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Questions and Answers
What was the initial reason for the quarrel among the animals?
What was the initial reason for the quarrel among the animals?
Who was the first to reach the opposite bank of the river during the race?
Who was the first to reach the opposite bank of the river during the race?
How did the Rat manage to win the swimming race?
How did the Rat manage to win the swimming race?
What did the princess decide for naming the New Year after the race?
What did the princess decide for naming the New Year after the race?
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Which animal was named for the New Year after the Rat?
Which animal was named for the New Year after the Rat?
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Study Notes
Lunar New Year
- Twelve animals featured in the Chinese New Year tradition: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, pig
- Animals quarrelled about who should be the animal for the new year
- King's daughter suggested a swimming race to determine the winner
- Rat used cunning to win the race, reaching the other side then claiming victory
- Animals are now organised by years: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
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Test your knowledge about the Chinese New Year and its twelve zodiac animals. Learn how the race determined the order of the animals in the zodiac tradition. Dive deep into the charming stories behind each animal's character and significance in Chinese culture.