FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The Chinese New Year Trivia Quiz

Remember those Chinese placemats with the animals? That is the Chinese Zodiac.

A multiple-choice quiz by trident. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trident

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,783

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1083

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (3/10), Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 78 (0/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What determines the start of the Chinese New Year? Hint

a Chinese monk who chooses the day according to tradition

the fourth Thursday in January

the new moon on the first day of the new year

exactly twenty-nine days after the earth completes a revolution around the sun

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. There is a grand celebration that takes place about fifteen days after the day of the Chinese New Year. What is it called? Hint

Day of the Dragon

Lunar Celebration

Lantern Festival

The Kiss of Heaven

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. How many years apart are the years of the zodiac animals? For example: when it is the year of the monkey, how many years ago was the last year of the monkey? Hint

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not an animal on the Chinese zodiac? Hint

Pig

Hawk

Rat

Dragon

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which year of the zodiac was it in 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017? Hint

Year of the Rooster

Year of the Tiger

Year of the Horse

Year of the Dog

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is most widely accepted legend pertaining to the order of the Chinese zodiac? Hint

the animals go in order of creation, first created to last created

the animals are in order of the the gods' favorite to least favorite

the animals would race across a river, the first to win headed the cycle

the largest animal was first, the smallest last

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Why would a person in China most likely ask another person what their animal is? Hint

to buy them gifts for their year

to see what type of pets they might own

to see who should receive respect because they are older

to find their exact age

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is most widely celebrated at the time of the Chinese New Year? Hint

Chinese heroes

Family ties

The nation's people

Old World culture

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What of these acts is extremely important for preparing for the Chinese New Year? Hint

Making cookies

Cleaning every part of the house

Hanging ornaments on a tree

Wearing loose-fitting garments for folk dancing

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is most characteristic of Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatowns in the U.S.? Hint

The stores in Chinatown are shut down for a day

The parades are most often fundraisers for local charities

The celebration is much longer than in China

Many people take a week or more off work

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Mar 19 2024 : Guest 64: 3/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 78: 0/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 194: 10/10
Feb 24 2024 : ZWOZZE: 7/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 24: 4/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 165: 6/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 95: 7/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What determines the start of the Chinese New Year?

Answer: the new moon on the first day of the new year

The Chinese have adopted the Western solar calendar but still use the old lunar calendar for festivals and celebrations.

2. There is a grand celebration that takes place about fifteen days after the day of the Chinese New Year. What is it called?

Answer: Lantern Festival

The Chinese celebrate with parades and night lantern displays.

3. How many years apart are the years of the zodiac animals? For example: when it is the year of the monkey, how many years ago was the last year of the monkey?

Answer: 12

The Chinese zodiac contains twelve animals. Each animal is active every twelve years.

4. Which of the following is not an animal on the Chinese zodiac?

Answer: Hawk

The animals include: Monkey, Rooster, Rat, Dragon, Dog, Ox, Ram, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Tiger and Pig.

5. Which year of the zodiac was it in 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017?

Answer: Year of the Rooster

As the years cycle with 12 animals, the cycles are 12 years apart.

6. Which of the following is most widely accepted legend pertaining to the order of the Chinese zodiac?

Answer: the animals would race across a river, the first to win headed the cycle

The ox was best prepared for the task. But, the rat had jumped on his back and became the first animal of the cycle.

7. Why would a person in China most likely ask another person what their animal is?

Answer: to see who should receive respect because they are older

You can usually find a person's age by asking them their animal, but that is not the reason a person would ask you. If you are older in China, you will deserve more respect from the younger.

8. Which of these is most widely celebrated at the time of the Chinese New Year?

Answer: Family ties

Spending time with friends and especially one's family is extremely important on the Chinese New Year's Eve and the day of the Chinese New Year.

9. What of these acts is extremely important for preparing for the Chinese New Year?

Answer: Cleaning every part of the house

This act is known as the "sweeping of the grounds". Every corner must be cleaned as old events are now over and you are welcoming the new ones.

10. Which of the following is most characteristic of Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatowns in the U.S.?

Answer: The parades are most often fundraisers for local charities

The parades are sometimes known as the lion dances. The dancers go from store to store, raising money for hospitals and other charities. This tradition started in the 1920s.

Source: Author trident

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.