Book 2 Unit 15 - The Study of Local History Through Buildings,

Organizations and Streets

  1. When was the University of Hong Kong started? What was the reason for starting it?

    2. The University was started in 1912. The University provided tertiary education in English for Chinese from

    Hong Kong and the Mainland.

  2. How many students did the university have when it started and what were the subjects studied?

In 1912, There were 72 students studying engineering, medicine and arts in the University.
  1. The building that was the Supreme Court from 1980 to 1983: what was it in the beginning? Who ordered it built?

    2. In 1842 Governor Pottinger ordered the construction of a residence near Murray Battery. It was used as temporary residence for the Governor of Hong Kong.

  2. What name was given to the place Chek Chu? Why?

    3. The place Stanley was orginally called Chek Chu. It was named after Lord Stanley, Secretary of State for War and Colonies.

  3. When was Government House built? Who was the first governor to live there?

    4. The Government House was built in 1855. It was first occupied by Sir John Bowring, Hong Kong's fourth governor.

  4. When and where was the first Kowloon-Canton Railway Terminus built? Where did it move to in 1975?

    5. The terminus was built in 1915. In 1975, it moved to Hung Hom.

  5. In which year was the Po Leung Kuk formed? What does its name mean? What was its main work?

    6. It was formed 1880, the Po Leung Kuk was officially recognized. Its name means the "Society for the Protection of Virtue". Its main work was to protect women and girls against kidnapping.

  6. What was the Tung Wah hospital built for? When was it opened?

    7. The Tung Wah hospital was built for the poor Chinese, providing food, clothing, shelter and medical treatment. It was opened in 1872.

  7. Give the names of 3 streets named after governors of Hong Kong.

    8. Pottinger Street was named after sir Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong (1841-1844).

    Des Voeux Road was named after Sir George William Des Voeux, the 10th Governor of Hong Kong (1887-1891)

    Nathan Road was named after Sir Matthew Nathen, the 13th Governor of Hong kong (1904-1907)

  8. When were the New Territories leased to the British government?

    9. The New Territories were leased to Britain in 1898 for 99 years.

  9. Why did the Walled City remain free from British rule?

    10. The Chinese authority regarded the Walled City as falling under Chinese jurisdiction. The City became an free area from the British rule.

  10. What did the government do with the Walled City in 1987?

In 1987, the government decided to clear the City. It was rebuilt as a park. The Yamen was restored and the relics were preserved.

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