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