Taiwan Quiz

Have you been to Taiwan?

• Yes!

• Not yet

The capital city of Taiwan is in the north. What is it called?

• Taichung

• Taidong

• Taipei

• Tainan

Answer explanation

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan.

Draw the main island of Taiwan in 30 seconds

Answer explanation

What is the population of Taiwan?

• 9 million

• 23 million

• 125 million

• 51 million

What is the highest mountain in Taiwan?

• Xueshan (Snow Mountain)

• Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain)

• Alishan (Ali Mountain)

• Yushan (Jade Mountain)

Answer explanation

Yushan (Jade Mountain) is the highest mountain in Taiwan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft).

What was Taiwan called by the Portuguese?

• Zeelandia

• Formosa

• Providentia

• Santo Domingo

Answer explanation

Since the 16th century, Taiwan has often been known in the West as Formosa. This name came from the Portuguese Ilha Formosa, which means the “Beautiful Isle.”

(https://islandfolklore.com/about/taiwan/names/)

 What animal is the symbol of Taiwan?

• Red Panda

• Black Bear 

• Pink salmon

• Golden monkey

Answer explanation

Which of the following is a popular night market dish in Taiwan?

• Stinky rice

• Stinky cheese

• Stinky fish

• Stinky tofu

Answer explanation

What is the most popular sport in Taiwan?

• Baseball

• Ice hockey

• Cricket

• Football

Which of the following is originally from Taiwan?

• Hotpot

• Sushi

• Bubble tea

• Kimchi