The Start of Winter Solar Term Quiz
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The Start of Winter Solar Term Quiz

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What is the Start of Winter according to the traditional Chinese calendar?

  • The day for performing the ceremony of 'welcoming the winter'
  • The 19th solar term of the year (correct)
  • The day the emperor takes a shower
  • The beginning of winter in meteorology

    • What did the ancient emperor do before the Start of Winter?

  • Took a shower and had no meat (correct)
  • Began the festival of the four beginnings of the seasons
  • Performed the ceremony of 'welcoming the winter'
  • Led his men outside the city

    • What is the significance of the Start of Winter in ancient times?

  • It marked the beginning of winter in meteorology
  • It was the day for performing the 'welcoming the winter' ceremony
  • It was the day the emperor led his men outside the city
  • It was an important festival (correct)

    • What is the legend behind the tradition of eating dumplings around Start of Winter?

    <p>Zhang Zhongjing saved people from a terrible illness by preparing herbs with meat in ear-shaped dough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Start of Winter signify for food harvested in autumn?

    <p>It should be stored well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Chinese people traditionally believe about the Start of Winter?

    <p>It marked the beginning of winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Start of Winter not considered the beginning of winter in meteorology?

    <p>The weather varies every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the legend about Zhang Zhongjing's actions suggest about the climate around Start of Winter?

    <p>It was extremely cold and people suffered from a terrible illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do different areas in China have different beginning times for winter?

    <p>China's vast size leads to regional variations in the beginning of winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Start of Winter the first solar term of winter in the traditional Chinese calendar?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did the ancient emperor take a shower and have no meat before the Start of Winter?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the Start of Winter considered the beginning of winter in meteorology?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does winter begin at the same time in every area of China?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there a legend about 'Medical Sage' Zhang Zhongjing saving people from illness around Start of Winter?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did Zhang Zhongjing prepare herbs with meat and put them into an ear-shaped dough to save people from illness around Start of Winter?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did the legend about Zhang Zhongjing's actions suggest that people's ears fell off due to the cold?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the tradition of eating dumplings around Start of Winter attributed to the legend of Zhang Zhongjing?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the Start of Winter one of the four important festivals in ancient times?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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