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Pandas Are Cool! Trivia Quiz

One of the most recognizable animals ever - the panda!

A multiple-choice quiz by bigdaddypanda. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,596

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
863

Last 3 plays: pollucci19 (9/10), klotzplate (10/10), Guest 2 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is a threat to the bamboo supply that pandas need for survival? Hint

Periodic dying off of edible bamboo

All of these

Shrinking habitat

Encroachment of farmers and cities

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the ancient Chinese legend, the panda bear was originally what color? Hint

All White

All Red

All Black

All Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. For many centuries Chinese emperors kept pandas as pets. Why? Hint

They were ferocious guard animals.

They were considered to be semi-divine.

They had a pleasing aroma.

Their voices helped children sleep.

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Question 4 of 10

4. The giant panda is not the only panda. The red panda also goes by what name? Hint

Raccoon panda

Dwarf panda

Lesser panda

Miniature panda

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 2008 Beijing Olympics chose the panda as one of its 5 mascots. The panda mascot's name is "Jing Jing". What does "Jing" mean? Hint

North

Welcome

You

City

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Question 6 of 10

6. The first known foreigners to shoot a panda were the sons of which U.S. President? Hint

Teddy Roosevelt

Harry S Truman

George H.W. Bush

Woodrow Wilson

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Question 7 of 10

7. F.T. Smith, from England, was able to ship 6 live pandas to England. What was his nickname? Hint

Panda Man

Panda Killer

King of Giant Pandas

Big Daddy Panda

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Question 8 of 10

8. How does panda fur feel to the human touch? Hint

Oily

Silky

Smooth

Dry

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Question 9 of 10

9. The giant panda has the shortest tail of all members of the bear family.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ming Ming was the first panda cub born in captivity. Where? Hint

Beijing

London

Washington, DC

Stockholm

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is a threat to the bamboo supply that pandas need for survival?

Answer: All of these

Bamboo is a grass that can grow to over 6 feet tall. The pandas eat over 15 different varieties. Because of the shrinking area used for bamboo, the pandas ability to find a new source to use is dwindling. The government is working on making "bamboo corridors" that will allow easier movement by the pandas to new sources of bamboo.

2. In the ancient Chinese legend, the panda bear was originally what color?

Answer: All White

The legend states that an all white panda cub was rescued by a shepherd who died in the rescue. To honor her, the bears threw ashes in the wind. Ashes mixed with tears turned some of their fur black.

3. For many centuries Chinese emperors kept pandas as pets. Why?

Answer: They were considered to be semi-divine.

They were not only rare, but thought to ward off evil spirits and disasters because of their semi-divine nature.

4. The giant panda is not the only panda. The red panda also goes by what name?

Answer: Lesser panda

"Da" meaning big is the Chinese word used for the giant panda while "Xiao" meaning small is used for the red panda. The red panda is related to the raccoon family, while the giant panda is a member of the bear family.

5. The 2008 Beijing Olympics chose the panda as one of its 5 mascots. The panda mascot's name is "Jing Jing". What does "Jing" mean?

Answer: City

The names of the 5 mascots come together and form the phrase, "Beijing welcomes you." Jing Jing (city) is the panda's name.

6. The first known foreigners to shoot a panda were the sons of which U.S. President?

Answer: Teddy Roosevelt

Kermit and Teddy Jr. in 1929. Following in the footsteps of their adventurer father, they went to hunt this unique type of bear. They later wrote "Trailing the Giant Panda".

7. F.T. Smith, from England, was able to ship 6 live pandas to England. What was his nickname?

Answer: King of Giant Pandas

From 1936-1938 he bought 12 pandas, only 6 survived to reach England. He lived in the area 20 years. Finding a live panda was difficult due to their small numbers and isolated locales.

8. How does panda fur feel to the human touch?

Answer: Oily

The oily layer helps them survive in their cool and damp habitat.

9. The giant panda has the shortest tail of all members of the bear family.

Answer: False

The panda's tail is actually long among bears, coming in at the second longest on average. The panda's tail can measure from 10 to 15 centimetres long. The sloth bear is the bear with the longest tail.

10. Ming Ming was the first panda cub born in captivity. Where?

Answer: Beijing

She was born September of 1965. Her mother was Li Li. She gave birth to another cub a year later. The first captive panda born outside of China was in Mexico in 1980.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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