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1
This fabric was first developed in ancient China, as early as 3500 BC...
Nylon
Wool
Silk
Cotton
2
Who is often considered China's greatest modern writer for most of the 20th century?
Deng Xiaoping
Lao She
Mao Deng
Lu Xun
3
What can you see on the back of 20 RMB note...
Emei Mountains of Sichuan
Lijiang Mountains
Karst formations of Guilin
Himalaya Mountains
4
How many time zones does China have?
Eight
One
Six
Four
5
What are some foods Chinese people traditionally eat to celebrate the Lunar New Year?
Corn, Pie, Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes
Croissants, Escargot, Champagne
Kiwi, Oranges, Apples, Mango
Dumplings, Fish, Rice Cakes, Spring Rolls
6
Which city in China is called a Special Administrative Region or "SAR"?
Tianjin
Chongqing
Shanghai
Hong Kong
7
It is considered good luck for the gate of a house to face:
East
South
West
North
8
Which Chinese holiday is on the first day of lunar calendar and lasts for 15 days.
Mid-autumn Festival
Spring Festival
Children's Day
National Day
9
Which influential Chinese thinker had a great impact on Chinese society?
Zhang Ziyi
Yao Ming
Confucius
Jackie Chan
10
What does this character mean?
A type of noodle
Human relationships
Computer software
A poisonous insect
11
This symbol is used to describe how opposite forces are interconnected and interdependent
Cheech-Chong
Yin-Yang
Qin-Qing
Ding-Dong
12
The Chinese cuisine is especially characterized by...
Sophistication in the use of condiments and spices
Variety of ingredients, dishes, and methods of cooking
All of these
Complexity of its methods of cutting
13
Who is this Chinese film director, producer, writer, famous for his movies?
Chen Kaige
Feng Xiaogang
Zhang Yimou
14
This place is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts...
Xiaopang Temple
Confucius Temple
Shaolin Temple
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Temple
15
Where does Dim sum originate from?
Shanghai
Northeast China
Sichuan
Canton
16
When Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism and Mohism were founded...
Tang Dynasty (AD 618–907)
Spring and Autumn Period (722–476 BC)
Han Dynasty (202 BC–AD 220)
Warring States Period (476–221 BC)
17
Which item is identified with China that it is still called "china" in everyday English usage?
Pottery
Kiln
Bronze
Porcelain
18
The famous government building in Beijing is on the back of the 100 RMB bill
he The Peoples Great Court
Great Temple of China
Great Hall of the People
The People's Hall of Fame
19
What is the most popular drink in China?
Coffee
Coca cola
Milk
Tea
20
What do you say when you answer the phone in Chinese?
zěnmeyàng
moshi moshi
nǐhǎo
wéi
21
The Three Kingdoms (AD 220–280) were:
Yuan, Ming, Qing
Wei, Shu, Wu
Dong, Bei, Nan
Pu, Pan, Gu
22
This boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing is made of...
Bamboo
Iron
Wood
Marble
23
How do you say "Happy New Year" in Chinese?
qíngrénjié kuàilè
guóqìngjié kuàilè
xīnnián kuàilè
24
What event marks the end of the Chinese New Year?
The Dragon Boat Races
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25
What is the Gùgōng in English?
Capital Dome
Forbidden City
Ming Metroplex
Dream Palace
26
Which holiday is NOT an official Chinese holiday?
Christmas Day
National Day
Labour Day
Dragon Boat Festival Day
27
What is "cute" in Chinese?
qíguài
kěxiào
kě'ài
28
Famous inventions of ancient China include:
parachute, video game console, electric light bulb
Higgs Boson, iPhone, nuclear power
thermometer, steam engine, loom
compass, gunpowder, papermaking, bristle toothbrush
29
The Tang Dynasty is considered...
The golden age of Chinese civilization
The period of political disunity
The last imperial dynasty in China
A revolutionary military uprising
30
This building was used for swimming events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Water Cube
Bubble Dome
Blue Sea Stadium
Horsefish House
31
In A.D. 130, Zhang Heng, an astronomer, invented the first instrument for monitoring :
Hurricanes
Volcanos
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
32
How do you say "Hello" or "How do you do" in Chinese?
Wǒ ài nǐ
nǐhǎo
zàijiàn
33
Do I need a visa to visit China?
A visa is required for all Australians and New Zealanders
For travel to China, no visa is required.
No visa is required to travel to China upto 90 days
34
Name this founding father of modern China
Mao Zedong
Sun Yat-sen
Chiang Kai-shek
Confucius
35
What was the last imperial dynasty in China?
Tang Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
36
How do you say "Bill Please" in Chinese?
yúkuài
mǎidān
jī'è de
37
Which is the largest city in China by population?
Tianjin
Chongqing
Beijing
Shanghai
38
Scientists believe that the wild panda population may be about...
100000
3000
10000
300000
39
Which city is an ancient capital of more than ten dynasties in Chinese history?
Nanjing
Chang'an
Wuhan
Kaifeng
40
In which city is this building?
Beijing, China
Chongqing, China
Hong Kong, China
Shanghai, China
41
The tallest building in China is the:
Jin Mao Tower
CCTV Tower
Shanghai Center
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
42
Who became president of China from 2013?
Mao Zedong
Deng Xiaoping
Xi Jinping
Hu Jingtao
43
What does the Dragon represent in Chinese culture?
Family, Marriage and Children
Freedom, Liberty, and Happiness
Money, Wealth, and Riches
Power, Strength, and Good Luck
44
English ability is a requirement on the National Entrance Exam for Chinese universities
True
False
45
What did ancient Chinese use to help them solve math problems?
abacus
wok
computer
ricksha
46
What is this popular meal in China called?
Stirfry
Hot pot
BBQ
Dumplings
47
What is the purpose of stirring in Chinese cooking?
To keep the wok clean
To bring out the aroma of the food cooking
To prevent boredom while cooking
To keep the wok clean
48
Chinese names usually start with the:
Middle name
Nickname
Given name
Family name or Surname
49
How do you say "water" in Chinese?
dá
dòufǔsī
shuǐ
50
What has become a serious problem due to intensified desertification in China?
Tornades
Floods
Dust storms
Earthquakes
51
During special occasions, Chinese give red envelopes to friends or family. What is inside?
Gold
Tickets
Silver
Money
52
What is the longest Chinese Dynasty?
Han Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
53
The monk who journeyed to India and translated over 1,330 Buddhist scriptures into Chinese
Ho Chi Min
Xuanzang
Zhu Ge Liang
Su Wu Kong
54
Hǎoxiào means:
That's good!
That's funny!
That's crazy!
That's interesting!
55
The essential implements of Chinese calligraphy include...?
Ink brush, ink, paper, and inkstone
Brush, dye, stones and water
Paper, matches, sticks, stones
56
"Fire" in Chinese is:
wèi
qì
jī
huǒ
57
Who called himself the first Emperor after China's unification?
Deng Xiao Ping
Qin Shi Huang
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
58
This Chinese knot which means "Double Happiness" is used for:
Reunion
A pay raise
Marriage
Birth of twins
59
Kublai Khan founded which dynasty in China?
Han Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
60
How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Chinese?
nǐ hěn pàng
hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ
xīwàng hé nǐ hǎohǎo
61
The Empress Dowager Cixi effectively controlled China for how many years?
77 years
21 years
47 years
7 years
62
Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic in
1966
1979
1949
1931
63
Huà (画) refers to:
Chinese painting
Chinese philosophy
Chinese music
Chinese calligraphy
64
What is China's highest mountain range?
Ruwenzori
Himalayas
Andes
Karakoram
65
King Songtsan Gambo was built this for his wedding with Princess Wencheng...
Potala Palace
Wild Goose Pavilion
Temple of Heaven
Forbidden City
66
Who is this famous martial artist and action movie star?
Chow Yun-Fat
Jackie Chan
Bruce Lee
Jet Li
67
Jianzhi (剪纸) is also known as:
Papermaking
Stonecarving
Papercutting
Stonecutting
