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The name 'Taipei' is etymologically derived from 'North of Taiwan'.
Answer: True
The name 'Taipei' derives from the Wade-Giles romanization 'T'ai-pei', translating from Chinese to 'North of Taiwan', reflecting its geographical placement on the island.
During Japanese rule (1895-1945), Taipei was known by the Japanese name 'Taihoku'.
Answer: True
Historically, Taipei has been romanized as Tai-pak and Taipeh. During Japanese rule (1895-1945), it was designated Taihoku, reflecting the Japanese pronunciation of its Chinese characters.
Han Chinese colonization of the Taipei Basin began in the 18th century.
Answer: True
Significant Han Chinese colonization of the Taipei Basin commenced in 1709 during the Qing dynasty's rule, following government authorization for development.
The Wild Lily student rallies in 1990 were instrumental in Taiwan's transition towards a multi-party democracy.
Answer: True
The 1990 Wild Lily student rallies in Taipei were pivotal demonstrations that significantly contributed to Taiwan's transition from one-party rule to a multi-party democracy by 1996.
What is the etymological meaning of the name 'Taipei'?
Answer: "North of Taiwan"
The name 'Taipei' derives from the Wade-Giles romanization 'T'ai-pei', translating from Chinese to 'North of Taiwan', reflecting its geographical placement on the island.
Which historical period saw Taipei known as 'Taihoku'?
Answer: Japanese rule (1895-1945)
Historically, Taipei has been romanized as Tai-pak and Taipeh. During Japanese rule (1895-1945), it was designated Taihoku, reflecting the Japanese pronunciation of its Chinese characters.
When did Han Chinese colonists first begin settling in the Taipei Basin in significant numbers?
Answer: 1709
Significant Han Chinese colonization of the Taipei Basin commenced in 1709 during the Qing dynasty's rule, following government authorization for development.
What pivotal event in 1990 significantly contributed to Taiwan's democratization and occurred in Taipei?
Answer: The Wild Lily student rallies
The 1990 Wild Lily student rallies in Taipei were pivotal demonstrations that significantly contributed to Taiwan's transition from one-party rule to a multi-party democracy by 1996.
Taipei serves as the capital city of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Answer: True
Taipei functions as the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan), directly administered by the Executive Yuan, signifying its central administrative and political importance.
Taipei became the provisional capital of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1949.
Answer: True
Taipei's capital status evolved: it was temporary capital in 1887 (Qing dynasty), formal provincial capital in 1894, capital of Japanese Taiwan (1895-1945), and provisional capital of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1949, remaining the ROC's central government seat.
Xinyi District serves as the seat of the Taipei City Government.
Answer: True
Taipei City comprises 12 administrative districts, further divided into urban villages and neighborhoods. The Xinyi District houses the Taipei City Government.
What is the official administrative status of Taipei within the Republic of China (Taiwan)?
Answer: The capital and a special municipality directly administered by the Executive Yuan.
Taipei functions as the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan), directly administered by the Executive Yuan, signifying its central administrative and political importance.
Taipei is geographically situated in Northern Taiwan.
Answer: True
Taipei is situated in Northern Taiwan, within the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. It is bordered by the Keelung and Xindian river valleys, which converge to form the Tamsui River along the city's western edge.
Taipei's climate is classified as a hot desert climate (BWh).
Answer: False
Taipei's climate is humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with tropical rainforest (Af) influences, characterized by long, hot, humid summers and short, warm, often foggy winters.
Motor scooter exhaust is identified as a primary source of air pollution in Taipei.
Answer: True
Motor vehicle exhaust, especially from scooters, is a primary source of air pollution in Taipei. Accumulation of pollutants after rainless periods contributes to poor visibility and smog.
Taipei has promoted garbage recycling with a dedicated fund since 1998.
Answer: True
Taipei City actively promotes garbage recycling, initiated in 1998 with a dedicated Recycling Fund. This program involves communities, companies, and waste collectors, leading to significant increases in recycling rates.
Winters in Taipei are typically warm and foggy, not characterized by heavy snowfall.
Answer: True
Taipei winters are typically short, warm, and foggy, influenced by Siberian High's northeasterly winds and basin topography. Daytime temperatures can exceed 26°C, though showers may lower them.
Which geographical feature primarily defines the location of Taipei?
Answer: The Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed in Northern Taiwan.
Taipei is situated in Northern Taiwan, within the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. It is bordered by the Keelung and Xindian river valleys, which converge to form the Tamsui River along the city's western edge.
Under the Köppen climate classification, Taipei is primarily classified as:
Answer: Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa)
Taipei's climate is humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with tropical rainforest (Af) influences, characterized by long, hot, humid summers and short, warm, often foggy winters.
Besides motor vehicle exhaust, what other factor contributes to poor visibility and smog in Taipei, especially after rainless periods?
Answer: Accumulation of pollutants due to lack of rain.
Motor vehicle exhaust, especially from scooters, is a primary source of air pollution in Taipei. Accumulation of pollutants after rainless periods contributes to poor visibility and smog.
How does Taipei manage its garbage and recycling efforts?
Answer: Through a strong promotion of garbage recycling, including a Recycling Fund established in 1998.
Taipei City actively promotes garbage recycling, initiated in 1998 with a dedicated Recycling Fund. This program involves communities, companies, and waste collectors, leading to significant increases in recycling rates.
Taipei's city planning is characterized by a radial design.
Answer: False
Taipei's urban planning features a grid-like configuration with straight roads and large blocks (often 500m sides), subdivided by lanes and alleys, forming a distinct urban fabric.
Key economic sectors in Taipei include ICT and financial services.
Answer: True
Taipei's economy is driven by key sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology, general merchandising, financial services, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions), establishing it as a global hub for technology and electronics.
Taipei 101 held the title of the world's tallest building for six years after its opening.
Answer: True
Taipei 101, a landmark skyscraper, was the world's tallest building for six years post-opening in 2004. Measuring 509 meters, it is engineered for typhoons and earthquakes, holds LEED certification as a large 'green' building, and is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks.
The EasyCard is used for public transit and also accepted at several retail outlets.
Answer: True
The EasyCard is a contactless smartcard for public transit (MRT, buses) and retail payments in Taipei, simplifying transactions through automatic credit deduction.
The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) connects Taipei to major west coast cities.
Answer: True
Taipei is served by the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) connecting to west coast cities, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) for conventional services, and the integrated Taipei Metro system.
Taoyuan International Airport, serving Taipei, is located outside the city limits.
Answer: True
Taipei is primarily served by Taoyuan International Airport (international flights, located in Taoyuan City) and Songshan Airport (domestic and some East Asian international flights, within the city).
How is Taipei's urban layout typically described?
Answer: A grid-like configuration with straight roads and large blocks.
Taipei's urban planning features a grid-like configuration with straight roads and large blocks (often 500m sides), subdivided by lanes and alleys, forming a distinct urban fabric.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a key economic sector driving Taipei's economy?
Answer: Tourism and Hospitality
Taipei's economy is driven by key sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology, general merchandising, financial services, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions). Tourism and Hospitality is not explicitly listed as a primary key sector in the provided information.
What distinction did Taipei 101 hold upon its opening in 2004?
Answer: The tallest building in the world.
Taipei 101, a landmark skyscraper, was the world's tallest building for six years post-opening in 2004. Measuring 509 meters, it is engineered for typhoons and earthquakes, holds LEED certification as a large 'green' building, and is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks.
The EasyCard in Taipei is a versatile tool primarily used for:
Answer: Paying for public transportation and at retail outlets.
The EasyCard is a contactless smartcard for public transit (MRT, buses) and retail payments in Taipei, simplifying transactions through automatic credit deduction.
Which high-speed rail service connects Taipei with major cities along Taiwan's western coast?
Answer: Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
Taipei is served by the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) connecting to west coast cities, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) for conventional services, and the integrated Taipei Metro system.
Which airport primarily handles international flights for the Taipei metropolitan area?
Answer: Taoyuan International Airport
Taipei is primarily served by Taoyuan International Airport (international flights, located in Taoyuan City) and Songshan Airport (domestic and some East Asian international flights, within the city).
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key economic sector in Taipei?
Answer: Agriculture and Forestry
Taipei's economy is driven by key sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology, general merchandising, financial services, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions). Agriculture and Forestry is not listed as a key sector.
The population of Taipei City proper is approximately 2.5 million.
Answer: True
As of March 2023, Taipei City proper had an estimated population of 2,494,813. The wider Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area ('Greater Taipei') includes New Taipei and Keelung, totaling approximately 7,047,559 residents.
The National Palace Museum in Taipei primarily displays artifacts from Chinese history.
Answer: True
The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses one of the world's largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts. Its origins trace to the same institution as Beijing's Palace Museum, with collections divided post-Chinese Civil War.
Taipei's New Year's Eve celebration involves large gatherings and fireworks launched from Taipei 101.
Answer: True
Taipei's New Year's Eve celebrations feature large gatherings in the Xinyi District with parades and concerts, highlighted by the internationally broadcast fireworks display from Taipei 101.
Taipei hosts 24 universities and Academia Sinica, making it a major educational center.
Answer: True
Taipei hosts 24 universities and Academia Sinica (Taiwan's national academy), reinforcing its status as a major educational center.
The 'Taipei Deathmatch' is a type of professional wrestling match.
Answer: True
The 'Taipei Deathmatch' is a professional wrestling match variant where taped fists are coated in glue and glass shards, with victory achieved by pinfall, submission, or escape.
Academia Sinica, Taiwan's national academy, is located within Taipei.
Answer: True
Academia Sinica, Taiwan's national academy located in Taipei, supports research and academic programs, including the Taiwan International Graduate Program, significantly contributing to the city's educational hub status.
What was the approximate population of Taipei City proper as of March 2023?
Answer: Approximately 2.5 million
As of March 2023, Taipei City proper had an estimated population of 2,494,813. The wider Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area ('Greater Taipei') includes New Taipei and Keelung, totaling approximately 7,047,559 residents.
Which museum in Taipei is renowned for its extensive collection of ancient Chinese artifacts?
Answer: National Palace Museum
Notable museums in Taipei include the National Palace Museum (vast ancient Chinese artifacts), the National Taiwan Museum (oldest in Taiwan), the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the 228 Memorial Museum, and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (modern art).
Bangka Lungshan Temple, a prominent religious site in Taipei, was originally built in which century?
Answer: 18th century
Prominent temples in Taipei include Bangka Lungshan Temple (est. 1738), Baoan Temple, Xia Hai City God Temple, and the Taipei Confucius Temple, showcasing diverse architecture and serving as vital cultural and religious centers.
What is the role of Academia Sinica in Taipei?
Answer: It is Taiwan's national academy, supporting research and academic programs.
Academia Sinica, Taiwan's national academy located in Taipei, supports research and academic programs, including the Taiwan International Graduate Program, significantly contributing to the city's educational hub status.
What is the primary function of the National Palace Museum?
Answer: To house and display a vast collection of ancient Chinese artifacts.
The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses one of the world's largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts. Its origins trace to the same institution as Beijing's Palace Museum, with collections divided post-Chinese Civil War.
Which of the following is a major multi-purpose indoor stadium located in Taipei, used for concerts and sporting events?
Answer: Taipei Arena
Key sports venues in Taipei include the Taipei Arena (multi-purpose indoor stadium), Tianmu Baseball Stadium, and Taipei Municipal Stadium (football, track and field). The Taipei Dome is a major new multi-purpose stadium under construction.
The designation of Taipei as an 'Alpha-i City' by the GaWC signifies its:
Answer: Role as a major global city within the world's urban network.
Designated an 'Alpha-i City' by the GaWC, Taipei signifies its substantial role and influence as a major global city within the world's urban network.
What is the significance of the term 'Chinese Taipei'?
Answer: It is a synonym for Taiwan used in international contexts due to political status ambiguity.
Due to Taiwan's ambiguous international political status, 'Chinese Taipei' is frequently used as a synonym for the country in international organizations and global sporting events, such as the Olympics.