This Hong Kong quiz takes you through key stages in the history and politics of the Special Administrative Region. You will test your knowledge of colonial times, treaties with Great Britain, the return to China and current political developments. Each question picks up on a key event that still shapes Hong Kong today. If you are familiar with history, international law and the political system of the Special Administrative Region, you can show how confident you are in the subject here.
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One of the first quiz questions is about a military conflict between the Chinese Empire and Great Britain , which laid the foundations for British colonial rule. Which war led to the British occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The war arose from trade disputes, particularly over the opium trade. After military conflicts, Great Britain occupied the island of Hong Kong and later secured control by treaty. If you can place the emergence of the British colony in chronological and political terms, you are sure to quickly find the right answer.
This quiz is also about an agreement between Great Britain and the Chinese Empire that regulated the territorial expansion of Hong Kong. How long was the lease period for the “New Territories” around Hong Kong stipulated in the 1898 treaty? The duration of the lease was decisive for the later return of Hong Kong to China in 1997. You probably know the exact duration that was stipulated in the contract.
When Hong Kong was handed back to the People’s Republic of China, it became a Special Administrative Region. The basis for this is a political concept that is enshrined in Hong Kong’s Basic Law. Which principle has ensured Hong Kong’s independence since 1997? It governs the relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong and guarantees certain rights, including a separate legal system and economic autonomy. Think of a certain slogan and the solution is obvious.
Hong Kong’s recent political history is closely linked to the political concept. In 2014, there were weeks of demonstrations for free elections and democratic reforms. The protests were directed against decisions made by the Chinese central government regarding the election of the head of government. The movement was given a pithy name that became internationally known and took up the symbolism of the demonstrators. Can you also answer the following question in the Hong Kong quiz: What was the name given to the pro-democracy protests against China in Hong Kong in 2014?
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31. March 26, 13:30 – Isabell Slisz
