What subjects were likely to be taught at school during French colonization?
Chinese, Literature, Writing, Poetry
French, Maths, Geography, Chemistry
In 10 seconds, list two examples of French colonial buildings that still exist in Hanoi today.
Hanoi Opera House, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Presidential Palace
Why didn't French colonizers abolish Nguyen Dynasty - the old feudal system?
They kept them as a puppet government, which was used as a tool to manage people and exploit the resources
What was the main goal of French colonizers in Vietnam?
Spread French language to all South Asian countries
Exploit all resources to become richer
Help Vietnam improve its infrastructure and education
Did French colonizers build trasportation system to improve Vietnamese people’s lives? If yes or no, why?
No, it was just to serve colonial exploitation activities like transporting natural resources and goods.
List two examples of vehicles or transportation system that French brought during colonization that still exist in Hanoi today.
Long Bien bridge, Hanoi Railway station, bicycles, cyclo.
The French abolished Confucian schools and Chinese characters.
TRUE
FALSE
Which is NOT one of the Obscurantism policy used by French colonizers?
Corrupted the society with gambling or prostitution
Encouraged criminal activities
Allowed readings from Hugo or Rousseau to inspire evolutions
Only taught French for the elite
What is "obscurantism" policy?
teaching Enlightenment ideas to inspire youngsters
limiting public knowledge and intellectual growth
banning all forms of religions.
improving education and public knowledge
When did French troops land in Da Nang to start its colonization?
September 1858
September 1885
September 1958
What was the primary purpose of French-built structures in Vietnam?
To support Vietnamese cultural development
To display French dominance and serve governance
To promote international tourism
How do you understand the "civilization mission" claimed by French's colonizers?
French colonizers' excuse was used to legalize their presence in Vietnam. They claimed to bring "superior" Western culture, education, and modernity to
The primary purpose of the French educational system in Vietnam was to improve public knowledge.
TRUE
FALSE