The Chinese Calendar

Description: The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar that has been used in China for centuries. It is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun, and it is used to determine dates for festivals, holidays, and other important events. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Chinese Calendar.
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What is the Chinese Calendar based on?

  1. The cycles of the moon and the sun

  2. The cycles of the moon and the stars

  3. The cycles of the sun and the stars

  4. The cycles of the moon, the sun, and the stars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun.

How many days are there in a Chinese year?

  1. 365 days

  2. 366 days

  3. 354 days

  4. 355 days


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Chinese year has 354 days.

How many months are there in a Chinese year?

  1. 12 months

  2. 13 months

  3. 11 months

  4. 10 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Chinese year has 12 months.

What is the first month of the Chinese year?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

  4. April


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first month of the Chinese year is January.

What is the last month of the Chinese year?

  1. December

  2. November

  3. October

  4. September


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The last month of the Chinese year is December.

What is the Chinese zodiac?

  1. A cycle of 12 animals

  2. A cycle of 13 animals

  3. A cycle of 11 animals

  4. A cycle of 10 animals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chinese zodiac is a cycle of 12 animals.

What are the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac?

  1. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

  2. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Cat

  3. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Cow

  4. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Buffalo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

What year is the Year of the Rabbit?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Rabbit is 2023.

What year is the Year of the Dragon?

  1. 2024

  2. 2025

  3. 2026

  4. 2027


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Dragon is 2024.

What year is the Year of the Snake?

  1. 2025

  2. 2026

  3. 2027

  4. 2028


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Snake is 2025.

What year is the Year of the Horse?

  1. 2026

  2. 2027

  3. 2028

  4. 2029


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Horse is 2026.

What year is the Year of the Goat?

  1. 2027

  2. 2028

  3. 2029

  4. 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Goat is 2027.

What year is the Year of the Monkey?

  1. 2028

  2. 2029

  3. 2030

  4. 2031


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Monkey is 2028.

What year is the Year of the Rooster?

  1. 2029

  2. 2030

  3. 2031

  4. 2032


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Rooster is 2029.

What year is the Year of the Dog?

  1. 2030

  2. 2031

  3. 2032

  4. 2033


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Year of the Dog is 2030.

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