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Modern History of Taiwan Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

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?

a)

228 Movement

b)

Wild Lily Movement

c)

Tangwai Movement

d)

Taiwanese Spring

2.

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?

a)

To support Japan's rule

b)

To protest Kuomintang oppression

c)

To promote Communism

d)

To invite foreign powers

3.

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.

a)

China

b)

USA

c)

Japan

d)

United Kingdom

4.

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

a)

Bamboo weaving

b)

Tea farming

c)

Ritual headhunting

d)

Mandarin calligraphy

5.

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

a)

China passed a new constitution

b)

Mao Zedong resigned

c)

Students protested for democracy

d)

Japan invaded Taiwan

6.

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

a)

Chiang Kai-Shek

b)

Chiang Ching-Kuo

c)

Lee Teng-Hui

d)

Chen Shui-Bian

7.

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

a)

The Wild Lily Movement

b)

The February 28 Uprising

c)

The Zhongli Incident

d)

The White Terror

8.

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?

a)

Kuomintang leaders

b)

Student protestors from Beijing

c)

Tangwai activists

d)

Military generals

9.

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)

A snowstorm that destroyed crops

b)

A time when Taiwan banned trade

c)

A period of political arrests and fear

d)

A cultural festival in Taiwan

10.

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

a)

Gave Taiwan back to Japan

b)

Made Mandarin the only language allowed

c)

Started reforms and ended martial law

d)

Joined the Chinese Communist Party

11.

Why was Lee Teng-Hui’s presidency important for Taiwan?

a)

He invaded mainland China

b)

He made Taiwan a part of Japan again

c)

He helped bring full democracy to Taiwan

d)

He ended education in local languages

12.

Why did Helios and Ian decide to move their startup to a new city in 2023?

a)

They wanted to help the local community

b)

They faced tough competition in their original city

c)

The new city had better resources for startups

d)

They were invited by local investors

13.

In a history class, Helios learned about significant events in Taiwan's political history. What major change happened in Taiwan in 1996?

a)

Taiwan became a part of China

b)

The Kuomintang banned elections

c)

Taiwan had its first direct presidential election

d)

Japan returned to govern the island

14.

In a discussion about Taiwan's cultural identity, Sam asked, 'What does 'Taiwanization' mean in this context?'

a)

Turning Taiwan into a kingdom

b)

Replacing native culture with Chinese traditions

c)

Allowing more native Taiwanese in government

d)

Teaching only Japanese in schools

15.

What role did education play in Taiwan’s path to democracy, as Ian learned during his history class?

a)

It helped spread communist ideas

b)

It made people protest against reading

c)

It helped people learn to vote

d)

It allowed people to share democratic ideas

16.

During a history class, Ian, Sam, and Helios were discussing the Tangwai movement in Taiwan. They wanted to understand its significance in the context of Taiwan's political history.

What was the main purpose of the Tangwai movement?

a)

To return Taiwan to the Qing dynasty

b)

To promote one-party rule

c)

To demand political freedom and elections

d)

To support Japanese traditions

17.

What action did Lee Teng-Hui take during the Wild Lily movement when students like Sam and Helios were actively protesting for democracy?

a)

He sent in the army to stop protests

b)

He ignored the students

c)

He met with the protest leaders and agreed to their requests

d)

He banned all elections

18.

In a school in Taiwan, Ian and Sam were required to learn a specific language as part of their education. Which language did the Kuomintang force students to learn in schools?

a)

Japanese

b)

English

c)

Hokkien

d)

Mandarin

19.

In a history class, Sam asked, 'Who was Chen Shui-Bian?' as part of a discussion on Taiwan's political history.

a)

A leader of the Qing dynasty

b)

The first non-Kuomintang president of Taiwan

c)

A Communist Party general

d)

A Japanese emperor

20.

Why is the 228 (February 28) anniversary important in Taiwan?

a)

It celebrates Taiwan's independence

b)

It marks the start of Japanese rule

c)

It remembers a major protest and massacre

d)

It honors the first president of China