Kowloon Walled City - Quiz
Kowloon Walled City
  • 1. When was Kowloon Walled City demolished?
A) 1985
B) 1993
C) 1970
D) 2000
  • 2. In which city was Kowloon Walled City located?
A) Tokyo
B) Hong Kong
C) Shanghai
D) Singapore
  • 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) 1905
B) 1945
C) 1820
D) 1898
  • 5. What language was commonly spoken in Kowloon Walled City?
A) Japanese
B) Mandarin
C) English
D) Cantonese
  • 6. What is the meaning of 'Kowloon' in the name 'Kowloon Walled City'?
A) Eternal peace
B) Nine dragons
C) Golden city
D) Heavenly place
  • 7. Which dynasty built the Kowloon Walled City in the 18th century?
A) Song Dynasty
B) Han Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Qing 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 Winds
B) City of Darkness
C) City of Joy
D) City of Angels
  • 10. What was the original purpose of Kowloon Walled City during the Song dynasty?
A) It was used for agricultural purposes.
B) It served as a military outpost.
C) It was a trading hub.
D) It functioned as a religious site.
  • 11. What was the approximate population density of Kowloon Walled City in 1987?
A) 3 million inhabitants per square mile
B) 1.2 million inhabitants per square kilometre
C) 500,000 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 Vietnam War.
B) The Korean 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) 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) December 1995
C) 1987
D) March 1993
  • 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) Prostitution, gambling, and drug trafficking.
B) Manufacturing and trade.
C) Agriculture and farming.
D) Tourism and hospitality.
  • 17. What kind of businesses did residents establish within Kowloon Walled City?
A) Government offices and agencies.
B) Small businesses, factories, schools, medical clinics, and dental practices.
C) Large corporations and multinational companies.
D) Tourist attractions and resorts.
  • 18. In which genres has Kowloon Walled City served as an inspiration?
A) Romance and comedy
B) Historical fiction and biographies
C) Cyberpunk and dystopian
D) Science fiction and fantasy
  • 19. What year did the Qing authorities complete improvements to the walled city including a defensive wall?
A) 1898
B) 1847
C) 1854
D) 1912
  • 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) 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) Holy Trinity Church
C) Japanese forces
D) Nationalist Chinese government
  • 23. Which airport was expanded using stones from the demolished city wall?
A) Hong Kong International Airport
B) Chek Lap Kok Airport
C) Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
D) Kai Tak Airport
  • 24. Which movie used the deserted Kowloon Walled City for filming a scene?
A) Blade Runner
B) The Matrix
C) Crime Story
D) Inception
  • 25. In which manga does the titular character's wife travel to Kowloon Walled City to master her swordsmanship?
A) Kowloon Generic Romance
B) Street Fighter II V
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) The fully restored yamen
B) A large fountain
C) A statue of a historical figure
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) Sai Tau Tsuen
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) Wenheyou
B) Shibuya Eats
C) Guangzhou Dining
D) Kawasaki Food Co.
  • 30. How many people lived in Kowloon Walled City at its peak?
A) 50,000
B) 40,000
C) Over 33,000
D) 25,000
  • 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 clinic
D) A school
  • 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) Rooftops
B) Yamen
C) Sai Tau Tsuen
D) Kai Tak Airport
  • 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) 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) Fear Effect series
C) Call of Duty: Black Ops
D) Stranglehold
  • 38. Which 2005 film's setting was inspired by Kowloon Walled City?
A) The Legend of Korra
B) Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
C) Batman Begins
D) Re-cycle
  • 39. How many people were affected by the fire in January 1950?
A) 10,000 total people
B) 5,000 total people
C) 25,000 total people
D) 17,000 total people
  • 40. In which city did a branch of Wenheyou's restaurant close in February 2025?
A) Shenzhen
B) Changsha
C) Guangzhou
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) Kowloon Generic Romance
B) Crying Freeman
C) Blood+: Kowloon Nights
D) Street Fighter II V
  • 43. Which 2022 video game's environment is influenced by Kowloon Walled City?
A) Call of Duty: Black Ops
B) Guild Wars Factions
C) Fear Effect
D) Stray
  • 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) 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 1961 assault case
B) A 1960 drug trafficking case
C) A 1959 murder trial
D) A 1958 robbery 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) Residential district
B) Industrial zone
C) Fort
D) Marketplace
  • 49. Where did a livehouse inspired by Kowloon Walled City open its doors in December 2021?
A) Shibuya, Tokyo
B) Kawasaki, Kanagawa
C) Guangzhou
D) Changsha
  • 50. Who officially opened Kowloon Walled City Park?
A) Architectural Services Department
B) Governor Chris Patten
C) The Urban Council
D) Antiquities and Monuments Office
  • 51. When was Kowloon Walled City Park officially opened?
A) 22 December 1995
B) 4 October 1996
C) August 1995
D) December 1996
  • 52. What policy did the British adopt concerning Kowloon Walled City after 1948?
A) Active administration
B) Military occupation
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) December 1949
B) March 1950
C) February 1950
D) January 1950
  • 54. In which video game is a version of Kowloon Walled City filled with hundreds of Triad members?
A) Guild Wars Factions
B) Shenmue II
C) Fear Effect
D) Stranglehold
  • 55. In which game does concept art depict massive, densely packed structures inspired by the walled city?
A) Shenmue II
B) Guild Wars Factions
C) Fear Effect 2
D) Kowloon's Gate
  • 56. How many municipal pipes provided water to Kowloon Walled City?
A) Ten
B) Twelve
C) Five
D) Eight
  • 57. Which amusement arcade featured a partial recreation of Kowloon Walled City?
A) Shibuya Kinmirai Kaikan
B) A venue in Guangzhou
C) Warehouse Kawasaki
D) Wenheyou restaurant in Shenzhen
  • 58. What was the purpose of the 'anti-demolition committee' formed in 1963?
A) To organize triad activities
B) To resist government demolition efforts
C) To improve public health
D) To establish a new government
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