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About Vietnamese Traditions Flashcards

1
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What is the traditional Vietnamese celebration that marks the Lunar New Year?

A

Tet Nguyen Dan

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2
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True or False: The color red is often associated with good luck in Vietnamese culture.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The Vietnamese custom of ancestor worship is known as _______.

A

Thờ cúng tổ tiên

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4
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What is the significance of the dragon in Vietnamese culture?

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The dragon symbolizes power, nobility, and good fortune.

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Vietnamese dish served during Tet?

A

Bánh chưng

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What is the name of the Vietnamese mid-autumn festival?

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Tết Trung Thu

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7
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True or False: Vietnamese weddings are often held in a simple and casual manner.

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False

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8
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What do Vietnamese people typically offer on their altars during ancestor worship?

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Food, incense, and flowers

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Vietnamese belief in _______ emphasizes the importance of harmony and balance.

A

Yin and Yang

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10
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What is the traditional Vietnamese dress worn during special occasions?

A

Áo dài

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which festival involves lantern displays and children carrying lanterns?

A

Tết Trung Thu

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12
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What is the customary greeting during Tet?

A

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới

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13
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True or False: Vietnamese culture places a strong emphasis on family values.

A

True

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14
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What flower is commonly associated with Tet and symbolizes renewal?

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Peach blossom (hoa đào)

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15
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Fill in the blank: The practice of giving _______ during Tet is a way to wish for prosperity.

A

li xi (lucky money)

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16
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What is the significance of the bamboo tree in Vietnamese culture?

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It represents resilience and flexibility.

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17
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common ritual during Vietnamese funerals?

A

Burning incense

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18
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What is the traditional Vietnamese practice of making offerings to the spirits of the deceased called?

A

Cúng

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19
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True or False: Vietnamese people celebrate their birthdays in the same way as in Western cultures.

A

False

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20
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Fill in the blank: The Vietnamese term for the Lunar New Year is _______.

A

Tết

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21
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What is a common activity during the Tet holiday besides family gatherings?

A

Visiting graves of ancestors

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22
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What is the Vietnamese term for the Lunar New Year?

A

Tết Nguyên Đán

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23
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True or False: Tết is celebrated only in Vietnam.

A

False

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24
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Fill in the blank: During Tết, families often prepare ______ to honor their ancestors.

A

offerings

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25
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What is a common food eaten during Tết in Vietnam?

A

Bánh chưng

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26
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What do Vietnamese people hang on their doors during Tết for good luck?

A

Peach blossoms or kumquat trees

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27
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What festival is known as the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam?

A

Tết Trung Thu

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28
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True or False: The Mid-Autumn Festival is primarily for adults.

A

False

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29
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What traditional lantern is commonly used during Tết Trung Thu?

A

Star lanterns

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30
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What is the significance of the dragon dance in Vietnamese culture?

A

To bring good luck and drive away evil spirits

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31
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What is the traditional Vietnamese dress worn during celebrations called?

A

Áo dài

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32
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What do Vietnamese people typically do on the first day of the Lunar New Year?

A

Visit family and friends

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33
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Fill in the blank: Vietnamese weddings often include a ______ ceremony.

A

tea

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34
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What is the name of the Vietnamese festival that celebrates the harvest?

A

Tết Đoan Ngọ

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35
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True or False: The Tết Đoan Ngọ festival involves eating sticky rice.

A

True

36
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What is the traditional Vietnamese dish served on Tết Đoan Ngọ?

A

Bánh tro

37
Q

What is the primary purpose of the Hùng Kings’ Temple Festival?

A

To honor the Hùng Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam

38
Q

What type of traditional music is often performed during Vietnamese festivals?

A

Ca trù

39
Q

What is the Vietnamese holiday that commemorates the death of the national hero, Trần Hưng Đạo?

A

Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương

40
Q

Fill in the blank: Vietnamese people traditionally believe in ______ spirits.

A

ancestor

41
Q

What is the role of the ‘bà mụ’ in Vietnamese culture?

A

To protect newborns and mothers during childbirth

42
Q

True or False: Vietnamese people often keep altars in their homes for ancestor worship.

A

True

43
Q

What is a popular Vietnamese custom during funerals?

A

Wearing white clothing

44
Q

What is the name of the Vietnamese festival that marks the end of the rice harvest?

A

Tết Trung Thu

45
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What type of traditional dance is performed during Tet celebrations?

A

Lion dance

46
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What is the significance of the kumquat tree during Tết?

A

It symbolizes prosperity and happiness

47
Q

Fill in the blank: Vietnamese New Year celebrations typically last for ______ days.

A

three

48
Q

What is a common gift exchanged during Tết?

A

Li xi (lucky money)

49
Q

What is the importance of the first visitor on New Year’s Day in Vietnamese culture?

A

They are believed to bring luck for the year.

50
Q

What is a traditional Vietnamese beverage served during Tết?

A

Mứt (candied fruits)

51
Q

What does ‘bánh chưng’ symbolize in Vietnamese culture?

A

The Earth

52
Q

True or False: The Tết Festival is only celebrated in rural areas of Vietnam.

A

False

53
Q

What is the traditional activity for children during Tết Trung Thu?

A

Carrying lanterns and participating in lion dances

54
Q

Fill in the blank: The practice of ______ is important in Vietnamese culture to show respect to elders.

A

filial piety

55
Q

What is the significance of the lotus flower in Vietnamese culture?

A

It symbolizes purity and serenity.

56
Q

What is the Vietnamese custom of giving red envelopes during Tết called?

A

Lì xì

57
Q

What type of food is commonly prepared to celebrate the Hùng Kings’ Festival?

A

Bánh chưng

58
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese practice of making offerings during the first full moon of the lunar year?

A

Lễ cúng ông Công ông Táo

59
Q

Fill in the blank: Vietnamese people often make ______ to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A

mooncakes

60
Q

What is the significance of the bamboo pole in Vietnamese festivals?

A

It symbolizes strength and resilience.

61
Q

True or False: The Vietnamese believe that the spirits of the dead can influence their lives.

A

True

62
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese game played during Tết?

A

Bầu cua cá cọp

63
Q

What is the Vietnamese term for the ‘Day of the Dead’?

A

Ngày Giỗ Tổ

64
Q

Fill in the blank: Vietnamese people often wear ______ during traditional ceremonies.

A

Áo dài

65
Q

What is the significance of the bamboo in Vietnamese culture?

A

It represents flexibility and endurance.

66
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese dish made of glutinous rice and mung beans?

A

Bánh chưng

67
Q

What is the purpose of the ‘thờ cúng’ ritual in Vietnamese culture?

A

To honor and remember ancestors.

68
Q

True or False: The Vietnamese New Year is based on the solar calendar.

A

False

69
Q

What is a common decoration used during Tết?

A

Peach blossoms

70
Q

What is the significance of the color red in Vietnamese culture?

A

It symbolizes good luck and happiness.

71
Q

What type of food is typically served after a funeral in Vietnam?

A

Vegetarian dishes

72
Q

Fill in the blank: The Vietnamese believe that the ______ of the deceased should be honored.

A

spirit

73
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese dance performed during Tết?

A

Lion dance

74
Q

What is a popular Vietnamese dish served during family gatherings?

A

Phở

75
Q

What is the significance of the bamboo in Vietnamese New Year celebrations?

A

It is used for decoration and symbolizes strength.

76
Q

True or False: Vietnamese culture places a strong emphasis on community and family.

A

True

77
Q

What is the primary focus of the Tet Trung Thu festival?

A

Children and family gatherings

78
Q

Fill in the blank: Vietnamese people often celebrate the New Year with ______ activities.

A

reunion

79
Q

What is the significance of the yellow apricot flower during Tết?

A

It symbolizes prosperity.

80
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese practice of giving thanks to the Earth and the sky?

A

Lễ cúng trời đất

81
Q

What is the traditional Vietnamese game played during Tết that involves betting?

A

Bầu cua cá cọp

82
Q

What is the importance of the first meal of the year in Vietnamese tradition?

A

It sets the tone for the rest of the year.

83
Q

Fill in the blank: The Vietnamese often celebrate the harvest festival with ______.

A

family feasts

84
Q

What is the Vietnamese term for the ancestor worship ceremony?

A

Lễ cúng tổ tiên

85
Q

What is the significance of the color white in Vietnamese culture?

A

It symbolizes mourning.

86
Q

What is a common practice during Vietnamese weddings?

A

The groom’s family brings gifts to the bride’s family.

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