Question 1

The 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac are water, wood, earth, fire and… what?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Question 2

In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Lunar New Year by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Sweeping the floor

Question 3

Lunar New Year in China typically lasts how many days?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 4

The final day of the Lunar New Year in China is known as Shangyuan Festival, which is the festival of what?

Accepted Answer

Lantern

Question 5

The heavenly emperor who rules over Lunar New Year is named after which gemstone?

Accepted Answer

Jade

Question 6

In China, which of these is used to scare off the legendary beast ‘Nian’ on the day of the new year?

Accepted Answer

Firecrackers

Question 7

It’s traditional to leave ‘zào táng’ out in the house in order to appease which god?

Accepted Answer

Kitechen God

Question 8

Which of the following countries DOES NOT celebrates Chinese New Year, more widely known as Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 9

The leaves of which plant are used in spring cleaning during New Year to ward off evil spirits?

Accepted Answer

Bamboo

Question 10

Which of the following games is commonly played amongst families over Chinese New Year?

Accepted Answer

Mahjong

Question 11

The image of which Chinese deity is burned during the New Year celebrations to bring about renewal?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen God

Chinese New Year Celebration (Trivia Quiz)

2) In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Lunar New Year by doing what?