Panda Diplomacy

What was the purpose of China sending two pandas to the United States in 1972?

• As part of diplomacy with the United States

• To serve as goodwill ambassadors

• To receive musk oxen from President Nixon

• To participate in an official ceremony

Who promised to send the two giant pandas to the United States in 1972?

• President Richard Nixon

• Chairman Mao Zedong

• First Lady Pat Nixon

• Lun Lun and Yang Yang

How did the United States reciprocate the gift of the pandas sent by China in 1972?

• By returning the pandas after a few years

• By paying a one-time fee for the pandas

• By gifting musk oxen to China

• By hosting an official ceremony at the zoo

What was the significance of the arrival of the pandas in the United States in 1972?

• It marked the end of panda diplomacy

• It initiated a period of increased tension with China

• It was the first time a panda had been in the United States in over twenty years

• It led several zoos to close

How do zoos in the United States typically acquire pandas through panda diplomacy?

• By adopting them permanently

• By paying an annual fee to China

• Through a one-time payment to the U.S. government

• By exchanging other exotic animals

Where are the only pandas currently in the United States located as of late 2024?

• Atlanta Zoo in Georgia

• National Zoo in Washington D.C.

• San Diego Zoo in California

• Bronx Zoo in New York

What role do pandas play as part of panda diplomacy?

• They are used for scientific research

• They seve as symbols of animal rights protection

• They are goodwill ambassadors for China

• They participate in international conservation efforts

In what ways are pandas considered suitable for representing "image of friendship" for China?

• Due to their ferocious nature

• Because they are rare and endangered species

• Because they are cute and lovable

• Due to their large physical size

Why did the San Diego Zoo's contract with China for pandas end in 2019?

• Due to a lack of visitor interest

• Because the pandas were not adapting well

• The contract reached its conclusion

• The zoo face financial difficulties

According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, what role do pandas serve in fostering friendship between the Chinese and American peoples?

• As symbols of wildlife conservation efferts

• As vehicles for international trade agreements

• As envoys of friendship

• As representatives of Chines cultural heritage