Nian Quiz

A fantastical depiction of the Nian monster with a lion-like head and sharp horns, surrounded by red decorations and firecrackers, set against a vibrant Chinese New Year backdrop.

Discover the Legend of Nian

Test your knowledge about the intriguing legend of Nian, a mythical creature from Chinese folklore, and learn about its connection to the Chinese New Year.

In this quiz, you will explore:

The characteristics of Nian
How people traditionally scaring it away
Interesting secrets about the creature's behavior

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CuriousDragon42

How do you scare away Nian?

red and firecrackers

Fight it

Throw dumplings at it

You cant scare it away

When does Nian come destroy the villlage?

Chinese New Year midnight

Christmas eve midnight

Easter midnight

Never ever...

What does Nian look like?

A big bear with a long spikey tail

Dinosaur

Head looked like a lion with a sharp horn on it

Rabbit

How is the old man different from the other people in this story?

The old man does not believe the dragon is real

The old man does not live in China.

The old man is not afraid of the dragon

What secret does that traveler tell？

Nian loves eating dumplings

Nian is afraid of loud noises and color red

Nian is afraid of him

Nian is afraid of dark environment and color black.

What would Nian go onshore to hunt?

People and livestock

Bears and rabbits

Fish from the sea

Birds

What would people normally do to escape Nian?

Dig a whole in the ground and hide in it

Climb on top of the roofs and stay there

Fight it

Escape to the mountains

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