Chinese New Year Pop Quiz
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Play this exciting quiz to find out how well you know the Chinese new year. Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional calendar. The festival is commonly referred to as Spring Festival in mainland China and Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. The quiz offers interesting trivia and facts about it. If you like the quiz, do share it with your friends.
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Chinese New Year always fall between the 21st of January to 20th of February.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon. The lunar calendar does not align perfectly with the Gregorian calendar, which is the standard calendar used in most of the world. As a result, Chinese New Year can fall on different dates each year, but it always falls between January 21st and February 20th in the Gregorian calendar.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It is okay to give out pears as a gift during Chinese New Year.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Pears in Mandarin is "Li" which has the same pronunciation as "Leave". It is deemed to be inauspiciousPears are "li" in Mandarin which has the same pronunciation as the word "leave", thus deemed as inauspiciousRate this question:
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- 3.
Chinese New Year is the season of the largest human migration.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a major celebration in China and among Chinese communities worldwide. It is a time when millions of people travel to their hometowns to reunite with their families and celebrate the holiday together. This mass movement of people is often referred to as the largest human migration because of the sheer number of individuals traveling during this period. Therefore, the statement that Chinese New Year is the season of the largest human migration is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In Singapore, we get ONE day of Public Holiday for Chinese New Year.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In Singapore, we get 2 days of Public Holiday!Rate this question:
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- 5.
We should receive red envelopes from others with one hand.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is always respectful to receive them with both hands!Rate this question:
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- 6.
Chinese New Year gifts should be clad in colors red, yellow and gold.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
These are considered auspicious colours!Rate this question:
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- 7.
We should eat porridge during Chinese New Year.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Porridge is said to bring poverty, hence avoid eating porridge during CNY!Rate this question:
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- 8.
Eating dumplings during Chinese New Year is a tradition
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Dumplings are a symbol of golden ingots, thus eating dumplings during CNY symbolises wealth and prosperity flowing in!Rate this question:
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- 9.
2022 was the year of Tiger.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an animal sign, and 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year being represented by a different animal. The Tiger is the third animal in the cycle and is known for its bravery, power, and competitiveness. Therefore, the statement "2022 was the year of the Tiger" is true according to the Chinese zodiac.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is indeed celebrated for 15 days. It is one of the most important traditional holidays in China and is celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. The festival starts on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and ends on the 15th day with the Lantern Festival. During these 15 days, people engage in various activities such as family gatherings, feasts, fireworks, and cultural performances to welcome the new year and bring good luck and prosperity.Rate this question:
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