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Lunar New Year

Created by lompocjoe

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Lunar New Year game quiz
"February 17, 2007, marked the beginning of "The Year Of The Pig" according to the Lunar New Year calendar. Millions of people around the world, and especially in Oriental countries, celebrate this fascinating holiday....how much do you know about it?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. 2007 is known as "The Year Of The Pig", but it is often referred to as the year of this animal.
    Buffalo
    Boar
    Cat
    Rabbit


2. This California city which has one of the largest Chinese communities outside of China is host to a colorful Lunar New Year celebration.
    Bakersfield
    Los Angeles
    San Francisco
    Sacramento


3. Even though there is little connection between Western and Eastern astrology, both have this number of divisions in their respective cycles.
    12
    14
    8
    10


4. In addition to the animal representing a particular year, there are five element signs indicating the 'type' of animal you represent. These elements are wood, fire, water, metal, and _________.
    Smoke
    earth
    Wind
    Snow


5. No one really knows how the 12 animals were chosen, but the most accepted fable has this religious leader issuing a call to all animals of the world to come before him and pay their respects.
    Krishna
    Confucious
    Jimmo Tenno
    Buddha


6. The Lunar New Year (often called the Chinese New Year) is celebrated on the same day every year, just like the West's January 1st.
    True
    False


7. The Rat has special importance in the Lunar New Year cycle. Why?
    The first Rat to begin the journey died and was replaced by the rodent who eventually completed the journey
    He cheated along the journey and caused the other animals to lose direction
    It was the smallest of the 12 animals who completed the journey and, therefore, is the first animal in the 12-year cycle
    The Rat and the Rooster were constantly fighting


8. I mentioned earlier that our images of animals such as the Pig are very different in the Lunar calendar. Which of these three qualities would you associate with a Pig person? (Hint: 3 are good, one not so good)
    Honest, Popular, Hard working, Gullible
    Intuitive, flexible attitude, mistrust of others, confused
    Brash, bold, loud, fearsome
    Friendly, intelligent, creative, stubborn, flighty


9. In 1985, a movie about criminal activities in the Chinese 'underworld' of New York City was made, starring Mickey Rourke and featuring a screenplay written by Oliver Stone.
    The Year of the Snake
    The Year of the Dragon
    The Year of the Tiger
    The Year of the Wood Ox


10. Hopefully I tickled your interest in learning more about this fascinating holiday. If so, how would you find information on the Lunar New Year?
    Borrow books from the Library
    Attend a celebration in your area
    Google "Lunar New Year"
    All answers are correct...there is a wealth of information out there...


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Compiled Jun 28 12