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  • 1. When was Kowloon Walled City demolished?
A) 1993
B) 1985
C) 1970
D) 2000
  • 2. In which city was Kowloon Walled City located?
A) Hong Kong
B) Tokyo
C) Shanghai
D) Singapore
  • 3. Which country governed Kowloon Walled City before its demolition?
A) Japan
B) United Kingdom
C) China
D) South Korea
  • 4. What year did the British lease Kowloon Walled City from China?
A) 1898
B) 1905
C) 1945
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) Eternal peace
B) Heavenly place
C) Golden city
D) Nine dragons
  • 7. Which dynasty built the Kowloon Walled City in the 18th century?
A) Ming Dynasty
B) Qing Dynasty
C) Han Dynasty
D) Song Dynasty
  • 8. What was the height of the tallest building in Kowloon Walled City?
A) 30 stories
B) 14 stories
C) 8 stories
D) 20 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 functioned as a religious site.
B) It served as a military outpost.
C) It was a trading hub.
D) It was used for agricultural purposes.
  • 11. What was the approximate population density of Kowloon Walled City in 1987?
A) 3 million inhabitants per square mile
B) 500,000 inhabitants per square kilometre
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) World War I.
B) The Chinese Civil War.
C) The Korean War.
D) The Vietnam War.
  • 13. How much compensation was involved in the eviction process for Kowloon Walled City?
A) HK$2.7 billion
B) HK$1 billion
C) US$350 million
D) US$500 million
  • 14. When was the demolition of Kowloon Walled City completed?
A) April 1994
B) March 1993
C) December 1995
D) 1987
  • 15. Which groups controlled Kowloon Walled City from the 1950s to the 1970s?
A) Chinese military
B) Hong Kong Police
C) British authorities
D) Local triads
  • 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) Manufacturing and trade.
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) Government offices and agencies.
D) Large corporations and multinational companies.
  • 18. In which genres has Kowloon Walled City served as an inspiration?
A) Romance and comedy
B) Cyberpunk and dystopian
C) Science fiction and fantasy
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) 1912
C) 1898
D) 1854
  • 20. In what year did British forces attack Kowloon Walled City, finding only a mandarin and 150 residents?
A) 1912
B) 1847
C) 1854
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) 150
B) 436
C) 700
D) 1000
  • 22. Which institution established an old people's home in Kowloon Walled City during British rule?
A) Japanese forces
B) British government
C) Holy Trinity Church
D) Nationalist Chinese government
  • 23. Which airport was expanded using stones from the demolished city wall?
A) Kai Tak Airport
B) Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
C) Hong Kong International Airport
D) Chek Lap Kok Airport
  • 24. Which movie used the deserted Kowloon Walled City for filming a scene?
A) Blade Runner
B) The Matrix
C) Inception
D) Crime Story
  • 25. In which manga does the titular character's wife travel to Kowloon Walled City to master her swordsmanship?
A) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
B) Street Fighter II V
C) Crying Freeman
D) Kowloon Generic Romance
  • 26. What was the site of Kowloon Walled City converted into after its demolition?
A) A shopping mall
B) A residential complex
C) A park
D) An industrial zone
  • 27. What serves as the centrepiece of Kowloon Walled City Park?
A) A statue of a historical figure
B) The fully restored yamen
C) A large fountain
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) Tsim Sha Tsui Community
B) Kai Tak Village
C) Sai Tau Tsuen
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) Guangzhou Dining
D) Shibuya Eats
  • 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 refuge for widows and orphans
B) An old people's home
C) A school
D) A clinic
  • 32. In which novel does Kowloon Walled City serve as a setting for a martial arts tournament?
A) Immortal Longings
B) The Bourne Supremacy
C) Bloodsport
D) Bridge trilogy by William Gibson
  • 33. Where did families often gather for relaxation and socializing in Kowloon Walled City?
A) Sai Tau Tsuen
B) Rooftops
C) Kai Tak Airport
D) Yamen
  • 34. In which year did Nationalist Chinese officials create the 'Draft Outline Plan for Reinstatement of Administration'?
A) 1946
B) 1945
C) 1947
D) 1948
  • 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) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
B) Kowloon Generic Romance
C) Street Fighter II V
D) Crying Freeman
  • 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) Stranglehold
D) Fear Effect series
  • 38. Which 2005 film's setting was inspired by Kowloon Walled City?
A) Re-cycle
B) The Legend of Korra
C) Batman Begins
D) Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
  • 39. How many people were affected by the fire in January 1950?
A) 25,000 total people
B) 17,000 total people
C) 5,000 total people
D) 10,000 total people
  • 40. In which city did a branch of Wenheyou's restaurant close in February 2025?
A) Guangzhou
B) Kawasaki
C) Shenzhen
D) Changsha
  • 41. Which author wrote about their experiences in Kowloon Walled City in 'Crack in the Wall'?
A) Martin Booth
B) Jackie Pullinger
C) Gordon Jones
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) Street Fighter II V
D) Kowloon Generic Romance
  • 43. Which 2022 video game's environment is influenced by Kowloon Walled City?
A) Fear Effect
B) Call of Duty: Black Ops
C) Stray
D) Guild Wars Factions
  • 44. When were the walled city's yamen and South Gate remnants declared monuments?
A) 22 December 1995
B) August 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) Boxer Rebellion
D) Xinhai Revolution
  • 46. Which trial established the Hong Kong government's jurisdiction over Kowloon Walled City?
A) A 1960 drug trafficking case
B) A 1959 murder trial
C) A 1961 assault case
D) A 1958 robbery case
  • 47. What event in 1945 led China to announce its intent to reclaim Kowloon Walled City?
A) The end of World War II
B) Japan's surrender
C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
D) China's victory over Japan
  • 48. What was the original function of the area where Kowloon Walled City was built?
A) Industrial zone
B) Marketplace
C) Residential district
D) Fort
  • 49. Where did a livehouse inspired by Kowloon Walled City open its doors in December 2021?
A) Guangzhou
B) Shibuya, Tokyo
C) Kawasaki, Kanagawa
D) Changsha
  • 50. Who officially opened Kowloon Walled City Park?
A) Architectural Services Department
B) Governor Chris Patten
C) Antiquities and Monuments Office
D) The Urban Council
  • 51. When was Kowloon Walled City Park officially opened?
A) 4 October 1996
B) August 1995
C) 22 December 1995
D) December 1996
  • 52. What policy did the British adopt concerning Kowloon Walled City after 1948?
A) A 'hands-off' policy
B) Complete demolition
C) Active administration
D) Military occupation
  • 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) Fear Effect
B) Shenmue II
C) Stranglehold
D) Guild Wars Factions
  • 55. In which game does concept art depict massive, densely packed structures inspired by the walled city?
A) Kowloon's Gate
B) Fear Effect 2
C) Shenmue II
D) Guild Wars Factions
  • 56. How many municipal pipes provided water to Kowloon Walled City?
A) Eight
B) Ten
C) Twelve
D) Five
  • 57. Which amusement arcade featured a partial recreation of Kowloon Walled City?
A) A venue in Guangzhou
B) Wenheyou restaurant in Shenzhen
C) Warehouse Kawasaki
D) Shibuya Kinmirai Kaikan
  • 58. What was the purpose of the 'anti-demolition committee' formed in 1963?
A) To organize triad activities
B) To improve public health
C) To establish a new government
D) To resist government demolition efforts
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