China is a one-in-a-lifetime destination that is full of history, culture, cuisine, nature, and … surprises. Whether you are planning your next trip to this country or just want to learn more about the world, let’s take a look at the following 33 China quiz questions and answers to see how much you know.
China Quiz Questions And Answers
1. Which animal lives in the cold mountain forests of China and has a striking black-and-white coat of fur?
A. Siberian tiger
B. Giant panda
C. Lynx
2. Which city is the capital of China?
A. Shanghai
B. Beijing
C. Shenzhen
3. What is the official name of China?
A. Federal Republic of China
B. Socialist Republic of China
C. People’s Republic of China
4. Which ancient trade route connected China with other civilisations in the West?
A. The Silk Road
B. The Golden Road
C. The Spice Road
5. How long did it take in total to construct the Great Wall of China?
A. Over 20 years
B. Over 200 years
C. Over 2000 years
6. How many stars are there on the national flag of China?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
7. Yao Ming is a former Chinese professional player in which sport?
A. Basketball
B. Badminton
C. Table tennis
8. What was the first dynasty of Imperial China, which lasted between 221 and 206 BC?
A. Han dynasty
B. Xin dynasty
C. Qin dynasty
9. What do children typically receive at Chinese New Year?
A. New clothes
B. Fortune cookies
C. Money in red envelopes
10. Which of the following numbers is typically considered to be unlucky in Chinese culture?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
11. Founded by Jack Ma in 1999, which Chinese company is one of the largest e-commerce firms and retailers in the world?
A. Tencent
B. Alibaba
C. Huawei
12. Which concept in Chinese philosophy declares that the universe consists of two contrary, yet complementary forces?
A. Yin and Yang
B. Feng Shui
C. Shiatsu
13. Which mythical animal is the symbol of the emperor’s power in China?
A. Unicorn
B. Dragon
C. Phoenix
14. What is the most prominent religion in China?
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Buddhism
15. Which of the following is NOT a Chinese invention?
A. Paper
B. Compass
C. Fountain pen
16. The Terra-Cotta Army in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, is made from which material?
A. Stone
B. Clay
C. Wood
17. What is the main food crop in southern regions of China?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Potatoes
18. What has been the official language of China since the 1930s?
A. Mandarin
B. Cantonese
C. Tibetan
19. Which of the following animals is NOT in the Chinese zodiac?
A. Rooster
B. Sheep
C. Pig
20. In which traditional festival do people in China offer sacrifices to the moon to bring good luck?
A. Dragon Boat Festival
B. Double Seventh Day
C. Mid-Autumn Festival
21. Which of the following is a popular Chinese dish?
A. Dim sum
B. Pho
C. Pak Kra Pao
22. Which of the following countries does NOT share the border with China?
A. Vietnam
B. South Korea
C. India
23. How many time zones are there in China?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
24. In the Chinese classic novel “Journey to the West”, which animal is Sun Wukong?
A. A horse
B. A pig
C. A monkey
25. Imagine you are going to have a meeting with some Chinese business partners. What is the proper way to greet them?
A. Nod and bow to everyone, starting from the most senior people
B. Give a hug to everyone, starting from the most senior people
C. Shake hands with everyone, starting from the most senior people
26. What is the official currency of China?
A. Renminbi
B. Yen
C. Won
27. What is the largest ethnic group in China and also accounts for up to 18 per cent of the world’s population?
A. Zhuang
B. Han Chinese
C. Manchu
28. What is the most popular family name in China?
A. Lee
B. Wang
C. Chen
29. What is the nickname for Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China?
A. Venice of the East
B. Paris of the East
C. Las Vegas of the East
30. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China is the inspiration for the Pandora planet in which blockbuster?
A. Star Wars
B. Avatar
C. Guardians of the Galaxy
31. Hong Kong was under the rule of which country before it was returned to China on July 1, 1997?
A. Britain
B. Portugal
C. France
32. Which of the following facts is true about Chinese writing?
A. It is based on sounds rather than signs
B. It has no alphabet
C. It is easy to learn all Chinese characters
33. Which practice in traditional Chinese medicine involves the insertion of thin needles through the skin at some points of the body to treat illness or alleviate pain?
A. Cupping therapy
B. Gua sha
C. Acupuncture
What do you think about these China quiz questions and answers? We hope you learn some interesting facts about the history and culture of this beautiful country. For more challenges on the same topic, check out the following Asia quiz.
James Issoglu
Most of the questions are very basic