Question 1: The Lijiang River flows through these mountains and is depicted on the back of the Chinese 20 yuan bill. Who’s on the front of the bill?
The given options are:
- Chiang Kai-shek
- Mao Zedong
- Xi Jinping
Correct Answer: Mao Zedong
Fact: Mao is considered the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he led as chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from 1949 until his death in 1976.
Question 2: What is the most practiced religion in China?
The given options are:
- Islam
- Taoism
- Buddhism
Correct Answer: Buddhism
Fact: While the People's Republic of China is officially an atheist state, the government formally recognizes five religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam. Nearly three-quarters of Chinese people are atheist, irreligious, or practice Chinese folk religion.
Question 3: What is China’s national animal?
The given options are:
- Giant panda
- Tiger
- Giant salamander
Correct Answer: Giant panda
Fact: Long a symbol of China, the panda has appeared on the Chinese Gold Panda coin since it was introduced in 1982.