Hong Kong - Quiz
Hong Kong
  • 1. Which iconic skyline is located in Hong Kong?
A) Thames River
B) Victoria Harbour
C) Manhattan Skyline
D) Sydney Harbour
  • 2. Which annual event showcases the culture of Hong Kong?
A) Hong Kong Arts Festival
B) Carnival in Rio
C) Oktoberfest
D) Mardi Gras
  • 3. What is the popular mode of transportation in Hong Kong?
A) Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
B) Taxi
C) Gondola
D) Bullet Train
  • 4. What is the name of the highest peak in Hong Kong?
A) Tai Mo Shan
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Mount Fuji
D) Mount Everest
  • 5. Which area in Hong Kong is famous for its nightlife?
A) Broadway
B) Wall Street
C) Lan Kwai Fong
D) Silicon Valley
  • 6. What is the name of the traditional celebration in Hong Kong that marks the end of the Chinese New Year?
A) Diwali
B) Lantern Festival
C) Thanksgiving
D) Carnival
  • 7. What is the legal driving side in Hong Kong?
A) Varies
B) Left
C) Right
D) No driving allowed
  • 8. What is the name of the popular hiking trail in Hong Kong?
A) Camino de Santiago
B) Pacific Crest Trail
C) Dragon's Back
D) Appalachian Trail
  • 9. Which principle allows Hong Kong to maintain separate systems from mainland China?
A) Autonomous region status.
B) One country, two systems.
C) Separate legal entity.
D) Dual sovereignty.
  • 10. What is Hong Kong's rank as a global financial centre?
A) It is not ranked among the top ten.
B) It is the first-ranked global financial centre.
C) It is the third-ranked global financial centre.
D) It ranks fifth globally.
  • 11. Which city has more billionaires than Hong Kong?
A) Paris and Los Angeles have more billionaires.
B) Shanghai and Tokyo have more billionaires.
C) New York City and London have more billionaires.
D) Beijing and Singapore have more billionaires.
  • 12. What was Hong Kong originally known as by British sailors?
A) Shanghai Bay.
B) He-Ong-Kong in 1780.
C) Victoria Harbour.
D) Pearl River Delta.
  • 13. What does the name 'Hong Kong' translate to?
A) 'Pearl river'.
B) 'Fragrant harbour' or 'incense harbour'.
C) 'Red torrent'.
D) 'Golden coast'.
  • 14. Which corporation still uses the single-word name Hongkong?
A) Tokyo Stock Exchange.
B) Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).
C) Beijing Financial Group.
D) Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
  • 15. When were the earliest known human traces in Hong Kong dated?
A) 214 BCE during the Qin dynasty
B) 6,000 years ago during the Middle Neolithic period
C) 35,000-39,000 years ago during the Paleolithic period
D) 13th century during the Mongol conquest
  • 16. Which people are believed to have been early inhabitants of Hong Kong in the Middle Neolithic period?
A) Portuguese explorers
B) Yue people
C) Austronesians
D) Baiyue
  • 17. Which dynasty first incorporated Hong Kong into China in 214 BCE?
A) Ming dynasty
B) Yuan dynasty
C) Qin dynasty
D) Han dynasty
  • 18. What was the name of the kingdom that controlled Hong Kong after the Qin collapse?
A) Ming dynasty
B) Qin dynasty
C) Nanyue kingdom
D) Han dynasty
  • 19. Who was the earliest known European visitor to Hong Kong?
A) Yuan dynasty officials
B) British traders
C) Portuguese explorer Jorge Álvares
D) Ming dynasty settlers
  • 20. What year did Portugal acquire a permanent lease for Macau?
A) 1513
B) 1549
C) 1887
D) 1520s
  • 21. Which policy banned maritime trade after the Qing conquest?
A) Haijin policies
B) Canton System
C) Kangxi Emperor's policies
D) Great Clearance
  • 22. What did the British sell to China to reduce the trade imbalance?
A) Porcelain
B) Large amounts of Indian opium
C) Tea and silk
D) Precious metals
  • 23. In what year did the Daoguang Emperor reject proposals to legalize and tax opium?
A) 1842
B) 1865
C) 1839
D) 1850
  • 24. Who was ordered by the Daoguang Emperor to eradicate the opium trade?
A) Yuan Shikai
B) Lin Zexu
C) Li Hongzhang
D) Zeng Guofan
  • 25. What event caused many Chinese refugees, including wealthy merchants, to settle in Hong Kong during the 1850s?
A) The Second Opium War
B) The Boxer Rebellion
C) The Taiping Rebellion
D) The First Sino-Japanese War
  • 26. When did the United Kingdom obtain a 99-year lease of the New Territories?
A) 1898
B) 1842
C) 1911
D) 1945
  • 27. When did Kai Tak Airport begin operation?
A) 1924
B) 1978
C) 1945
D) 1957
  • 28. Who declared Hong Kong a neutral zone at the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War?
A) Wang Jingwei
B) Chiang Kai-shek
C) Governor Geoffry Northcote
D) Joseph Stalin
  • 29. On what date did the Imperial Japanese Army attack Hong Kong?
A) 8 December 1941
B) 6 December 1941
C) 9 December 1941
D) 7 December 1941
  • 30. When did the British resume control of Hong Kong after Japanese occupation?
A) 2 September 1945
B) 1 October 1945
C) 30 August 1945
D) 15 August 1945
  • 31. What was established to provide safer housing in post-war Hong Kong?
A) Private real estate developments
B) The public-housing estate programme
C) Temporary shelters
D) International housing projects
  • 32. Which organization was established to ensure integrity in the civil service of Hong Kong?
A) Hong Kong Police Force Integrity Unit
B) Anti-Corruption Bureau
C) Civil Service Ethics Committee
D) Independent Commission Against Corruption
  • 33. In what year did Governor Murray MacLehose raise the question of Hong Kong's status with Deng Xiaoping?
A) 2003
B) 1984
C) 1997
D) 1979
  • 34. What triggered the Umbrella Revolution in 2014?
A) The passing of the National Anthem Ordinance.
B) The central government's decision to implement nominee pre-screening before allowing chief executive elections.
C) The introduction of the national security law.
D) The disqualification of elected legislators.
  • 35. What was a major concern raised by the enforcement of national law in West Kowloon high-speed railway station?
A) Concerns about economic downturn.
B) Concerns about immigration policies.
C) Concerns about the region's autonomy.
D) Concerns about housing surplus.
  • 36. What is the role of the People's Liberation Army Garrison in Hong Kong?
A) Responsible for the region's defence, with assistance requested by the regional government if needed.
B) Handles all diplomatic matters.
C) Leads the Legislative Council.
D) Enforces immigration controls.
  • 37. How many levels are there in Hong Kong's administrative divisions?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Two
  • 38. How many districts are there in Hong Kong?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 18
  • 39. As of 2024, how many district council seats are directly elected?
A) 88
B) 479
C) 470
D) 452
  • 40. What was the number of directly elected district council seats before the 2023 reforms?
A) 470
B) 452
C) 88
D) 479
  • 41. What percentage of healthcare costs are covered by the government in Hong Kong?
A) 90%
B) 95%
C) 70%
D) 80%
  • 42. What is the on-time rate of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system?
A) 97%
B) 99.9%
C) 98%
D) 95%
  • 43. How many restaurants received Bib Gourmand status in Hong Kong as of 2025?
A) 7
B) 65
C) 76
D) 58
  • 44. Which season in Hong Kong is characterized as being the sunniest?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 45. Which type of aircraft primarily uses Shek Kong Airfield?
A) Cargo transport
B) Private recreational aviation traffic
C) Military operations
D) Commercial passenger flights
  • 46. What percentage of the total land in Hong Kong has been reclaimed from the sea?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 15%
D) 6%
  • 47. What type of market in Hong Kong commonly sells live poultry and seafood?
A) Wet markets
B) Online markets
C) Dry markets
D) Supermarkets
  • 48. What is the percentage of non-Chinese ethnic minorities after excluding foreign domestic helpers?
A) 4%
B) 10%
C) 8.4%
D) 6%
  • 49. What was Hong Kong's estimated population in 2021?
A) 9,200,000
B) 8,000,000
C) 7,413,070
D) 6,500,000
  • 50. What is the oldest existing structure in Hong Kong?
A) Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda
B) Tin Hau Temple
C) Ping Shan Heritage Trail
D) Flagstaff House
  • 51. What type of households are most common in Hong Kong?
A) Communal living arrangements similar to kibbutzim.
B) Nuclear families.
C) Extended families with no nuclear structure.
D) Single-person households.
  • 52. How many metro stations does the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) connect in Hong Kong?
A) 75
B) 50
C) 120
D) 99
  • 53. Which airline is the flag carrier of Hong Kong and has been regarded as a 5-star airline by Skytrax?
A) Cathay Pacific
B) HK Express
C) Air Hong Kong
D) Hong Kong Airlines
  • 54. Where is Hong Kong located relative to Macau?
A) 75 km north
B) 60 km east
C) 50 km south
D) 100 km west
  • 55. Which genre of music emerged in Hong Kong during the 1970s?
A) Western pop
B) Shidaiqu
C) Cantopop
D) Cantonese opera
  • 56. What is the primary cuisine of Hong Kong?
A) Sichuan
B) Cantonese
C) Shandong
D) Beijing
  • 57. Which transport card is widely accepted on railways, trams, buses, and ferries in Hong Kong?
A) Octopus card
B) Visa
C) Apple Pay
D) AliPay
  • 58. What type of architecture does the Ping Shan Heritage Trail showcase?
A) Imperial Chinese dynasties
B) European colonial
C) Lingnan architecture
D) Modernist style
  • 59. Which Bruce Lee film released in 1973 increased Hong Kong's international popularity?
A) Fist of Fury
B) Enter the Dragon
C) Game of Death
D) The Way of the Dragon
  • 60. What is the daily ridership of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system?
A) almost five million
B) seven million
C) two million
D) three million
  • 61. Which of the following is not one of the main land areas in Hong Kong?
A) Lantau Island
B) Hong Kong Island
C) New Territories
D) Kowloon Peninsula
  • 62. Who vetted and approved district council candidates after the 2023 electoral reform proposal?
A) Legislative Council
B) Election Committee
C) Chief Executive
D) District Council Eligibility Review Committee
  • 63. Which dialect is closely related to the Yue Chinese varieties spoken in Bao'an and Dongguan?
A) Shanghainese
B) Weitou dialect
C) Teochew
D) Hokkien
  • 64. Which body of water surrounds Hong Kong on three sides?
A) Gulf of Tonkin
B) South China Sea
C) East China Sea
D) Yellow Sea
  • 65. Which building was redeveloped into a commercial and retail complex?
A) Béthanie
B) Court of Final Appeal Building
C) Hong Kong Observatory
D) Former Marine Police Headquarters
  • 66. Which season often brings strong, cooling winds from the north in Hong Kong?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Spring
D) Summer
  • 67. Which actor is known for playing action-oriented roles in both Hong Kong and foreign films?
A) Jackie Chan
B) Bruce Lee
C) Jet Li
D) Donnie Yen
  • 68. What is Hong Kong's nominal GDP approximately?
A) $428 billion
B) $600 billion
C) $300 billion
D) $500 billion
  • 69. Which language is spoken by slightly over half the population of Hong Kong?
A) Mandarin
B) Cantonese
C) Hakka
D) English
  • 70. What year did the Peak Tram first begin operation?
A) 1888
B) 1950
C) 1975
D) 1904
  • 71. What is a rare weather phenomenon that occurred at Victoria Harbour on 28 September 2024?
A) Waterspout
B) Thunderstorm
C) Tornado
D) Flood
  • 72. What percentage of Hong Kong's electricity comes from coal?
A) 30%
B) 60%
C) 20%
D) 46%
  • 73. What is the target year for achieving zero vehicular emissions in Hong Kong according to its EV policy?
A) 2035
B) 2050
C) 2060
D) 2040
  • 74. What percentage of GDP does tourism account for in Hong Kong?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 5%
  • 75. What sector generates 92.7% of economic output in Hong Kong?
A) Service sector
B) Manufacturing sector
C) Agricultural sector
D) Mining sector
  • 76. Which of the following pollutants is NOT listed as a major air pollutant in Hong Kong?
A) Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
B) Chlorofluorocarbons
C) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
D) Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
  • 77. What is the name of the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world?
A) Mid-Levels escalator
B) Kowloon-Canton Railway escalator
C) Central and Western District escalators
D) Peak Tram escalator
  • 78. Which artist is not associated with the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop?
A) Leslie Cheung
B) Sam Hui
C) Anita Mui
D) Alan Tam
  • 79. What is Hong Kong's rank on the UN Human Development Index?
A) First
B) Tenth
C) Fifteenth
D) Fourth
  • 80. Which type of ferry operates two lines across Victoria Harbour for daily passengers?
A) Star Ferry
B) Air Hong Kong Ferry
C) HK Express Ferry
D) Cathay Pacific Ferry
  • 81. What is the rank of the Hong Kong dollar in terms of traded currencies worldwide?
A) Eighth-most traded
B) Tenth-most traded
C) Fifth-most traded
D) First-most traded
  • 82. Approximately what percentage of Hong Kong's land is designated as country parks and nature reserves?
A) 40%
B) 10%
C) 55%
D) 25%
  • 83. Which critically acclaimed Hong Kong film features a story about opera?
A) Shaolin Soccer
B) To Live
C) Farewell My Concubine
D) Kung Fu Hustle
  • 84. What type of climate does Hong Kong have according to the Köppen classification?
A) Tropical monsoon
B) Oceanic
C) Humid subtropical
D) Mediterranean
  • 85. What is the primary source of energy for Hong Kong's electricity generation?
A) Renewable sources
B) Hydroelectric power
C) Fossil fuels
D) Nuclear energy
  • 86. Which language was predominantly spoken by the population of Hong Kong before the First Opium War?
A) Cantonese
B) Hakka varieties
C) English
D) Mandarin
  • 87. What policy does the Hong Kong government follow regarding economic intervention?
A) Complete laissez-faire
B) State-controlled economy
C) Active interventionism
D) Positive non-interventionism
  • 88. What is used to flush toilets in most built-up areas of Hong Kong?
A) Rainwater
B) Seawater
C) Freshwater
D) Recycled water
  • 89. Which of the following is not a type of vessel that operates in Hong Kong waters?
A) Cargo ships
B) Kai-to boats
C) Ferries
D) Junks
  • 90. How much did Hong Kong's GDP increase by a factor from 1961 to 1997?
A) 150
B) 200
C) 100
D) 180
  • 91. Name a popular Hong Kong film from the 1980s that expanded global interest beyond martial arts films.
A) The World of Suzie Wong
B) Fist of Fury
C) A Better Tomorrow
D) Enter the Dragon
  • 92. Which type of boats serve the most remote coastal settlements in Hong Kong?
A) Cargo ships
B) Junks
C) Ferries
D) Kai-to boats
  • 93. How many double-decker trams does the Hong Kong Tramways fleet consist of?
A) 250
B) 165
C) 100
D) 200
  • 94. What type of regime governs Hong Kong, according to the text?
A) Hybrid regime
B) Full democracy
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Communist state
  • 95. What is the oldest Western-style building in Hong Kong?
A) Former Marine Police Headquarters
B) Hong Kong Observatory
C) Court of Final Appeal Building
D) 1846 Flagstaff House
  • 96. In which year did Hong Kong host the inaugural AFC Asian Cup?
A) 1997
B) 2025
C) 2008
D) 1956
  • 97. Which of these is not a traditional dish included in yum cha?
A) Egg tarts
B) Spring rolls
C) Congee
D) Cha siu bao
  • 98. Which ethnic group forms the majority among non-ethnic Chinese minorities in Hong Kong?
A) Indonesians
B) Thais
C) South Asians
D) Filipinos
  • 99. What was the peak annual number of films produced in Hong Kong during the early 1990s?
A) Less than 100 films
B) Over 400 films
C) About 300 films
D) Approximately 200 films
  • 100. Which river forms part of the boundary between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China?
A) Liu River
B) Sham Chun River
C) Pearl River
D) West River
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