Exploring the History of Taiwan

Who were the first great sailors in history that inhabited Taiwan?

• The Vikings

• The Austronesians

• The Polynesians

• The Europeans

Which two European countries established colonies in Taiwan in the 17th century?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• The Netherlands and Spain

Which dynasty was loyal to Taiwan before the Qing Dynasty took over?

• The Han Dynasty

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Yuan Dynasty

What was Taiwan referred to by the Qing Emperor?

• A precious jewel

• A ball of mud

• An island paradise

• The land of gold

What was the main reason for the Japanese colonization of Taiwan?

• To promote Japanese culture

• To access natural resources

• To use as a military base

• To modernize the island

Which tribes fought fiercely against Japanese colonists?

• The Ming and Qing tribes

• The Austronesian and Polynesian tribes

• The Tayal and Bunun tribes

• The Sedik and Han tribes

What economic miracle did Taiwan experience in the late 20th century?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Economic Surge

• The Asian Boom

• The Taiwan Miracle

What did the Sunflower Student Movement protest against?

• Japanese cultural promotion

• A trade treaty with China

• The use of the Chinese language

• American bombardment

Who visited Taiwan in 2022, causing tensions with China?

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations

• The Speaker of the House of Representatives

• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

• The President of the United States

What is Taiwan known for inventing?

• The smartphone

• Bubble tea

• The internet

• The electric car