Colonial Administration in Vietnam

Who was appointed as the head of administration in Cochin-China under direct rule?

• A French Governor

• The Emperor

• A Vietnamese Mandarin

• A French Resident-Superior

How were administrative divisions organized in Cochin-China?

• Divided into provinces with Vietnamese officials

• Divided into districts with French administrative officers

• Unified under a single French Resident

• Divided into regions with local leaders

What was the role of mandarins in Cochin-China under direct rule?

• They were retained and worked with the French

• They were removed and replaced by ordinary Vietnamese

• They were promoted to higher positions

• They were sent to other regions

What was the legal system in Cochin-China under direct rule?

• Vietnamese laws were maintained

• French institutions and laws were implemented

• A mix of French and Vietnamese laws

• Chinese laws were adopted

Who retained the head of state position in Annam and Tonkin under indirect rule?

• A French Governor

• The Emperor

• A Vietnamese Mandarin

• A French Resident-Superior

Why did poor Vietnamese suffer economically during this period?

• Lack of education

• Lack of excess produce to sell

• High import taxes

• Poor infrastructure

How much coal was Vietnam producing annually by 1930?

• 1 million tonnes

• 2 million tonnes

• 3 million tonnes

• 4 million tonnes

Which raw materials were mentioned as being rich deposits in Vietnam?

• Gold, silver, and copper

• Coal, tin, and zinc

• Iron, aluminum, and lead

• Nickel, cobalt, and manganese

What happened to land that used to belong to an entire village?

• It was sold to foreign investors

• It became government property

• It became private property of individuals

• It was left uncultivated

What did peasants become as a result of the changes in landownership?

• Landowners

• Tenants

• Merchants

• Soldiers