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Questions and Answers
Why did the Emperor organize a race among the animals?
Why did the Emperor organize a race among the animals?
- To celebrate his birthday in a unique way
- To witness the special abilities of each animal
- To determine the order of the Chinese Zodiac years (correct)
- To see who could swim across the river the fastest
Which animal was the first to be named a year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Which animal was the first to be named a year in the Chinese Zodiac?
- Tiger
- Ox
- Rat (correct)
- Dragon
Why was the rabbit chosen as one of the animals for a Zodiac year?
Why was the rabbit chosen as one of the animals for a Zodiac year?
- Because it was clever despite not being able to swim (correct)
- Because it was the fastest in the race
- Because it could swim very well
- Because it made rain for the people
What special ability did the dragon have?
What special ability did the dragon have?
Why did the snake get assigned as the sixth year of the Chinese Zodiac?
Why did the snake get assigned as the sixth year of the Chinese Zodiac?
Why did the rooster get assigned as the tenth year of the Chinese Zodiac?
Why did the rooster get assigned as the tenth year of the Chinese Zodiac?
Who pushed the cat into the water during the race?
Who pushed the cat into the water during the race?
How did the dragon contribute during the race?
How did the dragon contribute during the race?
Why was the rabbit chosen to represent a year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Why was the rabbit chosen to represent a year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Which animal is described as being very tired during the race?
Which animal is described as being very tired during the race?
Why did the snake get assigned as the sixth year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Why did the snake get assigned as the sixth year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Which animal got assigned as the tenth year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Which animal got assigned as the tenth year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Why was the rat named the first year of the Chinese Zodiac?
Why was the rat named the first year of the Chinese Zodiac?
What characteristic of the dog led to its placement as the eleventh year in the Chinese Zodiac?
What characteristic of the dog led to its placement as the eleventh year in the Chinese Zodiac?
Study Notes
The Origin of the Chinese Zodiac
- The Emperor organized a race among the animals to determine the order of the Chinese Zodiac years.
The First Year: The Rat
- The rat was the first to be named a year in the Chinese Zodiac because it won the race.
The Rabbit Year
- The rabbit was chosen to represent a year in the Chinese Zodiac because of its kind nature.
The Dragon's Ability
- The dragon had the special ability to create clouds and bring rain.
The Snake's Placement
- The snake got assigned as the sixth year of the Chinese Zodiac because of its sneakiness during the race.
The Rooster's Placement
- The rooster got assigned as the tenth year of the Chinese Zodiac because of its loud crowing.
The Cat's Demise
- The cat was pushed into the water during the race by the rat.
The Dragon's Contribution
- The dragon contributed to the race by creating a storm, which helped the other animals.
The Dog's Placement
- The dog got assigned as the eleventh year in the Chinese Zodiac because of its loyalty and honesty.
The Rat's Victory
- The rat was named the first year of the Chinese Zodiac because it was cunning and clever, and it won the race.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the Chinese Zodiac story about the Great Race held by the Jade Emperor to name each year. Learn about the animals and their characteristics in this ancient tale.
