How many animals appear in the Chinese zodiac cycle?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12
- Step 1: Each lunar year is linked to one animal. Step 2. The cycle starts with the rat and has twelve animals. Answer: 12. Why not the others: 10, 8 and 24 are not the number of animals.
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