First Asian Democracies - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses Taiwan's brief period as a republic after the Sino-Japanese War, highlighting its leaders Tang Ching-sung and You Young-folk. It explores the Black Flag Army's role in regional conflicts, including the Sino-French War. The video also covers early Chinese republics established by Hakka immigrants in Borneo, emphasizing their democratic nature and eventual decline due to Dutch invasion.

What significant event led to Taiwan becoming an independent republic in the 19th century?

• The Opium Wars

• The Taiping Rebellion

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Sino-Japanese War

Who was one of the leaders of the short-lived Taiwanese Republic?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Tang Ching-sung

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Mao Zedong

What was the Black Flag Army known for during the Sino-French War?

• Supporting European powers

• Defending Taiwan from Japanese invasion

• Targeting European ships in rivers

• Establishing a republic in Borneo

Where did the Black Flag Army move after the Taiping Rebellion?

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Korea

• Philippines

What was a characteristic of the early Chinese republics set up by the Hakka in Borneo?

• They were part of the Qing Dynasty

• They were colonies of the Dutch

• They were democratic and independent

• They were monarchies