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