6. Culture and Comparative Perspectives

Festivals — Quiz

Test your understanding of festivals with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, which of the following traditional customs is associated with the practice of guessing lantern riddles (猜灯谜)?

Question 2

Which of the following traditional foods is commonly eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Chaoshan (Teochew) region to symbolize family unity?

Question 3

Which of the following represents a traditional ritual performed on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year in many Chinese households?

Question 4

During the Lunar New Year in the Jiangnan region, which of the following traditional foods is commonly prepared to symbolize wealth and prosperity?

Question 5

Which of the following is a traditional ritual performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival in some regions of China to honor the moon deity Chang’e (嫦娥)?