Unit 2: Basic Exercises

I. Comprehension Questions         - Suggested Answers -

1. What foreign powers have controlled Taiwan?
2. Why did Chiang Kai-Shek and his supporters come to Taiwan?
3. What were the advantages and disadvantages of Japanese rule?
4. Why is Taiwan's relationship with mainland China complex?
5. Why is Chen Chung-Kung (Koxinga) important in Taiwanese history?
6. How many political parties are in Taiwan today?
7. Summarize the main idea of this article.

II. True, False, or Unkown?         - Suggested Answers -

Which of the following statements is true? Which is false? Which is unknown?

1. The fight between the KMT and the Communinsts began in 1929.
2. Dr. Sun Yat Sen was born in Hawaii.
3. Chaing Kai Shek expelled the Dutch from Tainan.
4. The Japanese invaded Taiwan in 1890.
5. Most of Taiwan's aboriginal people live with Hakka families.
6. Bill Gates is the de facto leader of Taiwan.
7. The DPP stands for the "Dutch Patriotic Party".

III. Questions for Further Exploration         - Suggested Answers -

1. Can you think of any important events in the history of Taiwan not mentioned in this article?
2. Who do you think are the most important three figures in Taiwan's history. Why?
3. How has Taiwan changed in your lifetime?
4. What do you feel are the major problems facing Taiwan today?
5. Would you like to visit mainland China? Why or why not?
6. Do your grandparents feel differently about mainland China than you do?
7. What do you like most about Taiwan? What do you like least about it?

IV. TAIWAN'S TIME LINE         - Suggested Answers -

INSTRUCTIONS: Arrange events below in the correct time sequence.
The oldest event "1" and the most recent event "9".

1. _____ Democratic elections for the president of Taiwan are first held.
2. _____ Chiang Kai-Shek retreats to Taiwan with his KMT forces.
3. _____ The United States cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
4. _____ The Portuguese gain control of some coastal parts of Taiwan.
5. _____ The Dutch gain control of most coastal areas of Taiwan.
6. _____ Aboriginal people arrive in Taiwan.
7. _____ Taiwan became a member of APEC.
8. _#9_ A major earthquake (centered in Nantou) rocked Taiwan.
9. _____ Taiwan became a colony of Japan.

V. COMMON MISTAKES         - Suggested Answers -

Each of the following sentences has at least one mistake. Please correct the mistakes.

1. De facto, she is such a beautiful woman.
2. How many percentage aboriginal live in Taiwan?
3. I born in Gwei-shan, but was grown in Taipei.
4. Sun Yet Sen against the Ching monarchy.
5. Taiwan and the PRC once happened a civil war.
6. Taiwan is a beautiful place where there are a lot of scenes.
7. The boy was expelled the school.

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