Animals and the New Year Race

In a story about the Chinese zodiac, twelve animals argue over naming the new year after themselves. The Jade Emperor suggests a race across a river to decide the winner. The clever rat wins by riding on the ox's back, and the year is named after him. The other animals finish in order, and each year is named accordingly. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to the CBeebies YouTube channel.

How many animals were arguing about the new year?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 10

Which animal was not mentioned in the story?

• Rat

• Elephant

• Dragon

• Monkey

Why were the animals arguing?

• They were fighting over food.

• They wanted to decide who was the strongest.

• They wanted the year to be named after themselves.

• They were deciding who would lead them.

Who proposed the idea of a race?

• The Jade Emperor

• The Ox

• The Rat

• The Dragon

What did the animals have to do to win the race?

• Climb a mountain

• Run the fastest

• Cross a river

• Fly the highest

Which animal was the cleverest according to the story?

• The Dragon

• The Rat

• The Ox

• The Tiger

How did the rat manage to win the race?

• By running along the riverbank

• By swimming the fastest

• By flying over the river

• By riding on the ox's back

What did the Jade Emperor say to the ox after the race?

• You are very strong.

• You were too slow.

• You are the cleverest.

• You should have won.

Which year was named after the ox?

• The second year

• The first year

• The fourth year

• The third year

How did the Jade Emperor decide to name the years?

• By the animals' strength

• By the order the animals finished the race

• By the animals' size

• By drawing lots