Quiz: Taiwan

  1. What was the capital?

    • Taipei
    • Santiago
    • Dublin
    • Sofia
    Answer

    Taipei — Capital: Taipei.

  2. When was Taiwan founded?

    • 1949, when the Republic of China government moved to Taipei after the civil war
    • 25 June 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    • 3 October 1990, reunification of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic
    • 11 March 1990, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940
    Answer

    1949, when the Republic of China government moved to Taipei after the civil war — Founded: 1949, when the Republic of China government moved to Taipei after the civil war.

  3. What form of government does Taiwan have?

    • Presidential democracy
    • Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south
    • Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010
    • Constitutional monarchy
    Answer

    Presidential democracy — Government: Presidential democracy.

  4. True or false: Taiwan is an island off the coast of China, governed by the Republic of China.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Taiwan is an island off the coast of China, governed by the Republic of China.