Kao Chun-ming

Questions drawn from Kao Chun-ming's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was Kao Chun-ming born?

   • A.12 August 1930
   • B.1 January 1925
   • C.14 February 2019
   • D.6 June 1929correct

   Kao Chun-ming was born on 6 June 1929 in Tainan.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.In which city was Kao Chun-ming born?

   • A.Taipei
   • B.Kaohsiung
   • C.Tainancorrect
   • D.Taichung

   Kao Chun-ming was born in Tainan on 6 June 1929.

   Source: biographical introduction

3. 3.What religious organization did Kao Chun-ming serve as a minister for?

   • A.Baptist Church
   • B.Methodist Church
   • C.Catholic Church
   • D.Presbyterian Church in Taiwancorrect

   Kao Chun-ming was a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan.

   Source: biographical introduction

4. 4.Where did Kao Chun-ming study after graduating from Tainan Theological College and Seminary?

   • A.Selly Oak Collegescorrect
   • B.Oxford University
   • C.Harvard University
   • D.Cambridge University

   After graduating from Tainan Theological College and Seminary, Kao Chun-ming studied at Selly Oak Colleges in England.

   Source: education section

5. 5.During which years did Kao Chun-ming serve as the General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan?

   • A.1989–2000
   • B.1980–1990
   • C.1970–1989correct
   • D.1960–1970

   Kao Chun-ming held the position of General Secretary of the PCT from 1970 to 1989.

   Source: career section

6. 6.For assisting which participant in the Kaohsiung Incident did Kao Chun-ming become a political prisoner?

   • A.Chen Shui-bian
   • B.Tainan officials
   • C.Shih Ming-tehcorrect
   • D.Ruth Kao

   Kao Chun-ming became a political prisoner for assisting participants in the Kaohsiung Incident, specifically Shih Ming-teh.

   Source: political prisoner section

7. 7.How long was the prison sentence that Kao Chun-ming received for his involvement in the Kaohsiung Incident?

   • A.Seven yearscorrect
   • B.Three years
   • C.Ten years
   • D.Five years

   Kao Chun-ming was sentenced for seven years in prison following the Kaohsiung Incident.

   Source: political prisoner section

8. 8.During which specific years did Kao Chun-ming serve his prison sentence?

   • A.1981–1985
   • B.1979–1983
   • C.1970–1977
   • D.1980–1984correct

   Kao Chun-ming served his prison sentence from 1980 to 1984.

   Source: political prisoner section

9. 9.Who organized groups to help Kao Chun-ming and raised international awareness while he was imprisoned?

   • A.His political colleagues
   • B.His daughter
   • C.His brother
   • D.His wife, Ruth Kaocorrect

   While Kao Chun-ming was in prison, his wife Ruth Kao worked to assist him and raise awareness about human rights in Taiwan.

   Source: imprisonment section

10. 10.What position was Kao Chun-ming appointed to after Chen Shui-bian was elected President in 2000?

    • A.Minister of Education
    • B.General Secretary of the PCT
    • C.Ambassador to England
    • D.Senior Advisor to the Office of the Presidentcorrect

    In 2000, after Chen Shui-bian became president, Kao Chun-ming was appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the President.

    Source: political career section

11. 11.What was the name of the movement led by Shih Ming-teh against President Chen in 2006?

    • A.The Path to the Cross
    • B.Restore Democracy Now
    • C.Taiwan Human Rights Alliance
    • D.Million Voices Against Corruption, President Chen Must Gocorrect

    Shih Ming-teh led a movement for a forced resignation of Chen called 'Million Voices Against Corruption, President Chen Must Go'.

    Source: political conflict section

12. 12.Whom did Kao Chun-ming support during the 2006 political movement led by Shih Ming-teh?

    • A.The Office of the President officials
    • B.Chen Shui-biancorrect
    • C.The Presbyterian Church
    • D.Shih Ming-teh

    In 2006, Kao Chun-ming supported the then-president Chen against his former comrade Shih Ming-teh.

    Source: political conflict section

13. 13.When did Kao Chun-ming pass away?

    • A.6 June 1929
    • B.25 April 2001
    • C.10 September 2006
    • D.14 February 2019correct

    Kao Chun-ming died on 14 February 2019.

    Source: biographical introduction

14. 14.What is the title of the memoir written by Kao Chun-ming?

    • A.The Lord turned my grief to joy
    • B.The Path to the Crosscorrect
    • C.A Gift Box
    • D.The Kaohsiung Incident

    The memoir of the Reverend Kao Chun-ming is titled The Path to the Cross.

    Source: references section

15. 15.In which city did Kao Chun-ming deliver an address to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in 1989?

    • A.Tainan
    • B.Taipei
    • C.London
    • D.Seoulcorrect

    Kao Chun-ming delivered an address to the general council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Seoul in 1989.

    Source: references section

16. 16.What was the nature of the relationship between Kao Chun-ming and Shih Ming-teh according to the Taipei Times?

    • A.Teacher and student
    • B.Business partners
    • C.Father and son
    • D.Bitter rivals and former comradescorrect

    The Taipei Times described their relationship as once being comrades, but later sharing bitter rivalries.

    Source: references section