which direction was the Great Wall mainly built?
North
What type of instrument is the traditional Chinese guzheng?
String instrument
What foods do Chinese people usually eat during the Spring Festival?
Dumplings and fish
What is China’s national bird?
Red-crowned Crane
What was the main purpose of building the Great Wall?
Defense
What do fireworks and firecrackers symbolize during the Spring Festival?
To drive away evil spirits and celebrate
What is China’s national flower?
Peony
During which festival do people usually admire the moon?
Mid-Autumn Festival
What is eaten during the Lantern Festival?
Glutinous rice balls
What was the main material for writing in ancient China?
Bamboo slips
Which animal is the first in the Chinese Zodiac?
Rat
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival in the lunar calendar?
15th day of the 8th lunar month
What city was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road in China?
Xi’an
Why is the “Fu” character often pasted upside down on doors during the Spring Festival?
“Upside down” sounds like “arrive,” meaning good luck has arrived
What does eating fish symbolize during the Spring Festival?
“Fish” sounds like “surplus,” meaning “may there be abundance every year”
How many palaces are there in the Forbidden City?
980
What do people do during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Dragon boat racing and eating zongzi
What does the dragon symbolize in China?
Power
What is the main tool for Chinese calligraphy?
Brush
Who is the most famous Kung Fu movie star from China?
Bruce Lee
What plant is hung on doors during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Mugwort
Which is one of the most famous Kung Fu schools in China?
Shaolin
Which are the “Four Gentlemen” in Chinese flowers?
Plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum
Where is the most famous Chinese garden located?
Suzhou
What is traditional Chinese martial arts called?
Kung Fu
What greetings do people say to each other during the Spring Festival?
“Wishing you wealth and prosperity”
During the Dragon Boat Festival, who is commemorated by dragon boat racing?
Qu Yuan
What is the main activity of the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival)?
Climbing mountains