FREE Learn Mandarin Chinese Culture Questions and Answers

Question 1

Sri Mariamman, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, was constructed with the assistance of

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Naraina Pillay

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B Govindasamy Chettiar

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Tan Kim Seng

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Tan Tock Seng

Question 2

No Chinese marriage is recognized as legal unless the

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Couple perform the tea ceremony

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The exchange of gifts take place a few days before the actual wedding day

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Dowry is given to the family of the bride

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Red packets are given to the bride's family

Question 3

The phoenix represents

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Fidelity and sincerity

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Good omen

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Success

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Mystical powers

Question 4

The idea of yin and yang had a significant influence on traditional Chinese architecture, and

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Feng shui

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The position of the moon

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The emperor's decree

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The materials used

Question 5

Another name for the Temple of 1000 Lights is the

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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

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Wai Hai Chieng Bio Temple

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Thian Hock Keng Temple

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Shuang Lin Temple

Question 6

On Ang Siang Hill, the majority of the shophouses were built between

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1903 and 1941

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1960 and 1970

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1820 and 1850

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1870 and1900

Question 7

Vesak Day is the occasion for

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Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and nirvana.

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Guanyin's return to earth from Nirvana

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Lao Zi's death

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Confucius' birthday