In ancient times, the State of Chu controlled the present-day Wuhan area, but in the summer of 648 BC, they conquered the State of Huang. What did they do with the people of Huang?
- They enslaved them
- They drove them into the sea
- They sent them to live in Beijing
- They moved them to the Wuhan area
Correct Answer: They moved them to the Wuhan area
Correct Answer Explanation: In the summer of 648 BC, the State of Huang was conquered by the State of Chu and the people were moved to the area in and around present-day Wuhan. Local geographical terms including the name of Wuhan’s Huangpi District were named after the State of Huang.
In the Battle of Red Cliffs in AD 208/9, who was the leader of the Eastern Wu Kingdom?
- Liu Bei
- Cao Cao
- Sun Quan
- Sun Jian
Correct Answer: Sun Quan
Correct Answer Explanation: Sun Quan was the leader of the Eastern Wu Kingdom. He was the younger brother of Sun Ce, who had been the previous leader of the kingdom. Sun Quan was a skilled military leader and strategist, and he led the Eastern Wu Kingdom to victory in many battles, including the Battle of Red Cliffs.
Built during the Han Dynasty, what famous structure on the Wuchang side of the Yangtze River became a sacred site of Taoism?
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Wuhan Sports Center
- The Yellow Crane Tower
Correct Answer: The Yellow Crane Tower
Correct Answer Explanation: The Yellow Crane Tower is a historic structure that was built during the Han Dynasty and is located on the Wuchang side of the Yangtze River. The Yellow Crane Tower was constructed on the Wuchang side of the Yangtze River by order of Sun Quan, leader of the Eastern Wu. The tower became a sacred site of Taoism.
In 1889, who was transferred from Viceroy of Liangguang to Viceroy of Huguang, which includes Hunan and Hubei provinces?
- Mao Zedong
- Chiang Kai-shek
- Zhang Zhidong
- Yuan Shikai
Correct Answer: Zhang Zhidong
Correct Answer Explanation: Zhang Zhidong was a Chinese official who served as Viceroy of Liangguang from 1884 to 1889 and then was transferred to Viceroy of Huguang. He governed Huguang for 18 years and oversaw many industrial and educational reforms.
What is the name of the city in the Wuhan Metropolis that “Han” refers to?
- Wuchang
- Hanyang
- Hankou
- Guangzhou
Correct Answer: Hankou
Correct Answer Explanation: The name “Wuhan” comes from the two major cities on the banks of the Yangtze River that make up the Wuhan metropolis: “Wu” refers to the city of Wuchang (Chinese: 武昌), which lies on the southern bank of the Yangtze, while “Han” refers to the city of Hankou (Chinese: 汉口), which lies on the northern bank of the Yangtze.
Which Chinese revolutionary organization was active in Wuhan before the Wuchang Uprising?
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Wuhan Gators
- The Kuomintang
- The Literary Society
Correct Answer: The Literary Society
Correct Answer Explanation: The Literary Society was a revolutionary organization that was active in Wuhan before the Wuchang Uprising in 1911. They worked alongside the Progressive Association to plan the uprising.
The Wuchang Uprising of October 1911, which overthrew the Qing dynasty, originated in what city?
- Hanyang
- Hankou
- Wuchang
- Beijing
Correct Answer: Wuchang
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuchang Uprising in October 1911, which started the Xinhai Revolution and led to the end of the Qing Dynasty, originated in Wuchang. It was the start of the revolution that would lead to the establishment of the Republic of China.
What is the name of the building in Hankou where the Wuhan Nationalist Government was based in 1927?
- The Yellow Crane Tower
- The Nanyang Building
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Hubei Provincial Museum
Correct Answer: The Nanyang Building
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Nationalist Government was based in the Nanyang Building in Hankou, while the central party headquarters and other organizations chose their locations in Hankou or Wuchang.
The Wuhan Nationalist Government was established in February 1927. What happened in July of 1927 that ended it?
- The Wuchang Uprising
- The Northern Expedition
- The Wuhan Coup
- The April 12th Massacre
Correct Answer: The Wuhan Coup
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Coup was a political shift made on July 15, 1927, by Wang Jingwei towards Chiang Kai-shek, and his Shanghai-based rival in the Kuomintang. This event brought the Wuhan Nationalist Government to an end.
In the 1931 China floods, what event occurred in Wuhan on July 27 that resulted in thousands of deaths?
- A major earthquake
- A catastrophic dike failure
- A bomb explosion
- A fire
Correct Answer: A catastrophic dike failure
Correct Answer Explanation: The 1931 China floods were one of the deadliest flood disasters in world history and caused a great deal of damage in Wuhan. The most devastating event of the floods was a catastrophic dike failure on July 27. The flood covered an area of 32 square miles and the city was flooded under many feet of water for close to three months. Thousands of people died in the floods due to drowning and disease.
What was the name of the KMT gunboat that was attacked by Japanese aircraft near Jinkou in 1938?
- The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
- The Zhongshan
- The Yellow Crane Tower
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
Correct Answer: The Zhongshan
Correct Answer Explanation: The KMT gunboat Zhongshan was attacked by six Japanese aircraft in October 1938 while defending the Yangtze River. The boat was sunk and 25 people died, but the gunboat was raised in 1997 and placed in a museum in the Jiangxia District.
In 1944, the U.S. bombed Wuhan as a planned strategic move. What were the Americans hoping to accomplish with the bombings?
- Destroy Japanese military resources in the city
- Establish a U.S. military base in the city
- Capture Wuhan for the Kuomintang
- Punish the Chinese people for collaborating with the Japanese
Correct Answer: Destroy Japanese military resources in the city
Correct Answer Explanation: In December 1944, U.S. bombers bombed Wuhan with the approval of Chiang Kai-shek as a strategic move to destroy the Japanese military resources in the city. They were hoping to weaken the Japanese forces and help the Chinese fight back.
What event in the late 1940s led to the retreat of the Wuhan garrison and the entry of the People’s Liberation Army into the city?
- The end of the Second World War
- The death of Chiang Kai-shek
- The Chinese Civil War
- The Wuchang Uprising
Correct Answer: The Chinese Civil War
Correct Answer Explanation: At the end of the Chinese Civil War in May 1949, the Wuhan garrison retreated from the city and the People’s Liberation Army entered Wuhan. The Chinese Communist Party had defeated the Kuomintang and taken control of China.
Which natural disaster in 1954 caused the Yangtze River to flood, mostly in Hubei Province?
- An earthquake
- An unusually high volume of precipitation
- A tsunami
- A volcanic eruption
Correct Answer: An unusually high volume of precipitation
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1954, the Yangtze River experienced a series of catastrophic floods due to an unusually high volume of precipitation and an extraordinarily long rainy season. It caused widespread damage in Wuhan and Hubei Province.
Which transportation project, completed in 1957, united the Beijing–Hankou railway with the Guangdong–Hankou railway into the Beijing–Guangzhou railway?
- The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Metro
Correct Answer: The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
Correct Answer Explanation: The construction of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, also known as the First Bridge, was regarded as one of the key projects during the first five-year plan. It was completed in 1957, connecting the Beijing–Hankou railway with the Guangdong–Hankou railway into the Beijing–Guangzhou railway.
What was the name of the conflict in 1967 during the Cultural Revolution, that involved two groups fighting for control over Wuhan?
- The Wuhan Coup
- The Wuchang Uprising
- The Wuhan Incident
- The April 12th Massacre
Correct Answer: The Wuhan Incident
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Incident, also called the “July 20th Incident”, was an armed conflict in Wuhan in 1967. It was part of the broader unrest and factional fighting that occurred during the Cultural Revolution.
What is the name of the largest lake entirely within a city in China that is located in Wuhan?
- Tangxun Lake
- East Lake
- South Lake
- Liangzi Lake
Correct Answer: Tangxun Lake
Correct Answer Explanation: Tangxun Lake is the largest lake entirely within a city in China. It is located in Wuhan, near the East Lake which is the second-largest lake in the city.
Wuhan is known for its humid summers, but in recent years, it is no longer considered one of the hottest cities in summer. What are the four “New Furnacelike Cities” of China?
- Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanchang
- Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Guangzhou
- Wuchang, Hankou, Hanyang, and Qingshan
- Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanchang
Correct Answer: Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanchang
Correct Answer Explanation: In recent years, Wuhan is no longer considered among the top tier of “The hottest cities in summer”. Instead, the New Four Furnacelike Cities are Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanchang.
What is the name of the government official that oversees the Wuhan CCP?
- The Wuhan CCP Secretary
- The Mayor of Wuhan
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Wuhan Metro
Correct Answer: The Wuhan CCP Secretary
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan CCP Secretary is the government official who oversees the Wuhan CCP. They are responsible for issuing administrative orders, collecting taxes, managing the economy, and directing the Municipal People’s Congress in making policy decisions.
Which of the four countries with consulates in Wuhan did not open their consulate until 2015?
- Japan
- Russia
- United States
- United Kingdom
Correct Answer: United Kingdom
Correct Answer Explanation: The United Kingdom did not open their consulate in Wuhan until January 8, 2015. France opened their consulate in 1998, the United States in 2008, and the Republic of Korea in 2010.
What company headquartered in Wuhan is a major automobile manufacturer?
- Wuhan Airlines
- Dongfeng Motor Corporation
- Hubei Television
- Wuhan Metro Group Co., Ltd
Correct Answer: Dongfeng Motor Corporation
Correct Answer Explanation: Dongfeng Motor Corporation, an automobile manufacturer, is headquartered in Wuhan. They manufacture a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses.
Wuhan has attracted foreign investment from over 80 countries. Which country has the most invested in Wuhan?
- France
- United States
- Japan
- United Kingdom
Correct Answer: France
Correct Answer Explanation: As of 2016, Wuhan has attracted foreign investment from over 80 countries. About 50 French companies, including Renault and PSA Group, have operations in the city, representing over one third of French investment in China, and the highest level of French investment in any Chinese city.
What is the name of the industrial zone in Wuhan that is China’s largest production center for optoelectronic products?
- Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone
- Wuhan Export Processing Zone
- Wuhan Donghu New Technology Development Zone
- Wuhan Biolake
Correct Answer: Wuhan Donghu New Technology Development Zone
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuhan Donghu New Technology Development Zone is a national level high-tech development zone that is China’s largest production center for optoelectronic products. It has several key players in the field, including Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable.
In 2020, Wuhan was placed under lockdown for nearly three months to contain what virus?
- SARS
- COVID-19
- Ebola
- HIV
Correct Answer: COVID-19
Correct Answer Explanation: In December 2019, SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, was first discovered in Wuhan, and the city was the location of the first lockdown of the pandemic in January 2020. Wuhan and other Hubei cities were placed under lockdown for nearly three months to contain the disease.
What are the names of the three cities that make up the Wuhan Metropolis?
- Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang
- Wuhan, Beijing, and Shanghai
- Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi
- Hubei, Hunan, and Henan
Correct Answer: Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Metropolis comprises three parts—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—commonly called the “Three Towns of Wuhan” (hence the name “Wuhan”, combining “Wu” from the first city and “Han” from the other two).
The Yangtze River separates Wuchang from which two cities in the Wuhan Metropolis?
- Hanyang and Hankou
- Beijing and Shanghai
- Hubei and Hunan
- Hubei and Henan
Correct Answer: Hanyang and Hankou
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuchang lies south east of the Yangtze River that separates it from both Hankou and Hanyang. Hankou sits north of the Yangtze River separating it from Wuchang. Hanyang lies west of the Yangtze separating it from Wuchang.
What is the name of the river that flows into the Yangtze River, at the East of the Jianghan Plain, along the Yangtze’s middle reaches?
- The Han River
- The She River
- The Yellow River
- The Pearl River
Correct Answer: The Han River
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuhan sits at the confluence of the Han River flowing into the Yangtze River at the East of the Jianghan Plain along the Yangtze’s middle reaches. The Han River also divides the cities of Hankou and Hanyang.
What is the name of the park located in Wuhan where you can see a wide variety of plum blossoms and lotus flowers in the springtime?
- The Hubei Provincial Museum
- The Wuhan Zoo
- The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
- The East Lake Cherry Blossom Park
Correct Answer: The East Lake Cherry Blossom Park
Correct Answer Explanation: In the springtime, the shores of East Lake become a garden of flowers with the Mei blossoms as the king and the Cherry Blossom as the queen among the species at East Lake Cherry Blossom Park. Another famous flower is the lotus.
What ancient Chinese instrument was discovered in the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Suizhou, Hubei in 1978?
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Yellow Crane Tower
- The Bell Chime of Marquis Yi of Zeng
Correct Answer: The Bell Chime of Marquis Yi of Zeng
Correct Answer Explanation: The bell chime of Marquis Yi of Zeng is a bronze instrument performed 2430 years ago in ancient China (Warring States Period), and was discovered in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Suizhou, Hubei in 1978. The whole chime weighs 5 tons, can perfectly play sound which was heard 2430 years ago, and was considered “The Eighth Wonder of the World”.
What is the name of the shopping district located in Wuchang that connects the East Lake to Shahu Lake?
- Happy Valley Wuhan
- Jiqing Street
- Chu River and Han Street
- The Rock and Bonsai Museum
Correct Answer: Chu River and Han Street
Correct Answer Explanation: Chu River and Han Street is a shopping district located in Wuchang with many tourist attractions, including Han Show theater, Madame Tussauds wax museum, and Movie Culture Park, etc. This project was initiated as a water connecting channel between East Lake and Shahu Lake.
What is the name of the most typical local food for breakfast in Wuhan?
- Duck’s neck or Ya Bozi
- Bean skin or doupi
- Hot and dry noodles, re-gan mian
- Soup dumpling or xiaolongtangbao
Correct Answer: Hot and dry noodles, re-gan mian
Correct Answer Explanation: Hot and dry noodles, re-gan mian (热干面), consists of long freshly boiled noodles mixed with sesame paste. It is considered to be the most typical local food for breakfast in Wuhan.
What type of opera originated in Wuhan?
- Peking opera
- Han opera
- Hu opera
- Kunqu opera
Correct Answer: Han opera
Correct Answer Explanation: Han opera, which is the local opera of Wuhan area, was one of China’s oldest and most popular operas. During the late Qing dynasty, Han opera, blended with Hui opera, gave birth to Peking opera, the most popular opera in modern China. Thus Han opera has been called the “mother of Peking opera.”
What is the name of the professional football team in Wuhan that won the title during the 2022 season?
- Wuhan Gators
- Wuhan Three Towns
- Wuhan Zall
- Wuhan
Correct Answer: Wuhan Three Towns
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuhan Three Towns is a professional football team in Wuhan that won the Chinese Super League title in 2022. They were promoted from China League One earlier that year.
In Wuhan, there are 11 bridges and one tunnel that cross the Yangtze River. What is the name of the first bridge to be built across the river?
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Erqi Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Tianxingzhou Yangtze River Bridge
- The Yangluo Bridge
Correct Answer: The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, also called the First Bridge, was built over the Yangtze in 1957, carrying a railroad directly across the river between hills known as Snake Hill and Turtle Hill.
What is the name of the tallest building in Wuhan, completed in 2023?
- Wuhan Center
- Riverview Plaza
- Wuhan Greenland Center
- The Phoenix Towers
Correct Answer: Wuhan Greenland Center
Correct Answer Explanation: The Wuhan Greenland Center, at 475.6 meters (1,560 ft) in height, is the tallest skyscraper in Wuhan and in Central China, as well as the eighth tallest building in China. It is the tallest building in the city and surpassed the Wuhan Center in 2023.
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who was once the President of the Republic of China?
- Zhang Zhidong
- Li Yuanhong
- Wu Yi
- Long Lehao
Correct Answer: Li Yuanhong
Correct Answer Explanation: Li Yuanhong was a prominent politician who served as the President of the Republic of China from 1916 to 1917 and again from 1922 to 1923. He was a native of Wuhan.
Who is the Chinese-American entrepreneur that is a notable Wuhanese?
- Deng Zhuoxiang
- Wei Brian
- Chang-Lin Tien
- E Dongchen
Correct Answer: Wei Brian
Correct Answer Explanation: Wei Brian is a Chinese-American entrepreneur who is a notable Wuhanese. He is known for his work in the technology industry.
Which notable Wuhanese is known as the “father of polar surveying and mapping” in China?
- E Dongchen
- Long Lehao
- Weiping Zou
- Fu Mingxia
Correct Answer: E Dongchen
Correct Answer Explanation: E Dongchen is a notable Wuhanese who is known as the “father of polar surveying and mapping” in China. He made significant contributions to the field.
Which notable Wuhanese is the Aerospace engineer and chief designer of the Long March expendable launch system rockets?
- E Dongchen
- Long Lehao
- Weiping Zou
- Fu Mingxia
Correct Answer: Long Lehao
Correct Answer Explanation: Long Lehao is a notable Wuhanese who is known for his work in aerospace engineering. He served as the chief designer of the Long March expendable launch system rockets.
Who is the Charles B. de Nancrede Professor of Pathology, Immunology, Biology, and Surgery at the University of Michigan who was born in Wuhan?
- Long Lehao
- E Dongchen
- Weiping Zou
- Fu Mingxia
Correct Answer: Weiping Zou
Correct Answer Explanation: Weiping Zou is a notable Wuhanese who is a prominent figure in the field of pathology and immunology. He is a professor at the University of Michigan.
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who is a former professional tennis player and two-time Grand Slam champion?
- Li Na
- Fu Mingxia
- Gao Ling
- Qiao Hong
Correct Answer: Li Na
Correct Answer Explanation: Li Na is a notable Wuhanese who is a former professional tennis player and two-time Grand Slam champion. She won the French Open in 2011 and the Australian Open in 2014.
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who is a female diver and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist?
- Li Na
- Fu Mingxia
- Gao Ling
- Qiao Hong
Correct Answer: Fu Mingxia
Correct Answer Explanation: Fu Mingxia is a notable Wuhanese who is a female diver and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist. She won the gold medal in Barcelona in 1992, two gold medals in Atlanta in 1996, and one gold medal in Sydney in 2000.
Which notable Wuhanese is a professional football player that played for Schalke 04 in the German League?
- Deng Zhuoxiang
- Hao Junmin
- Mei Fang
- Zeng Cheng
Correct Answer: Hao Junmin
Correct Answer Explanation: Hao Junmin is a notable Wuhanese who is a professional football player. He played for Schalke 04 in the German League.
What is the name of the American soldier in the Korean War who was captured by the North and subsequently defected to China?
- Samuel David Hawkins
- Hua Mulan
- Zhong Ziqi
- Wu Shuqing
Correct Answer: Samuel David Hawkins
Correct Answer Explanation: Samuel David Hawkins was an American soldier in the Korean War who was captured by the North. He subsequently defected to China at the time of the Korean Armistice Agreement. He worked as a mechanic in Wuhan until 1957.
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese American author, speaker, television host and chef?
- Ying Chang Compestine
- Laura Gao
- Paula Tsui
- Yan Wenjing
Correct Answer: Ying Chang Compestine
Correct Answer Explanation: Ying Chang Compestine is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese American author, speaker, television host and chef. She is best known for her book, “The Soul of a Chinese Chef,” which chronicled her journey as a chef in the United States.
What is the name of the writer who is included as one of the literary selections on the Putonghua Proficiency Test?
- Ying Chang Compestine
- Laura Gao
- Paula Tsui
- Yan Wenjing
Correct Answer: Yan Wenjing
Correct Answer Explanation: Yan Wenjing is a notable Wuhanese who is a writer and her work is included as one of the literary selections on the Putonghua Proficiency Test.
Who is the Chinese singer and actress who is the childhood friend of Yao Beina?
- Ying Chang Compestine
- Laura Gao
- Paula Tsui
- Liu Yifei
Correct Answer: Liu Yifei
Correct Answer Explanation: Liu Yifei is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese actress and singer. She is a childhood friend of Yao Beina, who was a famous singer in China.
Which notable Wuhanese was the soldier who started and led the Wuhan Uprising in the Chinese Revolution of 1911?
- Hua Mulan
- Wu Shuqing
- Xiong Bingkun
- Zhong Ziqi
Correct Answer: Xiong Bingkun
Correct Answer Explanation: Xiong Bingkun (熊秉坤) was the soldier who started and led the Wuhan Uprising in the Chinese Revolution of 1911, which gave birth to the Republic of China, Asia’s first republic country.
Who is the famous ancient Chinese musician whose musical composition “Flowing Water” was included on the Voyager Golden Record?
- Xiong Bingkun
- Hua Mulan
- Wu Shuqing
- Zhong Ziqi
Correct Answer: Zhong Ziqi
Correct Answer Explanation: Zhong Ziqi was the best friend of Yu Boya, an ancient Chinese musician whose musical composition “Flowing Water” was included on the Voyager Golden Record.
Which notable Wuhanese is a Chinese novelist?
- Samuel David Hawkins
- Hua Mulan
- Zhong Ziqi
- Ai Jingjing
Correct Answer: Ai Jingjing
Correct Answer Explanation: Ai Jingjing is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese novelist. She is known for her works of fiction that explore themes of love, loss, and family.
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese actress and singer who is a member of SNH48 and BonBon Girls 303?
- Yao Beina
- Ying Chang Compestine
- Paula Tsui
- Zhao Yue
Correct Answer: Zhao Yue
Correct Answer Explanation: Zhao Yue is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese actress and singer. She is a member of the popular idol groups SNH48 and BonBon Girls 303.
What is the name of the university that is a Project 985 and Class A Double First Class University that is located in the Optics Valley of China near East Lake?
- Wuhan University
- Hubei University
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan University of Technology
Correct Answer: Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Correct Answer Explanation: Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), located in the Optics Valley of China near East Lake, is a Project 985 and Class A Double First Class University. It is one of the most prestigious universities in China.
Which of the following universities is a Project 985 and Class A Double First Class University that was established in 1893?
- Wuhan University
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Hubei University
Correct Answer: Wuhan University
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuhan University is another Project 985 and Class A Double First Class University, established in 1893. It is a top-ranked university in China.
What is the name of the national center for optical communication research in China, located in Wuhan?
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- Wuhan Research Institute of Post and Telecommunications
- Wuhan National Laboratories for Opto-electronics (WNLO)
- Wuhan Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Correct Answer: Wuhan Research Institute of Post and Telecommunications
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuhan Research Institute of Post and Telecommunications (now known as FiberHome Technologies Group) is the national center for optical communication research in China, and is where the first optical fiber in the country was produced.
What is the name of the organization that is one of the twelve national branches of CAS and has its headquarters in Wuhan?
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- Wuhan Research Institute of Post and Telecommunications
- Wuhan National Laboratories for Opto-electronics (WNLO)
- Wuhan Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Correct Answer: Wuhan Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Correct Answer Explanation: Founded in 1958, the Wuhan Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences is one of the twelve national branches of CAS. It is composed of 9 independent organizations, including the headquarters at Xiaohongshan, Wuchang.
What is the name of the television tower in Wuhan that was opened in 1986?
- The Yellow Crane Tower
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology
- The Tortoise Mountain TV Tower
Correct Answer: The Tortoise Mountain TV Tower
Correct Answer Explanation: The Tortoise Mountain TV Tower is China’s first self-developed TV tower, opened in 1986. It was built in Wuchang District.
What is the name of the largest and second largest lakes entirely within a city in China?
- The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
- The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
- The East Lake and Tangxun Lake
- The Wuhan Metro
Correct Answer: The East Lake and Tangxun Lake
Correct Answer Explanation: Wuchang has the largest and second largest lakes within a city in China, the East Lake and Tangxun Lake, as well as the South Lake. East Lake in Wuhan is six times the size of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The total area is more than 80 km2 (31 sq mi) of which the lake is covering an area of 33 km2 (13 sq mi).
Which of the following is a notable Wuhanese who is a member of the popular idol group Super Junior M?
- Yao Beina
- Ying Chang Compestine
- Zhou Mi
- Paula Tsui
Correct Answer: Zhou Mi
Correct Answer Explanation: Zhou Mi is a notable Wuhanese who is a Chinese singer and a member of the popular idol group Super Junior M. He is known for his smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence.
What is the name of the ancient Chinese heroine whose story has been passed through ages in China and has been presented in a great number of books and motion pictures?
- Ai Jingjing
- Hua Mulan
- Xiong Bingkun
- Zhong Ziqi
Correct Answer: Hua Mulan
Correct Answer Explanation: Hua Mulan is a notable Wuhanese who is an ancient Chinese heroine whose story has been passed through ages in China and has been presented in a great number of books and motion pictures. She is the subject of the Disney animated feature Mulan.