Chinese Culture

What is common to see while eating at a restaurant in China?

a. bones in meat are very well cleaned

b. free refill of soft drinks is provided

c. meat and vegetables are served separately

d. food is shared by all the people at the table

d. food is shared by all the people at the table

The old Chinese saying "Hunger breeds discontent" is used to indicate the importance of food to people's lives. In recent decades, a new part is added to this old saying to highlight

a. safety

b. variety

c. nutrition

d. freshness

a. safety

T/F People in China always like to have some drinks to go with their meals.

False

If you hear a Chinese talking about "red tea," he/she is very likely talking about...

black tea

Kungfu tea is the special tea ceremony popular in some areas in Southeast China. It is called Kungfu Tea because

it takes extra time and effort

T/F People in China like to go to tea houses mainly because there is a large variety of tea flavors they can try.

False

The drinking culture in China could put women.....

at a disadvantage

.... is important before promoting new drinks in China.

market research

What is this traditional Chinese costume called?

Tang suit

T/F To attend a wedding in China, one needs to wear a formal outfit to show respect.

False

What is this type of house called?

earthen tower

In modern times, which places do Chinese people live?

apartments

If you need to stay in Beijing for one year, how would you commute?

using public transportation

Most recommended way to get from Beijing to Shanghai?

by high speed rail

What is another name for the Moon Festival?

Mid-Autumn Festival

Which is not the typical activity for Chinese New Year?

a. giving kids red envelopes

b. exchanging gifts

c. decorating things in red

d. watching the gala on TV

b. exchanging gifts

Which choice is one of the traditions for the Qing Ming Festival?

a. having a dragon-boat race

b. burning the joss money

c. guessing riddles on lanterns

d. admiring the bright full moon

b. burning joss money

Suppose you are studying in China. Which day would be the best day to send your professor an appreciation card?

9/10 Teacher's Day

Which of these things could be considered Chinese culture?

a. personal food preference

b. personal artwork

c. personal spending habits

d. how someone celebrates a Chinese holiday

d. how someone celebrates a Chinese holiday

Which of the following is not correct about the quiz?

a. All the final exam questions are from the quizzes.

b. The open question answers should be left in the comments area.

c. The quiz questions are in the videos instead of Canvas.

d. The quiz can be completed later if the Sunday due time is missed.

d. The quiz can be completed later if the Sunday due time is missed.

A direct flight between America and China will likely fly over which place?

Alaska

Beijing is a __________ in China.

municipality

How many time zones does China have?

1

Which dynasty is considered the most prosperous one in history?

Tang

T/F General Tso's chicken is a popular dish in southeastern China, and was created in memory of General Tso.

False

Suppose you are visiting a friend in Shanghai and your friend's family is going to treat you to a traditional local meal. Which dish is very likely to be included in the meal?

a. dumplings

b. hotpot

c. roast duck

d. sweet and sour Mandarin fish

d. sweet and sour Mandarin fish

When you see "Sichuan in the name of a Chinese restaurant, it likely boasts

a. sweet and sour food

b. spicy food

c. seafood

d. dumplings

b. spicy food

To experience authentic Dim Sum, you may go to a _______ restaurant.

a. Sichuan

b. Beijing

c. Cantonese

d. Shanghai

c. Cantonese

Lantern Festival food

湯圓

Dragon Boat Festival food

sticky rice dumpling

Moon Festival food

月餅

Chinese New Year food

fish （年年有餘）

A baby born on January 1st, 2024 is which zodiac?

rabbit

In China, how would people address Prof. Sun

Sun Lin

There are three important moments to celebrate after a baby's birth, which one is not?

a. one month old

b. 100 days old

c. six months old

d. one year old

c. six months old

Which of the following amounts should not be gifted?

a. $48

b. $58

c. $60

d. $66

a. $48

Which should you not give to a family at a funeral?

a. red envelope

b. money

c. flowers

d. floral wreath with banners

a. red envelope

Which of the following statements is true in China?

a. women change their last name after getting married

b. people give presents to the newborn's family at the baby shower

c. people get candies from the newlywed couple to share their sweetness

d. black is the traditional color associated with death and funerals

c. people get candies from the newlywed couple to share their sweetness

T/F When Chairman Mao founded People's Republic of China, he launched the "One-Child" policy.

False

T/F Families in China are having heavy financial burdens due to high tuition fees for college.

False

T/F In some cities, parents will go to a matchmaking corner in a park to seek a potential dating partner for their kids.

True

T/F In China, many parents will save up money to buy a house (apartment) or pay the down payment for their children.

True

T/F If health permits, the elderly would rather pursue their own hobbies than taking care of their grandchildren.

False

T/F More senior citizens in China prefer to stay at a senior home if their financial status allows it.

False

"Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire."

Confucius

"When everyone sees beauty in the beautiful, ugliness is already there."

Laozi

"Gentlemen seek harmony but not uniformity."

Confucius

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

Laozi

What plays a fundamental role in shaping the Chinese traditional ideology?

Confucianism

T/F People in China have the right to choose whichever religion that they want to practice.

True

Which of the following are the five constant virtues from?

a. Confucianism

b. Taoism

c. Buddhism

d. Communism

a. Confucianism

Filial piety, a highly valued virtue in China, is about respecting one's parents and taking care of them when they are old. T/F

True

In China, people are pursuing collectivism over individualism because

a. otherwise they would be punished by the government

b. other people are doing the same thing

c. they know in return the society will give them a sense of protection

d. it is the traditional Chinese sense of propriety

c. they know in return the society will give them a sense of protection

You can hear people say "thank you" and "please" a lot at home since Chinese culture highly values politeness. T/F

False

When you offer some food to a Chinese friend over a meal and it is declined, what should you do?

a. take the food away

b. offer some other food

c. leave the food in front of him/her

d. offer it again

d. offer it again

To maintain good 關係 people in China will give each other enough space to show respect. T/F

False

Which of the following body language is not common for greetings in China?

a. shaking hands

b. hugging

c. waving

d. nodding head

b. hugging

Which of the following non-verbal communication is not common to see in China?

a. pause before giving a response

b. two close friends of the same gender walking arm in arm

c. indirect eye contact

d. standing up while being introduced to someone

c. indirect eye contact

To make a translated document for your Chinese client who is from Shanghai, China, you should choose _________ __________ (language) for translation.

simplified Chinese

"Face" is an important concept to keep in mind while communicating in China. Which of the following could make someone "lose face"?

a. being loud

b. stating disagreement indirectly

c. being hesitant in responding

d. answering a question wrong in class

d. answering a question wrong in class

When you are not sure whether a Chinese person is declining your request or not, you may

a. double check for clarification

b. judge by postures and tones of voice

c. pay attention to what is not said

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Suppose you are going to visit a school in China, which of the following could be a good present choice?

a. UC umbrella

b. UC clock

c. UC green hat

d. UC book

d. UC book

It is hard to make an appointment to see a doctor in China due to its large population. T/F

False

Traditional Chinese Medicine can be traced back more than 3000 years ago and is still practiced in China and some other countries. T/F

True

Chinese people are more comfortable with traditional Chinese medicine, so the western medicine is not very popular in China. T/F

False

The four basic ways of diagnosis in TCM is observing, listening, inquiry, and ____________

a. smelling

b. feeling the pulse

c. taking the temperature

d. laboratory testing

b. feeling the pulse

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is not easy to take due to its texture. T/F

False

Which type of TCM treatment has been done based on the picture?

a. cupping

b. acupuncture

c. gua sha

d. massage

c. gua sha

What type of art is this?

a. Tang tricolor pottery

b. porcelain

c. cloisonne

d. jade carving

c. cloisonne

The Tang tricolor pottery was used as ______ in ancient times.

a. decorations

b. gifts for foreign countries

c. ritual objects

d. funerary objects

d. funerary objects

Which city is the most famous for producing porcelain in China?

a. Beijing

B. Jingdezhen

C. Harbin

D. Xi'an

B. Jingdezhen

Which of the following arts and crafts can be used for Chinese New Years and other celebrations?

a. stone lions

b. jade carvings

c. fancy lanterns

d. cloisonne

c. fancy lanterns

The Chinese paper-cuts are made by professionals who have been trained to create this art. T/F

False

The female stone lion is the one with a cub under its left paw. T/F

True

What are the best places to buy some silk and silk products and China?

a. Suzhou and Hangzhou

b. Hunan and Sichuan

c. Shanghai and Guangzhou

d. some ethnic groups

a. Suzhou and Hangzhou

What is the Silk Road?

a. a road covered with silk

b. a road famous for silk products

c. a road to transport silk in ancient times

d. a road where silk was invented

c. a road to transport silk in ancient times

Both batik and blue calico use _________ in their production process.

a. wax

b. indigo dye

c. batik

d. blue calico

b. indigo dye

Which of the following arts and crafts involves Chinese calligraphy very often?

a. fan

b. embroidery

c. batik

d. blue calico

a. fan

There is a show which mainly consists of two people to tell stories in a witty or humorous way to make people laugh. What is this called?

a. Beijing opera

b. cross-talk show

c. reality show

d. palace drama

b. cross-talk show

The following picture represents __________ embroidery.

a. Suzhou

b. Hunan

c. Guangdong

d. Sichuan

d. Sichuan