Discover how much you know about Taiwan's rich history, diverse culture, captivating geography, and significant events. Each answer will illuminate fascinating facts and stories about the island nation.
1. What term did Portuguese explorers use to refer to Taiwan?
Ilha Linda
Isla Bella
Terra Nova
Ilha Formosa
2. In which year did the Republic of China's government flee to Taiwan?
1958
1963
1934
1949
3. Who was the famous Ming dynasty explorer who visited Taiwan in 1430?
Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Zheng He
Christopher Columbus
4. Which city is the seat of government for the Republic of China (Taiwan)?
Taichung
Kaohsiung
Taipei
Tainan
5. In which year did Taiwan become part of the Japanese empire?
1885
1895
1915
1905
6. Who was the governor of Fujian tasked with developing Taiwan in 1885?
Li Hongzhang
Liu Mingchuan
Yuan Shikai
Zuo Zongtang
7. Which island group in the Taiwan Strait was brought under China's control during the Yuan dynasty?
Matsu Islands
Penghu Islands
Kinmen Islands
Orchid Island
8. What significant political event occurred in Taiwan in 1991?
Declared independence
Adopted new flag
Changed currency
Dropped mainland claim
9. Who was the Nationalist leader of Taiwan until 1975?
Li Zongren
Lin Sen
Sun Yat-sen
Chiang Kai-shek
10. What does the term 'Pescadores,' used by the Portuguese to refer to the Penghu Islands, mean?
Warriors
Fishermen
Merchants
Explorers
11. Which emperor sent a mission to explore Taiwan in 239 CE?
Emperor Gaozu
Emperor Liu Bei
Emperor Wu Di
Emperor Sun Quan
12. What was a notable aspect of Chen Shui-bian's presidency in Taiwan?
