1. What is the English translation of Beijing? Northern Capital Western Capital Eastern Capital Southern Capital

2. Beijing became capital of China during which dynasty? Ming Han Qing Song

3. The palace of the Chinese emperors in Beijing was known by what name? The Heavenly Palace The Tranquil City The Dragon Palace The Forbidden City

4. Between 1928 and 1949 Beijing was known as Peiping. Where was the capital at this time? Nanjing Canton Shanghai Xi'an

5. Where would you find the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Imperial Vault of Heaven? Temple of Heaven Beihai Park Tiananmen Square Summer Palace

6. Tiananmen sits at the north end of the square of the same name. Now mounted with a large portrait of Chairman Mao, what does Tiananmen mean? Gate of Divine Might Gate of Heavenly Peace Meridian Gate Gate of Supreme Harmony

7. One of the attractions of the Summer Palace is a large boat made out of what substance? Marble Bamboo Iron Glass

8. What is a hutong? A street or alleyway A Beijing delicacy of fried snake A Beijing rickshaw A street food vendor

9. Which river flows through Beijing? Huai He Huang He Hai He Yangtze

10. Although it is the Chinese capital, Beijing is not China's largest city. Which Chinese city outstrips Beijing in terms of population? Shanghai Guangzhou Hong Kong Nanjing