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