Hong Kong History Quiz

Where is the HKSAR located in China?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

When was Hong Kong removed from the list of colonial territories by the United Nations?

• 1911

• 1949

• 1972

• 1984

When did the National People's Congress adopt the Basic Law?

• 1 October 1949

• 4 April 1990

• 1 July 1997

• 1 July 2000

Which of the following event did the "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture in the Golden Bauhinia Square commemorate?

• The signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1984

• Hong Kong's return to China in 1997

• The 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China in 2007

• The Beijing Olympics in 2008

Which of the following statements about the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony is NOT correct?

• (1) It was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai.

• (2) It was attended by Queen Elizabeth II from the British side.

• (3) British Forces withdrew from Hong Kong on 30 June 1997.

• (4) It was attended by President Jiang Zemin from the Chinese side.

Which of the following statements about unequal treaties is NOT correct?

• (1) In the process of treaty negotiation, one or more parties pressure and force the other party to sign the treaty by force or threat of force.

• (2) The treaty clearly violates the national sovereignty or interests of a certain party.

• (3) There is a reciprocal bargaining position between the parties.

• (4) The contents of the treaty reflect an unequal relationship of rights and obligations.

Which of the following is/are the public holiday(s) established in Hong Kong after Hong Kong's return to the country?

• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

• Hong Kong Liberation Day

• National Day

• Christmas Eve

Which of the following statements about the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee under the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) is NOT correct?

• (1) It is a working committee of the NPCSC.

• (2) Some of its members are from Hong Kong's legal sector.

• (3) It is responsible for conducting research on the implementation of certain provisions of the Basic Law.

• (4) It handles Hong Kong's foreign affairs.