Taiwanese Women in the Japanese Colonial Period

Taiwanese Women in the Japanese Colonial Period

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

History, Education, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explores the historical context of Taiwanese women during the Japanese era, focusing on the practice of foot binding and its cultural implications. It highlights the transition from traditional practices to modern reforms, particularly in education, which played a crucial role in women's liberation. The narrative reflects on the progress made and questions the current state of gender equality, drawing parallels between past and present societal norms.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the traditional practice that restricted Taiwanese women's mobility and roles in society?

Corseting

Head shaving

Tattooing

Foot binding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Japanese colonial period, what was one of the major changes regarding women's rights?

Introduction of women's suffrage

Mandatory military service for women

Equal pay for women

Abolition of foot binding

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the educational reforms for women in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period?

Introduction of women-only universities

Ban on women working in factories

Decrease in women's employment

Increase in women's literacy rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main goals of the educational reforms for women during the Japanese colonial period?

To prepare women for domestic roles

To integrate women into the workforce

To promote early marriage

To restrict women's rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the societal view on foot binding during the Japanese colonial period?

It was considered a harmful custom to be eradicated

It was seen as a necessary tradition

It was encouraged as a cultural practice

It was ignored by the authorities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first Taiwanese female doctor mentioned in the video?

Huang Li-shin

Tsai Ah-sin

Lin Mei-hui

Chen Yu-nu

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal concept was challenged as more women received education?

Daoist immortality

Three Obediences and Four Virtues

Buddhist monastic life

Confucian filial piety

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern fashion item is compared to foot binding in terms of beauty standards?

High heels

Waist trainers

Neck rings

Corsets

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the standards of beauty and confidence?

They are fixed and unchangeable

They are irrelevant in modern society

They are influenced by societal norms

They are entirely natural

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to reflect on regarding modern beauty standards?

Their impact on personal freedom

Their historical origins

Their role in traditional ceremonies

Their economic benefits

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