This Chinese New Year quiz is a great addition to any festivities you may have planned around the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year is the festival which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar.
The celebration removes the bad and old and welcomes the new and good. It’s a chance to worship ancestors and pray for a good harvest. The Chinese New Year takes place somewhere between 21st January and 20th February depending on the lunar calendar. These new year celebrations can last up to two weeks, and a week of this is classed as a public holiday in China.
Chinese New Year Quiz Questions Round 1
What is another name for the Chinese New Year in China?
Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival
What festival happens on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month?
A Chinese lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month
How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac?
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac
Red envelopes are given to children during Chinese New Year, what do they symbolise?
The red envelopes given during Chinese New Year symbolises prosperity and wealth
A dragon dance was performed in ancient China to pray for what?
When there was no rain for a long period of time, a dragon dance was performed to pray for rain
Chinese New Year Quiz Questions Round 2
What’s the name of the cookie given during Chinese New year to symbolise happiness?
Fortune cookies
Which Chinese greeting means Happy New Year?
Guo Nian Hao means Happy New Year
Which of these animals are NOT in the Chinese zodiac?
- Rat
- Goat
- Hamster
Hamster is NOT in the Chinese zodiac
Name the kitchen god who is worshipped through Chinese New Year celebrations?
Zao Shen or also known as Zao Jun
Washing what is considered bad luck on Chinese New Year’s Day?
Washing your hair is bad luck on Chinese New Year’s Day
Chinese New Year Quiz Questions Round 3
How many years does the Chinese zodiac span?
The Chinese zodiac spans 12 years
What is used to scare off the Monster Nian?
Fireworks
True or False – Bamboo is used to ward off evil spirits?
This is True
What is the missing element from the Chinese zodiac – water, earth, wood, fire?
Metal
Which number under 5 is considered unlucky in Chinese culture?
The number 4 is considered unlucky in Chinese culture
Chinese New Year Quiz Questions Round 4
Name the animal from the Chinese zodiac that lives in a hutch
Rabbit
What’s the Capital City of China?
Beijing is the Capital of China
Which fruit is considered good luck and given out during Chinese New Year?
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
Oranges are considered good luck in Chinese culture and often given as gifts during Chinese New Year
True or False – Chinese New Year is a National Holiday in America
This is False
Which food eaten at Chinese New Year symbolises prosperity?
Fish
