20th of November is an important date in the Vietnamese academic calendar, and it’s a time to celebrate teachers with performances and wall newspaper activities. Here’s a collection of fun riddles and trivia questions to engage and entertain students and teachers alike on this special day.
1. Riddles to Celebrate Teachers
Celebrating Teachers with Riddles
Riddle 1
In summer, it wears a bright red coat,
But in fall, it dons a coat of green.
Its arms stretch wide to greet and wave,
A welcoming sight for students on their way to school.
Answer: The Phoenix Tree
Riddle 2
First learn manners, then learn words;
What roof teaches us to be virtuous individuals?
Answer: The School
Riddle 3
My body is white as snow,
With a single dark eye that sees all.
I dwell in a cave, always ready to scrawl,
But I need a friend to help me stand tall.
(What am I?)
Answer: The Pen
Riddle 4
Slim and straight, I stand tall,
With a dark heart and a pointed head.
Children stomp on me, yet I don’t fall,
For I’m their tool to write and draw instead.
(What am I?)
Answer: The Pencil
Riddle 5
My skin is as white as snow,
And my insides are just as pure.
I’m a friend to students, always ready to explore,
But I love to dance with the chalkboard, that’s for sure!
Answer: The Chalk
Riddle 6
My face is square, my dress is white,
But my heart holds the world within.
I teach you about life, and what is right,
And I’ll share my secrets if you let me in.
Answer: The Book
Riddle 7
I’m always square, from head to toe,
With markings that help you grow.
I’m a friend to those who want to know,
For measuring and drawing, I’m the one to show.
Answer: The Ruler
Riddle 8
I plow the fields of knowledge,
But when I’m thirsty, I drink from the well of wisdom.
What am I?
Answer: The Ink Pen
Riddle 9
My legs are my body, and my body is strange,
But I borrow from others to leave my mark on the page.
With a friend’s help, I join in the dance,
For together, we create a beautiful glance.
(What am I?)
Answer: The Compass
Riddle 10
I’m black and white, yet we’re the best of friends,
Thin as can be, yet strong and sharp.
We’re always together, from beginning to end,
Helping students learn and always on guard.
Answer: The Chalkboard and Chalk, Paper and Pen
2. Trivia Questions for a Fun School Activity
Trivia Questions for a Fun School Activity
Question 1
Where did Uncle Ho work as a teacher, guiding young students in their studies?
Answer: Truong Dúc Thanh in Phan Thiet City.
Question 2
What is the full name of the day celebrated on the 20th of November?
Answer: The Vietnamese Teachers’ Day.
Question 3
Name the song by musician Vu Hoang that honors teachers (hint: it starts with “Khi Thay…”).
Answer: “Bui Phan” (Chalk Dust)
Question 4
When did the Council of Ministers (now the Government) decide to make the 20th of November Vietnamese Teachers’ Day?
Answer: 20/11/1982.
Question 5
In the movement to teach and learn well, what number does the 20th of November represent?
Answer: The number 10
Question 6
What do you give but never borrow?
Answer: A word of thanks.
Question 7
On what date did Uncle Ho send his last letter to the education sector?
Answer: 15/10/1968.
For more ideas, check out our collection of heartfelt Vietnamese Teachers’ Day greetings to express your gratitude to your teachers.
3. More Trivia Questions for a Wall Newspaper
More Trivia Questions for a Wall Newspaper
Question 1
I’m a map of the world, with roads and paths,
Helping you find your way, no matter the task.
(What am I?)
Answer: A Map
Question 2
My face is smeared with soot,
Yet I help others look their best.
From men to women, I leave them pleased,
But who tends to my own face when I’m in need?
Answer: The Chalkboard
Question 3
I’m always with you on your way to school,
But when you return, I make you bend and stoop.
(What am I?)
Answer: The School Bag
Question 4
My mother is large, with a round neck,
And she’s filled with a thousand clever children.
Getting to know her is a lifelong quest,
For she’s a treasure of knowledge at its best.
(What is she?)
Answer: The Dictionary
Question 5
I’m as long as a finger joint,
But when you rub me, I disappear without a point.
(What am I?)
Answer: The Eraser
Question 6
What kind of calendar is the longest?
Answer: A historical calendar.
Question 7
I have a face, but no head.
I have four legs, but no hands or feet.
Students, both good and bad,
Rely on me every day.
(What am I?)
Answer: The School Desk
Question 8
What kind of ghost do students fear the most?
Answer: The “test” ghost (a play on the word “test” in Vietnamese, which sounds like “ghost”).
Question 9
Which society is the largest?
Answer: The society of people.
Question 10
Why did a student run home from school when they saw a blind crow?
Answer: Because a “blind crow” sounds like “no teacher” in Vietnamese.
Explore our suggestions for meaningful gifts for teachers to show your appreciation on this special day.
We hope you enjoyed these 25+ riddles and trivia questions to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers’ Day. May your day be filled with fun and appreciation for the educators in your life.
I hold the key to knowledge, and my students are bound.
With wisdom, I unlock their minds, and their potential unfolds.
Like a seed, I plant ideas, and their understanding grows.
Who am I?
1. “I’m a word that’s often spoken, yet I’m never heard. I come in many shapes and sizes, and I’m always there to help. What am I?” (Answer: Silence)
2. “I’m the beginning of the end, and the end of the beginning. You’ll find me in the middle, but I’m not in between. What am I?” (Answer: The letter ‘e’)
3. “I’m not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air. I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?” (Answer: Fire)
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