China/TaiwanSingapore/Hong Kong Flashcards
Where is the Forbidden City located?
Beijing
How many time zones are located in mainland China?
one
How long did it take to construct the Great Wall of China?
200 years
How many stars are there on the national flag of China?
5
Which ancient trade route connected China with civilizations in the West?
The Silk Road
Yao Ming was a professional player in which sport?
Basketball
What do children typically receive at Chinese New Year?
Money in red envelopes
Which mythical animal is the symbol of the emperor’s power in China?
Dragon
The army of warriors found in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, is made from what material?
Clay
In which traditional festival do people in China celebrate the harvest and often light lanterns to represent prosperity and good fortune?
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival
What is the official currency of China?
Yuan
The name Singapore comes from the language of Sanskrit. What does it mean?
Lion city
What is the name of the most famous commercial road running through Singapore?
Orchard Road
What is the capital city of Taiwan?
Taipei
What is the traditional color for weddings in China and Taiwan?
Red
What major city does the Star Ferry Company service with transportation across Victoria Harbor?
Hong Kong
What is a traditional food eaten around the mid-Autumn festival?
Moon cakes
What is a traditional food eaten with family at the New Year?
Dumplings
What year was the Peoples’s Republic of China founded?
1949
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze
What major city does the Star Ferry Company service with transportation across Victoria Harbor?
Hong Kong
What is a traditional food eaten around the mid-Autumn festival?
Moon cakes
What is a traditional food eaten with family at the New Year?
Dumplings
What year was the People’s Republic of China founded?
1949
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze
