Understanding Time Zones and Their Political Implications

What historical event laid the foundation for the current time zone system?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Paris Peace Conference

• The International Meridian Conference

• The Geneva Convention

Why did China unify its time zones to Beijing time in 1949?

• To align with international standards

• To promote national unity and central control

• To simplify trade with neighboring countries

• To improve agricultural productivity

What was Greenland's reason for moving its clocks forward by one hour in 2023?

• To align with Denmark's time zone

• To reduce energy consumption

• To assert greater autonomy from Denmark

• To match the time zone of the United States

How did Russia use time zones to assert control over Crimea?

• By changing Crimea to Moscow time

• By adopting a new time zone for the entire country

• By introducing daylight saving time in Crimea

• By aligning Crimea's time with Ukraine

What is the significance of the Weaguer population using Shing Jang time?

• It is a form of cultural expression

• It serves as a subtle form of resistance against systemic oppression

• It helps them align with international business hours

• It allows for better agricultural planning