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Quiz about Macau A Long And Colorful History

Macau: A Long And Colorful History Quiz

The colony of Macau has had an interesting history, from desolate beginnings to its present status of special administrative region of China. Ten questions on Macau. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Ikabud

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,792

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (3/10), snhha (10/10), Guest 147 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Macau was a colony of which European country? Hint

France

Netherlands

Portugal

England

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the first permanent Portuguese settlement established in Macau? Hint

1492

1666

1557

1755

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Question 3 of 10

3. Macau was the last European colony in Asia.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The name Macau is derived from what? Hint

A goddess of sea farers

A species of monkey native to the region

A famous Portuguese caravel

An indigenous plant used in medicine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was once jailed in Macau on charges of malfeasance, while on a governmental post? Hint

Vasco da Gama

Pedro Alvares Cabral

Diogo Cao

Luis de Camoes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Macau was given a Portuguese religious name in order to encourage Christianity in the province. What was it? Hint

'God's city'

'Christian city'

'City of the name of God'

'City of Christ'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which other European power's constant efforts to take Macau by force, were repelled on each occasion by the inhabitants? Hint

Netherlands

France

England

Spain

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Question 8 of 10

8. The rise to prominence of another port in the region heralded the decline of Macau. Which one was it? Hint

Shanghai

Dalian

Hong Kong

Taipei

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Chinese government paid an annual trading fee to the Portuguese for use of the port's facilities.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. After Hong Kong took over as the principal port and trading post of the region, how did Macau's financial fortunes start to rise again? Hint

It became a smugglers haven

It became a gambling resort

It moved completely into manufacturing

Oil was discovered off shore

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Macau was a colony of which European country?

Answer: Portugal

The Portuguese established a trading post, which became the midway between Europe and the lucrative Far East markets.

2. When was the first permanent Portuguese settlement established in Macau?

Answer: 1557

1492 was Colombus' little jaunt westwards, 1666 was the Great Fire of London and 1755 was the Great Lisbon Earthquake.

3. Macau was the last European colony in Asia.

Answer: True

Portugal officially handed Macau back to Chinese control in December of 1999, making it the last European colony in Asia.

4. The name Macau is derived from what?

Answer: A goddess of sea farers

The name derives from A-Ma-Gau harbour, which in itself derives from A-Ma, a goddess of sea farers.

5. Who was once jailed in Macau on charges of malfeasance, while on a governmental post?

Answer: Luis de Camoes

Camoes became Portugal's greatest poet. His book 'Os Lusiadas', the history in verse of the trials and tribulations of his countrymen. The other three were all famous explorers.

6. Macau was given a Portuguese religious name in order to encourage Christianity in the province. What was it?

Answer: 'City of the name of God'

The full title was 'Cidade do nome de Deus, de Macau, nao ha outra mais leal', which translates into, 'City of the name of God, there is none more loyal'.

7. Which other European power's constant efforts to take Macau by force, were repelled on each occasion by the inhabitants?

Answer: Netherlands

The successful defence of the territory promted the tag 'There is none more loyal'.

8. The rise to prominence of another port in the region heralded the decline of Macau. Which one was it?

Answer: Hong Kong

With the steady rise in influence of the British in the region, and the fact that Hong Kong had a deep water port, which was much easier for bigger ships to access, Macau's strategic importance began to wane. The two are just 40 miles apart.

9. The Chinese government paid an annual trading fee to the Portuguese for use of the port's facilities.

Answer: False

The Portuguese paid an annual 'ground rent' to the Chinese for the use of Macau as a trading post.

10. After Hong Kong took over as the principal port and trading post of the region, how did Macau's financial fortunes start to rise again?

Answer: It became a gambling resort

The first gambling licences were issued in 1860 by the Portuguese Governor. Macau is a fascinating mixture of east and west, with a colorful history, which hopefully was demonstrated, at least in part, in this quiz.

Source: Author Ikabud

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