Beijing, China — Questions and answers

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Who used to live in the Forbidden City a long time ago?

Choices

  1. Regular families with many pets
  2. Farmers who grew food
  3. Emperors and their households ✓
  4. Merchants who sold goods

Answer: Emperors and their households

From page 1

What did emperors pray for at the Temple of Heaven?

Choices

  1. New toys and games
  2. Good harvests of crops ✓
  3. Longer sunny days
  4. Faster horses

Answer: Good harvests of crops

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What is a common practice when shopping at Silk Street Market?

Choices

  1. Singing loudly
  2. Bargaining for prices ✓
  3. Dancing in the aisles
  4. Sleeping in the stores

Answer: Bargaining for prices

From page 5

Who used the Summer Palace as a special retreat?

Choices

  1. The city's farmers
  2. School teachers
  3. The imperial family ✓
  4. Local musicians

Answer: The imperial family

From page 6

What is Peking Duck served with?

Choices

  1. Big thick toast and butter
  2. Thin pancakes, scallions, and sweet bean sauce ✓
  3. French fries and ketchup
  4. Chocolate syrup and sprinkles

Answer: Thin pancakes, scallions, and sweet bean sauce

From page 7

What kind of events happen at Tiananmen Square?

Choices

  1. Only quiet reading clubs
  2. National events, parades, and gatherings ✓
  3. Just animal races
  4. Only small private parties

Answer: National events, parades, and gatherings

From page 8

What were the buildings in the 798 Art District before they became art spaces?

Choices

  1. Old schools
  2. Decommissioned military factories ✓
  3. Giant toy stores
  4. Empty shopping malls

Answer: Decommissioned military factories

From page 9

What kind of views can you see from the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall?

Choices

  1. Views of a deep blue ocean
  2. Stunning views of the surrounding landscape ✓
  3. Views of a crowded city street
  4. Views of a sandy desert

Answer: Stunning views of the surrounding landscape

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