Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
China is one of the world’s oldest civilisations. Its history goes back thousands of years.
Many old Chinese inventions and celebrations are still important today and are used in our daily lives. For example, people still use a compass to find their way when they don’t have a smartphone.
Festivals also have a long history. Lunar New Year traditions have been celebrated by Chinese people for thousands of years.
In the past, when most people in China were farmers, the Lunar New Year was a special time each year when they could take a break from work.
Chinese inventions crossword puzzle
Instructions
Fill out the crossword puzzle below to check what you know about well-known Chinese inventions. You can check your answers in the footnote at the bottom of the page.
Across
2. official paper money issued by authorities and banks
3. a luxurious fabric spun by a certain insect
6. an ancient explosive powder used in weapons and fireworks
7. a device that transfers text and images onto paper
Down
1. a magnetic tool that helps you find your way
4. an object flown in the air with a string
5. thin material for writing and printing words or images on
Celebrating cultural traditions
There are many Chinese festivals, from Lunar New Year to the Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn festivals. What are your favourite celebrations? In the boxes below, talk about the holidays you like the most. You can choose from Chinese festivals or from other cultures you know about. The first one is done as an example.
Crossword puzzle answers
1. compass; 2. banknote; 3. silk; 4. kite; 5. paper; 6. gunpowder; 7. printer
