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How Well Do You Know China's Provinces? Take the Quiz!

Think you can ace this provinces of China quiz? Let's find out!

Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
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This Chinese provinces quiz helps you practice naming every province in China and recall key facts as you go. Play at your pace, spot gaps before a test, and get instant feedback on each try. When you're done, try the full China quiz or build sound recall with a quick pinyin practice.

Which of these is a Chinese province?
Hubei
Ningxia
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Hubei is one of the 23 provinces of the People's Republic of China. Ningxia is an autonomous region, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region, and Shanghai is a municipality. .
What is the capital of Guangdong province?
Shenzhen
Zhuhai
Guangzhou
Dongguan
Guangzhou, also known historically as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong Province in southern China. .
Which province is located on China's southeastern coast between Zhejiang and Guangdong?
Fujian
Hebei
Shandong
Anhui
Fujian is a coastal province on the southeast coast of mainland China, between Zhejiang to the north and Guangdong to the south. .
Which province is famous for the Terracotta Army archaeological site?
Shanxi
Shaanxi
Henan
Hubei
The Terracotta Army was discovered near Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province. This vast collection of terracotta sculptures dates back to the 3rd century BCE. .
Which province has the largest population in China?
Shandong
Guangdong
Jiangsu
Henan
Guangdong Province has the highest population in China, with over 110 million residents, due in part to its economic development and major cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen. .
The Yellow River flows through which Chinese province?
Henan
Heilongjiang
Yunnan
Guangdong
The Yellow River, China's second-longest river, passes through nine provinces, including the densely populated Henan Province in its central reaches. .
Which province is known as the "Land of Eternal Spring" for its mild climate?
Fujian
Hainan
Yunnan
Guangxi
Yunnan Province, located in southwestern China, is nicknamed the "Land of Eternal Spring" because of its mild, often temperate climate year-round, especially in cities like Kunming. .
Which provincial-level division is the largest by area?
Qinghai
Inner Mongolia
Xinjiang
Tibet
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest provincial-level division in China by area, covering over 1.6 million square kilometers in the country's northwest. .
Which province borders both Myanmar and Vietnam?
Sichuan
Guangdong
Guangxi
Yunnan
Yunnan Province shares international borders with Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, making it one of only a few Chinese provinces with multiple land neighbors in Southeast Asia. .
Which province is the largest tea producer in China?
Henan
Jiangsu
Zhejiang
Shandong
Zhejiang Province is one of China's top tea producers, famous for varieties like Longjing (Dragon Well) green tea grown near its capital, Hangzhou. .
Which province is the birthplace of Confucius?
Shandong
Anhui
Henan
Jiangsu
Confucius was born in 551 BCE in Qufu, which is located in Shandong Province on China's eastern coast. Shandong has many Confucian heritage sites. .
Which Chinese province is the only one that is entirely an island?
Guangdong
Hainan
Taiwan
Fujian
Hainan Province is the only province of China that consists entirely of islands, with the main island of Hainan being the largest, and a number of smaller islets. .
Which province-level region is designated as an "Autonomous Region"?
Anhui
Hubei
Hebei
Guangxi
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of five autonomous regions in China, created to provide a degree of self-governance to the Zhuang ethnic minority. .
Which province is mainland China's easternmost province?
Heilongjiang
Liaoning
Shandong
Jilin
Heilongjiang Province in the far northeast reaches the easternmost point of mainland China near the confluence of the Heilong and Wusuli rivers. .
Which province's name literally means "north of the river"?
Henan
Hebei
Shanxi
Gansu
Hebei Province's name translates to "north of the river," referring to its location north of the Yellow River in northern China. .
How many provincial-level divisions does China have?
27
31
23
34
China has 34 provincial-level divisions, which include 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 Special Administrative Regions. .
In which province does the Yangtze River originate?
Yunnan
Sichuan
Tibet
Qinghai
The Yangtze River, China's longest river, originates from glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province before flowing eastward. .
Which province is abbreviated as "Su" in China's system of one-character province abbreviations?
Shanxi
Hunan
Jilin
Jiangsu
In the standard Chinese one-character abbreviation system, Jiangsu Province is abbreviated as "Su" (?), which is commonly seen on license plates and maps. .
Which province-level division borders more foreign countries than any other?
Tibet
Gansu
Xinjiang
Inner Mongolia
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region shares borders with eight different countries - more than any other province-level division in China. .
Which coastal province has the highest GDP in China?
Jiangsu
Shandong
Zhejiang
Guangdong
Guangdong Province has the highest GDP among China's coastal provinces, driven by manufacturing and the economies of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and the Pearl River Delta. .
Which province has the longest coastline in China?
Fujian
Zhejiang
Shandong
Guangdong
Shandong Province has the longest land-based coastline among Chinese provinces, due to its large peninsula jutting into the Yellow and Bohai Seas. .
Which province has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Hubei
Sichuan
Yunnan
Shaanxi
Shaanxi Province hosts several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Terracotta Army, Ancient City of Pingyao, and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. .
Which province contains China's deepest freshwater lake, Lake Kanas?
Xinjiang
Yunnan
Sichuan
Qinghai
Lake Kanas, known for its depth and scenic beauty, is located in the Altai Mountains of Xinjiang, making it China's deepest freshwater lake. .
In which province is the Three Gorges Dam located?
Hubei
Chongqing
Hunan
Sichuan
The Three Gorges Dam spans the Yangtze River near Yichang in Hubei Province and is the world's largest hydroelectric power station by capacity. .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Provincial Names -

    Recall and name all provinces of China by engaging with diverse quiz questions.

  2. Locate Provinces Geographically -

    Pinpoint each province's position on the map to strengthen spatial awareness of China's regions.

  3. Associate Key Facts -

    Connect each province with unique historical, cultural, or economic facts as you answer questions.

  4. Compare Regional Diversity -

    Analyze differences in climate, culture, and geography across provinces to appreciate China's diversity.

  5. Assess Knowledge Gaps -

    Identify areas where you need improvement by reviewing your quiz score and feedback.

  6. Improve Memory Retention -

    Strengthen long-term recall of province names and facts through repeated testing and active learning.

Cheat Sheet

  1. China's Five Administrative Region Types -

    China is divided into provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, special administrative regions, and the titular province of Taiwan (disputed). According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, understanding these five categories helps you recall why Beijing and Shanghai differ from Guangdong or Tibet. Remember: "Provincial" means most common, while "autonomous" signals significant ethnic minority populations.

  2. Geographic Zone Mnemonic -

    Group the 23 provinces into five regions (Northeast, North, East, Central, South) and use a catchy phrase like "HeLi Jiu" for Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin (Northeast). For example, "Bei Wu He" can help you recall Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei in the north. This zone-based mnemonic is endorsed by geography curricula at Peking University for better spatial memory.

  3. Size Extremes: Xinjiang and Hainan -

    Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest by area (~1.66 million km²), while Hainan Province ranks smallest (~35,400 km²). These facts are drawn from data published by China's Ministry of Civil Affairs, helping you associate extremes with memorable numbers. Think "X for eXpansive" and "H for Hello, small island!"

  4. Autonomous Regions vs. Provinces -

    Five autonomous regions (e.g., Tibet/Xizang, Guangxi) enjoy self-governance for ethnic groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs, per China's regional autonomy law. Contrasting these with standard provinces highlights cultural diversity and is a key point in modern Chinese administrative history courses at Tsinghua University. Recall: "Auto - ethnic, Prov - standard."

  5. Cultural & Economic Highlights -

    Guangdong leads in GDP (over ¥12 trillion in 2022), while Sichuan is famed for pandas and spicy cuisine - facts used in business and cultural studies at Fudan University. Linking economic data with cultural icons makes the provinces more than names on a map. Picture a panda munching bamboo in Chengdu while trade ships dock in Guangzhou for a vivid learning aid.

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