Ultimate Korean New Year Trivia Quiz
New Year's Eve is important everywhere, regardless of country. Korean New Year is also very famous around the world. Take this Korean New Year quiz to find out what you know about this eve. Did you know that Korean New Year is different from that of the Chinese? It usually occurs during January or February. This quiz lets you learn much more about the Korean New Year. Let's get started and see how much you score.
- 1.What is the main celebration of the Korean New Year?
- A.
Dano
- B.
Lunar New Year
- C.
Seollal
- D.
Chuseok
- 2.When is the Korean New Year celebrated?
- A.
The first day of the lunisolar calendar
- B.
The second day of the lunar calendar
- C.
31st December
- D.
1st January
- 3.What is the main food served during the Korean New Year?
- A.
Noodles
- B.
Fried Rice
- C.
Rice Cake Soup (tteokguk)
- D.
All of the above
- 4.Why do people wear traditional clothes during the Korean New Year?
- A.
It symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
- B.
It symbolizes the start of a new year.
- C.
It symbolizes respect for one's ancestors.
- D.
It symbolizes love and romance.
- 5.Which of the following is the main activity during the Korean New Year?
- A.
Parades
- B.
Fireworks
- C.
Religious ceremonies
- D.
Family gatherings and feasting
- 6.Which of the following animals is NOT associated with the Korean New Year?
- A.
Elephant
- B.
Ox
- C.
Rabbit
- D.
Dog
- 7.Why are red envelopes filled with money given during the Korean New Year?
- A.
To show love and friendship!
- B.
To wish good luck and fortune!
- C.
To wish wealth and prosperity!
- D.
To wish peace and harmony!
- 8.What is the significance of cleaning houses before the Korean New Year?
- A.
It symbolizes the start of a new year.
- B.
It symbolizes welcoming good luck.
- C.
It symbolizes peace and harmony.
- D.
It symbolizes getting rid of bad luck.
- 9.The holiday takes place in the span of several months.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Which of the following is associated with the Korean New Year?
- A.
Performing Korean rituals
- B.
Eating traditional foods
- C.
Playing folk games
- D.
All of the above
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