Taiwan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 22 general civics quiz questions about Taiwan with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 7 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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In which year did the Constitution of the Republic of China come into force?
1947
The Constitution was promulgated on 1 January 1947 and took effect on 25 December 1947, now Constitution Day.
How many branches (Yuan) does Taiwan’s central government have?
Five
The Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Examination and Control Yuan.
How long is the President of Taiwan’s term of office?
Four years, with a maximum of two terms
The President has been directly elected since 1996 for four-year terms (Additional Articles, Article 2).
How many seats does the Legislative Yuan have?
113
The Legislative Yuan has had 113 seats since the 2008 election (Additional Articles, Article 4).
Which city is the seat of Taiwan’s central government?
Taipei
Taipei is home to the Presidential Office, the Legislative Yuan and the other central government bodies.
Which body makes laws in Taiwan?
The Legislative Yuan
The Legislative Yuan is the law-making body. The Control Yuan audits and monitors officials, and the Examination Yuan oversees the civil service.
How long is a presidential term in Taiwan?
Four years
The President is directly elected for a four-year term and may serve two consecutive terms.
History and national symbols 7 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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What is Taiwan’s national flower?
The plum blossom
The Executive Yuan adopted the plum blossom as the national flower in 1964.
What does National Day on 10 October (Double Ten) commemorate?
The Wuchang Uprising of 10 October 1911
The Wuchang Uprising led to the founding of the Republic of China.
In which year was martial law lifted in Taiwan?
1987
Martial law was lifted on 15 July 1987 after 38 years.
When was Taiwan’s first direct presidential election held?
1996
Lee Teng-hui won the first direct presidential election in 1996.
Which European power built Fort Zeelandia in the 17th century?
The Dutch
The Dutch East India Company built Fort Zeelandia near present-day Tainan in the 1620s and 1630s.
Who drove the Dutch out of Taiwan in 1662?
Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong)
Koxinga's forces besieged Fort Zeelandia and the Dutch surrendered in early 1662.
Which country ruled Taiwan from 1895 to 1945?
Japan
Taiwan was under Japanese rule from 1895 until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
Geography and society 6 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is Taiwan’s highest mountain?
Yushan (Jade Mountain)
Yushan rises to 3,952 metres in Yushan National Park.
How many Indigenous peoples does Taiwan officially recognise?
16
The Council of Indigenous Peoples recognises 16 Indigenous peoples.
What is the currency used in Taiwan?
The New Taiwan dollar
Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan dollar, often written NT$ or TWD.
Which ocean lies along Taiwan’s east coast?
The Pacific Ocean
Taiwan's east coast faces the Pacific Ocean, with steep mountains and cliffs such as those near Taroko Gorge.
In which city is the main site of the National Palace Museum?
Taipei
The main National Palace Museum is in Taipei and holds a vast collection of Chinese art and artefacts.
Which festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month ends the Lunar New Year season?
The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on the first full moon of the lunar year and closes the New Year celebrations.
Naturalisation rules 2 questions
What the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.
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How many questions are on the naturalisation test, and what is the general pass mark?
20 questions; 70 out of 100
20 questions worth 5 points each; the pass mark is 70 for general applicants, 60 for spouses and children of nationals and 50 for people aged 65 or over.
Which body publishes the naturalisation test question bank?
The Ministry of the Interior
All test questions are drawn from the Ministry of the Interior's published question bank.
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