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Final Jeopardy

$100 Question

What is “Hello” in Chinese?

$100 Answer

$200 Question

What is “Thank you” in Chinese?

$200 Answer

$300 Question

What is “friend” in Chinese?

$300 Answer

tais-toi

Péngyǒu

$400 Question from H1

What is the Chinese equivalent of “cheers!”

$400 Answer

干杯 Gānbēi

$500 Question

What is “I’m an American?”

$500 Answer

我是美国人Wǒ shì měiguó rén

$100 Question

What global ranking is the Chinese economy?

$100 Answer

2nd

Source: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/download/GDP.pdf

$200 Question

What is RMB?

$200 Answer from H2

Rénmínbì 人民币

$300 Question

What is the official language in China?

$300 Answer

Mandarin Chinese

$400 Question

What is miànzi? 面子

$400 Answer

Miànzi is the idea of saving face: "We can all relate to the embarrassment we feel when our flaws or failures are publicly exposed, but the Chinese (along with many other eastern nations) have a super-sensitive radar for this." 

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/mianzi-in-china-2012-5#ixzz2gR6VcRHD

$500 Question

What is Guānxì? 关系

$500 Answer

Guānxì is relationships/connections

$100 Question

How long is China’s history?

$100 Answer

5,000 years of Chinese history and civilization.

$200 Question

What animal is considered to be Chinese national treasure?

$200 Answer The black and white Giant Panda is a national treasure of China. Its major habitats nowadays are the mountain areas of the Sichuan Basin in west-central China. The panda is an endangered species because of its low birthrate and its specialized living environment. The panda is a symbol of harmony, friendship, and peace, as well serving the country’s diplomatic activities.

$300 Question

What does the color red symbolize?

$300 Answer

Red symbolizes good fortune and joy. Red is found everywhere during Chinese New Year and other holidays and family gatherings.

$400 Question

When is Chinese New Year?

$400 Answer

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the first day of the first lunar month (in January or February). It is the most important and the happiest holiday in Chinese tradition. For Chinese, the Spring Festival means the beginning of a new year.

$500 Question

Who is Kǒngzǐ? 孔子

$500 Answer

Kǒngzi (551-479BC) is a Chinese philosopher and was the most influential educator and thinker in Chinese history. He was founder of Confucianism. His core philosophy is benevolence and rites, emphasizing that people should treat each other with respect, courtesy, and etiquette.

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What is considered to be the national dish of China?

$100 Answer

Peking duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era. This dish is prized for its crisp skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook.

$200 Question

What is Jiaozi?

$200 Answer

Jiaozi also known as pot-stickers are popular in Northern China. The filling for this dish usually contains pork, cabbage, and green onions and is dipped with soy sauce.

$300 QuestionWhat is dim sum?

$300 AnswerDim sum refers to a style of Cantonese food prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. In Mandarin Chinese, dim sum is called diǎn xin 点心 .

$400 Question

Why do Chinese people eat noodles on their birthday?

$400 Answer

Eating noodles symbolizes longevity. The long strip of noodles is a metaphor for the long walk of life.

$500 Question

Which province in China is known for its bold flavours and spiciness cuisine?

$500 Answer

Sìchuān province in southwestern China.

$100 Question

What is China’s population?

$100 Answer

1,349,585,838 (July 2013 est.)

Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html

$200 Question

How is a Chinese full name different from an American

full name?

$200 AnswerChinese name: Last, middle, first

English name: First, middle, last

$300 Question

How many time zone(s) does China have?

$300 Answer

1 standard time zone all year round. China is 13 hours

ahead of the U.S.

$400 Question

Why is the number 4 considered an unlucky number?

$400 Answer

The number 4 Sì in Chinese sounds similar to the word die/dead Sǐ.

$500 Question

Why is the number 9 considered a lucky number?

$500 Answer

9 Jiǔ sounds similar to the word “long time”

久久 .

Final Jeopardy: Ethnic

How many ethnic groups are in

China?

Final Jeopardy Answer

The PRC officially recognizes 55 ethnic minority groups

within China.