Kowloon Walled City - Exam
Kowloon Walled City
  • 1. When was Kowloon Walled City demolished?
A) 2000
B) 1970
C) 1985
D) 1993
  • 2. In which city was Kowloon Walled City located?
A) Tokyo
B) Shanghai
C) Singapore
D) Hong Kong
  • 3. Which country governed Kowloon Walled City before its demolition?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) United Kingdom
D) Japan
  • 4. What year did the British lease Kowloon Walled City from China?
A) 1820
B) 1898
C) 1945
D) 1905
  • 5. What language was commonly spoken in Kowloon Walled City?
A) Japanese
B) English
C) Cantonese
D) Mandarin
  • 6. What is the meaning of 'Kowloon' in the name 'Kowloon Walled City'?
A) Heavenly place
B) Eternal peace
C) Golden city
D) Nine dragons
  • 7. Which dynasty built the Kowloon Walled City in the 18th century?
A) Han Dynasty
B) Qing Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Song Dynasty
  • 8. What was the height of the tallest building in Kowloon Walled City?
A) 20 stories
B) 14 stories
C) 8 stories
D) 30 stories
  • 9. What nickname was given to Kowloon Walled City due to its dense and unregulated construction?
A) City of Joy
B) City of Winds
C) City of Angels
D) City of Darkness
  • 10. What was the original purpose of Kowloon Walled City during the Song dynasty?
A) It was used for agricultural purposes.
B) It functioned as a religious site.
C) It was a trading hub.
D) It served as a military outpost.
  • 11. What was the approximate population density of Kowloon Walled City in 1987?
A) 500,000 inhabitants per square kilometre
B) 3 million inhabitants per square mile
C) 1.2 million inhabitants per square kilometre
D) 800,000 inhabitants per square kilometre
  • 12. What major event led to a dramatic increase in Kowloon Walled City's population after World War II?
A) The Korean War.
B) The Vietnam War.
C) The Chinese Civil War.
D) World War I.
  • 13. How much compensation was involved in the eviction process for Kowloon Walled City?
A) HK$2.7 billion
B) US$500 million
C) US$350 million
D) HK$1 billion
  • 14. When was the demolition of Kowloon Walled City completed?
A) 1987
B) April 1994
C) March 1993
D) December 1995
  • 15. Which groups controlled Kowloon Walled City from the 1950s to the 1970s?
A) Chinese military
B) Local triads
C) British authorities
D) Hong Kong Police
  • 16. What types of illegal activities were Kowloon Walled City known for during the 1950s to 1970s?
A) Tourism and hospitality.
B) Prostitution, gambling, and drug trafficking.
C) Agriculture and farming.
D) Manufacturing and trade.
  • 17. What kind of businesses did residents establish within Kowloon Walled City?
A) Large corporations and multinational companies.
B) Small businesses, factories, schools, medical clinics, and dental practices.
C) Tourist attractions and resorts.
D) Government offices and agencies.
  • 18. In which genres has Kowloon Walled City served as an inspiration?
A) Science fiction and fantasy
B) Cyberpunk and dystopian
C) Romance and comedy
D) Historical fiction and biographies
  • 19. What year did the Qing authorities complete improvements to the walled city including a defensive wall?
A) 1854
B) 1912
C) 1898
D) 1847
  • 20. In what year did British forces attack Kowloon Walled City, finding only a mandarin and 150 residents?
A) 1899
B) 1912
C) 1847
D) 1854
  • 21. What was the approximate population of Kowloon Walled City when it was excluded from the 1898 Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory?
A) 700
B) 150
C) 436
D) 1000
  • 22. Which institution established an old people's home in Kowloon Walled City during British rule?
A) British government
B) Nationalist Chinese government
C) Holy Trinity Church
D) Japanese forces
  • 23. Which airport was expanded using stones from the demolished city wall?
A) Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
B) Chek Lap Kok Airport
C) Kai Tak Airport
D) Hong Kong International Airport
  • 24. Which movie used the deserted Kowloon Walled City for filming a scene?
A) Inception
B) Crime Story
C) Blade Runner
D) The Matrix
  • 25. In which manga does the titular character's wife travel to Kowloon Walled City to master her swordsmanship?
A) Street Fighter II V
B) Kowloon Generic Romance
C) Crying Freeman
D) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
  • 26. What was the site of Kowloon Walled City converted into after its demolition?
A) A park
B) A shopping mall
C) An industrial zone
D) A residential complex
  • 27. What serves as the centrepiece of Kowloon Walled City Park?
A) A statue of a historical figure
B) An ancient temple
C) The fully restored yamen
D) A large fountain
  • 28. What was the name of the settlement that bordered Kowloon Walled City to the south and west before it was cleared?
A) Sai Tau Tsuen
B) Tsim Sha Tsui Community
C) Kai Tak Village
D) Wan Chai Settlement
  • 29. Which catering brand runs multi-storey retro-themed restaurant buildings likened to the Kowloon Walled City?
A) Wenheyou
B) Kawasaki Food Co.
C) Shibuya Eats
D) Guangzhou Dining
  • 30. How many people lived in Kowloon Walled City at its peak?
A) 25,000
B) 50,000
C) 40,000
D) Over 33,000
  • 31. What was one of the uses for the yamen building after government officials left in 1899?
A) A school
B) A clinic
C) An old people's home
D) A refuge for widows and orphans
  • 32. In which novel does Kowloon Walled City serve as a setting for a martial arts tournament?
A) The Bourne Supremacy
B) Bloodsport
C) Bridge trilogy by William Gibson
D) Immortal Longings
  • 33. Where did families often gather for relaxation and socializing in Kowloon Walled City?
A) Sai Tau Tsuen
B) Kai Tak Airport
C) Rooftops
D) Yamen
  • 34. In which year did Nationalist Chinese officials create the 'Draft Outline Plan for Reinstatement of Administration'?
A) 1946
B) 1947
C) 1948
D) 1945
  • 35. Which organization won an award for the park's redevelopment?
A) The Urban Council
B) Antiquities and Monuments Office
C) Central Society of Horticulture of Germany
D) The Architectural Services Department
  • 36. Which manga is set in Kowloon Walled City and involves a series of murders?
A) Street Fighter II V
B) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
C) Kowloon Generic Romance
D) Crying Freeman
  • 37. Which video game used photographs of Kowloon Walled City for inspiration in moods, camera angles, and lighting?
A) Guild Wars Factions
B) Stranglehold
C) Call of Duty: Black Ops
D) Fear Effect series
  • 38. Which 2005 film's setting was inspired by Kowloon Walled City?
A) Re-cycle
B) Batman Begins
C) The Legend of Korra
D) Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
  • 39. How many people were affected by the fire in January 1950?
A) 5,000 total people
B) 25,000 total people
C) 10,000 total people
D) 17,000 total people
  • 40. In which city did a branch of Wenheyou's restaurant close in February 2025?
A) Guangzhou
B) Shenzhen
C) Changsha
D) Kawasaki
  • 41. Which author wrote about their experiences in Kowloon Walled City in 'Crack in the Wall'?
A) Gordon Jones
B) Robert Ludlum
C) Martin Booth
D) Jackie Pullinger
  • 42. Which anime series features episodes set in a dark and lawless Kowloon Walled City where characters fight for their lives?
A) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
B) Kowloon Generic Romance
C) Street Fighter II V
D) Crying Freeman
  • 43. Which 2022 video game's environment is influenced by Kowloon Walled City?
A) Guild Wars Factions
B) Stray
C) Fear Effect
D) Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • 44. When were the walled city's yamen and South Gate remnants declared monuments?
A) 22 December 1995
B) December 1996
C) 4 October 1996
D) August 1995
  • 45. Which rebellion saw Kowloon Walled City captured by rebels in 1854?
A) Xinhai Revolution
B) Taiping Rebellion
C) Second Opium War
D) Boxer Rebellion
  • 46. Which trial established the Hong Kong government's jurisdiction over Kowloon Walled City?
A) A 1959 murder trial
B) A 1961 assault case
C) A 1958 robbery case
D) A 1960 drug trafficking case
  • 47. What event in 1945 led China to announce its intent to reclaim Kowloon Walled City?
A) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
B) China's victory over Japan
C) The end of World War II
D) Japan's surrender
  • 48. What was the original function of the area where Kowloon Walled City was built?
A) Industrial zone
B) Residential district
C) Marketplace
D) Fort
  • 49. Where did a livehouse inspired by Kowloon Walled City open its doors in December 2021?
A) Kawasaki, Kanagawa
B) Changsha
C) Shibuya, Tokyo
D) Guangzhou
  • 50. Who officially opened Kowloon Walled City Park?
A) Governor Chris Patten
B) Architectural Services Department
C) Antiquities and Monuments Office
D) The Urban Council
  • 51. When was Kowloon Walled City Park officially opened?
A) December 1996
B) 4 October 1996
C) August 1995
D) 22 December 1995
  • 52. What policy did the British adopt concerning Kowloon Walled City after 1948?
A) Military occupation
B) Active administration
C) A 'hands-off' policy
D) Complete demolition
  • 53. When did a fire break out in Kowloon Walled City, destroying over 2,500 huts?
A) December 1949
B) January 1950
C) March 1950
D) February 1950
  • 54. In which video game is a version of Kowloon Walled City filled with hundreds of Triad members?
A) Fear Effect
B) Stranglehold
C) Guild Wars Factions
D) Shenmue II
  • 55. In which game does concept art depict massive, densely packed structures inspired by the walled city?
A) Kowloon's Gate
B) Shenmue II
C) Fear Effect 2
D) Guild Wars Factions
  • 56. How many municipal pipes provided water to Kowloon Walled City?
A) Five
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Eight
  • 57. Which amusement arcade featured a partial recreation of Kowloon Walled City?
A) Warehouse Kawasaki
B) Wenheyou restaurant in Shenzhen
C) A venue in Guangzhou
D) Shibuya Kinmirai Kaikan
  • 58. What was the purpose of the 'anti-demolition committee' formed in 1963?
A) To resist government demolition efforts
B) To organize triad activities
C) To establish a new government
D) To improve public health
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