60 China Quiz Questions and Answers

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Welcome to our ultimate China quiz! 

If you want to test your knowledge of all things Chinese, this is the place for you. 

In this quiz, you will find 6 rounds of questions and answers about China and Chinese culture. We’ve included elements of geography, history, food and more.

To warm up, we will start with the easy questions and multiple choice and will then move onto more challenging rounds.

Good luck!

Round 1: Easy China Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital city of China?
2. Who is the president of China?
3. What is the most spoken language in China?
4. What is the currency of China?
5. Which Chinese celebration takes place each year between the 21st of January and 20th of February?
6. Which black and white Chinese bear is known for moving slowly and eating bamboo?
7. Tibet is home to the northern edge of which mountain range?
8. What is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac?
9. Which country shares China’s longest international border?
10. When did China last host the Summer Olympic Games?

Round 1: Easy China Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital city of China? Beijing
2. Who is the president of China? Xi Jinping
3. What is the most spoken language in China? Mandarin Chinese
4. What is the currency of China? Yuan
5. Which Chinese celebration takes place each year between the 21st of January and 20th of February? Chinese New Year
6. Which black and white Chinese bear is known for moving slowly and eating bamboo? Panda 
7. Tibet is home to the northern edge of which mountain range? The Himalayas
8. What is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac? Rat
9. Which country shares China’s longest international border? Mongolia
10. When did China last host the Summer Olympic Games? 2008

Round 2: China Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which European Country controlled Hong Kong until 1997?
   1. Britain
   2. France
   3. Portugal
   4. The Netherlands
2. Which of the following every-day objects was not invented in Ancient China?
   1. Wheels
   2. Paper
   3. Clocks
   4. Umbrellas
3. The famous Silk Road began operation in 130 BCE when which Chinese dynasty opened trade?
   1. Qin dynasty
   2. Han dynasty
   3. Xin dynasty 
   4. Zhou dynasty
4. What is the state religion of China?
   1. Buddhism
   2. Taoism
   3. Confucianism
   4. There is no state religion 
5. What is the longest river in China?
   1. Yellow River
   2. Mekong River
   3. Yangtze River
   4. Irtysh River
6. Which region of China is the most densely populated territory in the world?
   1. Hong Kong
   2. Macau
   3. Guangdong
   4. Fujian
7. If all the rail lines in China were laid end-to-end, how many times could they loop around the Earth?
   1. Once
   2. Twice
   3. Three times
   4. Four times
8. Yang Liwei was the first Chinese person to…
   1. Go to space
   2. Sail around the world
   3. Win an Oscar
   4. Climb to the top of Mount Everest 
9. Which of the following countries does not border China?
   1. Russia
   2. North Korea
   3. Myanmar
   4. Thailand
10. On which national holiday do Chinese people eat sticky rice dumplings called Zongzi?
    1. Spring Festival
    2. Tomb Sweeping Day
    3. Dragon Boat Festival
    4. Mid-Autumn Festival

Round 2: China Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which European country controlled Hong Kong until 1997? A. Britain
2. Which of the following every-day objects was not invented in Ancient China? A. Wheels
3. The famous Silk Road began operation in 130 BCE when which Chinese dynasty opened trade? B. Han Dynasty
4. What is the state religion of China? D. There is no state religion 
5. What is the longest river in China? C. Yangtze River
6. Which region of China is the most densely populated territory in the world? B. Macau
7. If all the rail lines in China were laid end-to-end, how many times could they loop around the Earth? B. Twice
8. Yang Liwei was the first Chinese person to… A. Go to space
9. Which of the following countries does not border China? D. Thailand
10. On which national holiday do Chinese people eat sticky rice dumplings called Zongzi? C. Dragon Boat Festival

Round 3: China Quiz – True or False

1. China is the most populated country in the world.
2. China is the second largest country in the world, after Russia.
3. China hosted the Winter Olympics in 2022.
4. In Chinese medicine, Yin symbolises male energy, while Yang symbolises female energy.
5. There are more than 150 cities in China with a population over 1 million.
6. Around 9% of the population of China have the surname Li.
7. China has the largest higher education system in the world.
8. Many Chinese buildings do not have an 8th floor because the word for 8 sounds like the word for death.
9. In 2013, the Chinese government passed a law obligating children to visit their parents over 60 years of age.
10. China has the lowest birth rate in the world.

Round 3: China Quiz Answers – True or False

1. China is the most populated country in the world. False, India overtook China in 2023
2. China is the second largest country in the world, after Russia. False, China is the fourth largest country in the world
3. China hosted the Winter Olympics in 2022. True
4. In Chinese medicine, Yin symbolises male energy, while Yang symbolises female energy. False
5. There are more than 150 cities in China with a population over 1 million.True
6. Around 9% of the population of China have the surname Li. False
7. China has the largest higher education system in the world. True
8. Many Chinese buildings do not have an 8th floor because the word for 8 sounds like the word for death. False, that would be the number 4
9. In 2013, the Chinese government passed a law obligating children to visit their parents over 60 years of age. True
10. China has the lowest birth rate in the world. False, though it’s birthrate is very low

Round 4: Medium China Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Tibet?
2. The Little Red Book is a collection of quotations from which former Chinese leader?
3. What religion do the Uyghur people of Western China practice?
4. What is the name for the vital energy in Chinese Medicine?
5. Which Chinese city is known for its large Russian community?
6. What was the longest lasting Chinese dynasty?  
7. Which Chinese province has the largest population?
8. Which Chinese mythical creature is sometimes known as the loong, long or lung?
9. What is the traditional colour for Chinese brides to wear at their wedding?
10. During the Cold War, China and the USA exchanged players of which sport to improve relations between the two countries?

Round 4: Medium China Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Tibet? Lhasa
2. The Little Red Book is a collection of quotations from which former Chinese leader? Mao Tse-Tung 
3. What religion do the Uyghur people of Western China practice? Islam
4. What is the name for the vital energy in Chinese Medicine? Qi
5. Which Chinese city is known for its large Russian community? Harbin
6. What was the longest lasting Chinese dynasty?  The Zhou Dynasty
7. Which Chinese province has the largest population? Guangdong Province 
8. Which Chinese mythical creature is sometimes known as the loong, long or lung? Chinese dragon
9. What is the traditional colour for Chinese brides to wear at their wedding? Red
10. During the Cold War, China and the USA exchanged players of which sport to improve relations between the two countries? Ping Pong

Round 5: Hard China Trivia Questions

1. Which ancient Chinese emperor commissioned the Terracotta Army?
2. Who was the only ever female ruler of China?
3. What is the title of the military treatise written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu?
4. Which province would you travel to if you wanted to visit the Mogao Caves?
5. What is the oldest university in China?
6. Which Chinese city was formerly known as Dihua or Tihwa?
7. What kind of cereal is China’s national liquor, Baijiu, made from?
8. Which search engine is sometimes referred to in the west as ‘Chinese Google’?
9. The Longmen Grottoes in Henan Province are home to tens of thousands of statues of which religious figure?
10. What is the name of the western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China?

Round 5: Hard China Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which ancient Chinese emperor commissioned the Terracotta Army? Qin Shi Huang
2. Who was the only ever female ruler of China? Wu Zetian
3. What is the title of the military treatise written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu? The Art of War
4. Which province would you travel to if you wanted to visit the Mogao Caves? Gansu Province
5. What is the oldest university in China? Tianjin University
6. Which Chinese city was formerly known as Dihua or Tihwa? Ürümqi
7. What kind of cereal is China’s national liquor, Baijiu, made from? Sorghum
8. Which search engine is sometimes referred to in the west as ‘Chinese Google’? Baidu
9. The Longmen Grottoes in Henan Province are home to tens of thousands of statues of which religious figure? Buddha
10. What is the name of the western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China? Jiayu Pass/Jiayuguan Pass

Round 6: China Picture Quiz

Round 6: Answers

1. The Forbidden City
2. The Great Wall of China
3. Potala Palace
4. The Terracotta Army Museum
5. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
6. Temple of Heaven
7. Leshan Giant Buddha
8. Summer Palace
9. Huanglong Pools
10. Longmen Grottoes

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