Understanding the Two Chinas: A Historical and Political Overview

What year marked the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China?

• 1912

• 1949

• 1927

• 1971

Which city became the capital of the People's Republic of China in 1949?

• Taipei

• Shanghai

• Nanjing

• Beijing

In what year did the ROC lose its United Nations seat to the PRC?

• 2007

• 1992

• 1971

• 1949

What act did the US Congress establish to maintain relations with Taiwan?

• Taiwan Assistance Act

• Taiwan Support Act

• Taiwan Partnership Act

• Taiwan Relations Act

What significant action related to Taiwan did the US take in 2007?

• Cut all diplomatic ties

• Sold over $25 billion in arms

• Started a military base

• Signed a new trade agreement

According to the 1992 consensus, what do both the PRC and ROC governments agree on?

• Taiwan should be under US protection

• Taiwan is an independent country

• There is one China

• Both are legitimate governments

How do most Taiwanese people view their identity, according to the video?

• As both Chinese and Taiwanese

• As Taiwanese

• As citizens of the ROC

• As Chinese

What does Beijing desire in terms of Taiwan's political status?

• Taiwan as a major economic hub

• Peaceful national reunification

• Federal state under China

• Complete independence for Taiwan

What is the primary reason a military invasion of Taiwan by China is considered difficult?

• Distance between mainland and Taiwan

• International laws

• Economic dependencies

• Military strength of Taiwan

What is China's largest non-military strategy to influence Taiwan?

• Educational reforms

• Economic leverage

• Technological partnerships

• Cultural exchanges