Which day of the lunar calendar is the Dragon Boat Festival celebrated?
A. The 1st day of the 5th lunar month
B. The 5th day of the 5th lunar month
C. The 15th day of the 5th lunar month
What is the main purpose of dragon boat races during the festival?
To entertain tourists
To honor the ancient poet Qu Yuan
To promote water sports
To celebrate harvest
What do people usually eat on the Dragon Boat Festival?
Mooncakes
Dumplings
Tangyuan
Zongzi
Which plant is commonly hung on doors during the festival for its symbolic meaning?
Chrysanthemum菊花
Peony牡丹
Mugwort
Rose
Why did people throw rice into the river in ancient times?
To feed the fish
To protect Qu Yuan’s body from fish
To attract birds as a sign of good luck
To practice a farming ritual
Which of the following is NOT a typical activity during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Making colorful bracelets
Climbing mountains
Drinking realgar wine
Holding dragon boat races
In which country is the Dragon Boat Festival also widely celebrated besides China?
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
All of the above
What does the dragon boat symbolize in Chinese culture?
Wisdom
Power and good luck
Wealth
Longevity
Why do people wear sachets (fragrant pouches香囊) during the festival?
For decoration
To ward off evil spirits and diseases
As a fashion statement
To attract good luck
The Dragon Boat Festival is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In which year did this happen?
2005
2008
2009
2010
What is the traditional drink for the Dragon Boat Festival?
Green tea
Realgar wine
Rice wine
Juice
Which river is associated with the legend of Qu Yuan's drowning?
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Miluo River
Pearl River
How are zongzi typically cooked?
Fried
Baked
Steamed
Boiled
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four major traditional festivals in China. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Spring Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
Qingming Festival
Lantern Festival
Which period in Chinese history is associated with the origin of dragon boat racing?
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Warring States Period (475–221 BCE)
Qin Dynasty