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Mandarin Jeopardy

Mandarin. Project the board, share one room code, and keep the class on the same review.

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Round 1

LANGUAGE

$200
This term refers to the standard spoken form of Chinese based on the Beijing dialect.
$400
This romanization system uses the Latin alphabet to represent the sounds of the language.
$600
This simplified character system replaced traditional scripts in mainland China during the 1950s.
$800
These marks are used to distinguish different meanings of syllables in the tonal system.
$1000
This linguistic feature involves a slight pause or breath to differentiate homophones.

CUISINE

$200
This fermented soybean product adds a savory depth to many regional sauces.
$400
This staple grain is the primary accompaniment to most meals in northern regions.
$600
This savory pancake is a popular street food made with egg, cilantro, and crispy crackers.
$800
These flour-based wrappers are filled with meat or vegetables and steamed or fried.
$1000
This popular stir-fried dish features cubed chicken, peanuts, and chili peppers.

GEOGRAPHY

$200
This expansive capital city serves as the political and cultural center of the region.
$400
This massive mountain range forms a natural barrier to the west of the plains.
$600
This river is known as the cradle of civilization for the northern territories.
$800
This massive man-made waterway connects the north to the south, facilitating trade.
$1000
This historic wall spans the northern borders to defend against nomadic invasions.

DYNASTIES

$200
This era is famous for the construction of the Terracotta Army near Xi'an.
$400
This golden age saw an explosion in poetry, art, and the expansion of the Silk Road.
$600
This period was marked by the establishment of the Forbidden City as the imperial residence.
$800
This final imperial dynasty lasted until the early 20th century.
$1000
This early period is legendary for the introduction of centralized governance.

CULTURE

$200
This philosophy emphasizes respect for elders and filial piety.
$400
This intricate art form involves cutting paper into decorative designs.
$600
These red envelopes are traditionally given as gifts containing money for good luck.
$800
This festive celebration marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year.
$1000
This traditional stringed instrument has a history spanning over two thousand years.

HISTORY

$200
This major 19th-century conflict resulted in the cession of Hong Kong.
$400
This ancient path connected eastern regions to the Mediterranean for trade.
$600
This visionary architect designed the modern layout of the capital's central axes.
$800
This famous explorer is credited with introducing eastern cultures to the west through his journals.
$1000
This intellectual movement in 1919 advocated for modernization and science.

Double Jeopardy

LANGUAGE

$400
This term describes the linguistic shift from Classical to Vernacular writing styles.
$800
This is the study of how words are formed from morphemes in the spoken tongue.
$1200
This linguistic phenomenon explains why certain words sound similar across different dialects.
$1600
This method involves inputting characters based on their radical structure and stroke order.
$2000
These unique sentence particles express emotional nuance or interrogative states.

CUISINE

$400
This vinegar variety from Shanxi is aged to achieve a complex, smoky flavor profile.
$800
These hand-pulled noodles require extreme skill to achieve the perfect uniform thickness.
$1200
This elaborate banquet dish features a whole fish prepared with sweet and sour sauce.
$1600
This specific style of meat preparation involves long braising in a rich soy-based liquid.
$2000
This cooking technique involves flash-frying vegetables at extremely high temperatures.

GEOGRAPHY

$400
This northern region is known for its harsh, freezing winters and vast plains.
$800
This gulf is a shallow sea area that separates the Liaodong and Shandong peninsulas.
$1200
This plateau is often referred to as the roof of the world located to the west.
$1600
This specific geological formation creates the unique karst landscapes found in the south.
$2000
This desert is the largest in the northern region, characterized by extreme temperatures.

DYNASTIES

$400
This period witnessed the construction of the massive palace complex known as the Summer Palace.
$800
This dynasty is famous for standardizing weights, measures, and currency for the first time.
$1200
This dynasty is noted for the administrative reform known as the civil service examination.
$1600
This era saw the invention of movable type printing and the first usage of gunpowder in warfare.
$2000
This dynasty established the tribute system to manage diplomatic relations with neighbors.

CULTURE

$400
This game involves tiles and is a popular social activity among urban residents.
$800
This meditative martial art is practiced in parks for health and balance.
$1200
This performing art combines music, dance, and acrobatic martial arts on stage.
$1600
This concept of spiritual energy flow is essential in traditional landscape architecture.
$2000
This style of painting focuses on capturing the essence rather than realistic details.

HISTORY

$400
This scholar and writer was a leading voice of the New Culture Movement.
$800
This explorer led seven massive maritime expeditions into the Indian Ocean.
$1200
This royal figure acted as regent and de facto ruler for nearly fifty years.
$1600
This historical document outlined the grievances against the ruling class in 1911.
$2000
This rebellion in the 1850s resulted in millions of deaths and major political shifts.

Final Jeopardy · LITERATURE

This 16th-century novel recounts the pilgrimage of a monk and his supernatural companions to India.
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