Lunar New Year quiz
Celebrated across Asia and around the world. How much do you know?
10 multiple-choice questions, with the answer explained after each one.
Answer each question, see why, and beat your best score.
All 10 questions and answers
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- How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac?
- 8
- 24
- 12
- 10
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12. Each year is linked to one animal.
- Which animal comes first in the zodiac cycle?
- Rat
- Dragon
- Ox
- Tiger
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Rat. Legend says the rat rode on the ox and jumped ahead at the finish.
- Lunar New Year 2026 begins the Year of the…
- Goat
- Snake
- Horse
- Dragon
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Horse. It started on 17 February 2026.
- What are given in red envelopes at Lunar New Year?
- Tea leaves
- Money
- Letters
- Seeds
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Money. Red symbolises good luck.
- Which festival on the 15th day ends the New Year celebrations?
- Qingming
- The Lantern Festival
- The Dragon Boat Festival
- The Mid-Autumn Festival
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The Lantern Festival. People display and release lanterns.
- In China, Lunar New Year is also called…
- The Winter Festival
- The Moon Festival
- The Harvest Festival
- The Spring Festival
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The Spring Festival. Chunjie means Spring Festival.
- Which mythical beast were firecrackers and the colour red said to scare away?
- Fenghuang
- Qilin
- Nian
- Pixiu
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Nian. Nian is said to fear loud noises and red.
- What is Lunar New Year called in Vietnam?
- Seollal
- Tết
- Losar
- Songkran
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Tết. Seollal is the Korean New Year.
- Why are dumplings popular at Lunar New Year in northern China?
- They're quick to cook
- Their shape resembles ancient silver ingots, symbolising wealth
- They're eaten only by children
- They're traditionally red
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Their shape resembles ancient silver ingots, symbolising wealth. Families often make them together.
- Which dance, performed by two people in one costume, is popular at Lunar New Year?
- The ribbon dance
- The lion dance
- The sword dance
- The fan dance
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The lion dance. It's said to bring good luck.