Chinese zodiac

High school (ages 12+)
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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Chinese zodiac?12 years
2. What is the number of animals in cycle?12 animals
3. What is the geographic origin?China
4. What is the Chinese Zodiac and how does it work?The Chinese Zodiac is a 12‑animal cycle that marks each year. It repeats every 12 years, with each animal ruling one year. It helps people think about their traits and destiny.
5. What are the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac?The animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. They are arranged in that order and each year is named after one of them.

Duodenary cycle: A cycle consisting of twelve parts or units.
Lunisolar calendar: A calendar that is based on both the moon's phases and the sun's apparent position.
Archetypes: Universal, symbolic patterns of behavior or personality found in the collective unconscious.