Modern History of Taiwan Quiz

In 1990, a group of students including Helios and Ian organized a movement in Taiwan to advocate for democracy and social change. What was the name of this student-led movement?

• 228 Movement

• Wild Lily Movement

• Tangwai Movement

• Taiwanese Spring

During a history class, Helios, Sam, and Ian were discussing the February 28 Uprising in 1947. They wanted to understand the motivations behind this significant event.

What was the goal of the February 28 Uprising in 1947?

• To support Japan's rule

• To protest Kuomintang oppression

• To promote Communism

• To invite foreign powers

During a history project, Helios, Sam, and Ian were discussing the period when Taiwan was ruled by a foreign power. They wanted to know which country had control over Taiwan from 1895 to 1945.

• China

• USA

• Japan

• United Kingdom

Which cultural practice did some indigenous Taiwanese tribes continue until the Japanese ended it?

• Bamboo weaving

• Tea farming

• Ritual headhunting

• Mandarin calligraphy

What happened in Beijing in 1989 that inspired student protests in Taiwan, where Ian and Sam were actively participating in discussions about democracy?

• China passed a new constitution

• Mao Zedong resigned

• Students protested for democracy

• Japan invaded Taiwan

During a history class, Helios asked his classmates, "Who was the first democratically elected president of Taiwan?"

• Chiang Kai-Shek

• Chiang Ching-Kuo

• Lee Teng-Hui

• Chen Shui-Bian

Which 1947 event led to the killing of thousands of Taiwanese by the Kuomintang?

• The Wild Lily Movement

• The February 28 Uprising

• The Zhongli Incident

• The White Terror

In 1986, a group of activists, including Sam and Helios, came together to form a new political party in Taiwan. Which group did they belong to?

• Kuomintang leaders

• Student protestors from Beijing

• Tangwai activists

• Military generals

During a history class, Sam asked his teacher about a significant event in Taiwan's past. The teacher explained, "The White Terror was a period of political arrests and fear that affected many lives in Taiwan." What was the White Terror?

• A snowstorm that destroyed crops

• A time when Taiwan banned trade

• A period of political arrests and fear

• A cultural festival in Taiwan

What did Chiang Ching-Kuo do during his time as Taiwan’s leader?

• Gave Taiwan back to Japan

• Made Mandarin the only language allowed

• Started reforms and ended martial law

• Joined the Chinese Communist Party