Index : V : Vietnam

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Vietnam

Who was the first emperor of independent Vietnam?

Ancient Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Ngo Quyen. Ngo Quyen, who founded the aptly named Ngo dynasty, reigned until his death in 944 AD. The Ngo dynasty was short, as internal conflict caused by competition amongst various warlords once again destabilized the Vietnamese state. Would the Vietnamese manage to bring themselves back together? Please stay tuned for the next quiz in this series to find out!



Which Vietnamese king officially handed possession of the southern portion of Vietnam in 1861?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Tu Duc. The French not only got several new provinces in the south of Vietnam, but also won treaty port rights in other parts of Vietnam, much as the British and later the other western powers had done in China.



Which Vietnamese hero led the Vietnamese resistance and eventual ejection of the Chinese that occurred in 1427?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Le Loi. Le Loi is another one of those venerated heroes in Vietnamese history. It was during this struggle for independence from China and the early years of the Le Dynasty that true Vietnamese nationalism, in a modern sense, began to develop.



Which dynasty took power in the southern portion of Vietnam from 1527 until it collapsed in 1592?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Mac. Mac Dang Dung was a court advisor who managed to wrest control of the country from the Le Emperor in 1527. The Mac Dynasty ruled the south from that year until 1592, and managed to hold onto a portion of the south until 1677 when they were defeated by the Le families.



Which agressive fellow became governor of the first French colony in southern Vietnam in 1871?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Dupre. While France was embroiled in the Franco-Prussian war, Admiral Dupre and his supporters proceded to force the rest of Vietnam to eventually concede to French rule.



Where was the new capital of Vietnam established by the new Nguyen Dynasty kings?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Hue. Hue remained the imperial capital of Vietnam until Bao Dai, the last Vietnamese emperor, abdicated in the 1950s.



When was the first known Chinese innvasion of Vietnam?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


100 BC. In 100 BC China invaded the land that was known as Nam Viet, making it a province and renaming it Annam.



What was the name of the first verifiable culture in Vietnam?

Survey of Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Dong-Son. The Dong-Son culture was the neolithic culture of Vietnam, existing there prior to the invasion of the Yue people of southern China.



What was the Chinese name for Vietnam during its 1,000 year rule?

Ancient Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Annam. Annam literally means 'pacified south' and was borrowed by the French as the name of its central province in Vietnam. The modern Chinese name for Vietnam is 'Yuenan'.



What name did the French give to their newly established colony in the southern portion of Vietnam?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Cochin China. This name was taken from the 'kingdom' that Nguyen Anh had established in the southern portion of Vietnam before being forced out by the Nguyen brothers.



Vietnamese independence from China finally did come in which year?

Ancient Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


939 AD. After over 1000 years, the Vietnamese were finally able to assert local control and force the Chinese out of the red river valley. Vietnam would remain independent until 1883 (with the exception of a 20 year period from 1407 to 1427 when the Chinese reinvaded).



Vietnam was reunited again by 1887, under the governance of a European country. Which European country conquered Vietnam?

Survey of Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


France. The French reign in Vietnam was quite brutal. It ended in the mid-50s after the disastrous French defeat at Dien Bien Phu.



Throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries domestic squabbles prevented the country from being united. This changed when Gia Long united Vietnam, who became emperor. In what year was this?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


1802. As in many countries, there were domestic squabbles between high-ranking aristocratic families.



The Vietnamese once again found themselves colonized by the Chinese from 1406 until 1427. Under which Chinese Dynasty were the Vietnamese subdued during this 21 year period?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Ming. This period was one of the low points in Vietnamese history, as the Ming rule was particularly repressive and cruel. Fortunately the Vietnamese were able to once again assert their independence after a relatively short time.



The Later Ly Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1010 to 1225 was initiated by Ly Thai To. Where did he establish his capital?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Thang Long. Ly, a monk's disciple, was born Ly Cong Uan. His capital at Thang Long was named 'rising dragon' after a dream he had which symbolized his power ascending into heaven.



The Later Le Dynasty was characterized by civil war for much of its reign. Which family of the Le Dynasty ruled the traditional Northern base of Vietnam essentially from 1539 until 1777?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Trinh. The Trinh were one of the two competing Le families, along with the Nguyens, that ruled northern and central Vietnam.



The French established an official foothold in Vietnam by capturing which city in February of 1859?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Saigon. Prior to this, the French had to be satisfied with the southern port of Tourane (now Danang) and the Poulo Condor Islands (now Con Dau). There attempts to capture Hue at this time met with failure.



The French ended Vietnamese independence officially in which year?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


1883. On August 25, 1883, French troops stormed into Hue and forced the hapless emperor Tu Duc to sign a treaty of peace in 1874. In the years following this, the French firmed up their power base in the north, with Hue finally capitulating in 1883. 70 years of French rule would now commence...please stay tuned for the final quiz in this series!



The first known kingdom to exist in what is now North Vietnam was called what?

Ancient Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Van Lang. In legend, Van Lang was established in 2879 BC, but it probably wasn't established until around 500 BC. The rulers of Van Lang were the Hung kings, of which the legendary Hung Vuong was the first.



The final French defeat, at the hands of the Vietnamese, took place in 1954. What was the name of this battle?

Survey of Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Dien Bien Phu. As mentioned above, the battle of Dien Bien Phu, an erstwhile French base in northern Vietnam, was the final downfall of the French in Vietnam. However, this did not result in independence for the country. Rather, American intervention created a split between North and South Vietnam, culminating in what we call the Vietnam War.



One French trader succeeded in taking a portion of Hanoi, thus establishing the French for the first time in northern Vietnam in 1873. Who was he?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Dupuis. Jean Dupuis, with only 175 heavily armed troops, made his way up the Red River and occupied a section of Hanoi. The French flag was raised and calls for assistance from Dupre in Saigon were sent. Hanoi would soon be under French control!



On May 7, 1954 the French were defeated in a famous battle. What is it called?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


Dien Bien Phu. Did you know that the US paid for 80% of the French battle costs? The American President at the time, Dwight Eisenhower, handed over plenty of money, but refused to send any troops.



Of the former Nguyen rulers, one young prince managed to escape the rebellion/revolution of the 1770s. He eventually reconquered Vietnam using the help of the French, who were jockeying with the British for spheres of influence in southeast Asia. Nguyen Anh, the young prince in question, became emperor of Vietnam in 1802 and took what reign name?

Pre-Colonial Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Gia Long. After establishing power for the new Nguyen dynasty, Gia Long and his descendants became hostile towards the French.



In the tenth century Vietnam was granted independece by China in exchange for tribute, and Vietnam had peace and liberation at last. But this did not last for long. In the thirteenth century Kublai Khan invaded Vietnam with 300,000 troops. Luckily he was defeated. In what year was this?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


1287. The Mongols were defeated in 1287 by Tran Hung Dao.



In the fifteenth century China again took control of Vietnam but it was soon liberated. By whom?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


Le Loi. Le Loi was a fisherman who used guerilla tactics to defeat the Chinese. He founded the Vietnamese dynasty and made Hanoi the capital.



In the fifteenth century another victory was achieved. Champa, a kingdom in Central Vietnam, was defeated and its people pushed out. What country did the people of Champa originally come from?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


Malaya-Polynesia. Many centuries before Indians had migrated to Vietnam.



In July, 1954 at a conference in Geneva Switzerland, Vietnam was "temporarily" divided into two seperate states. The North was led by Ho Chi Minh. Who led the South?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


Ngo Dinh Diem. Division remained until the end of the War. Ngo Dinh Diem, was not popular in either part of the country, as his régime was corrupt, and there were many reports of civilians being killed, who were suspected of being part of the Vietminh. In a widely publicized act of protest against Diem, a Buddhist monk burned himself alive.



In July of 1995, full diplomatic relations between Vietnam and what country were re-established, after a 20 year period of non-communication?

Survey of Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


United States. This occurred during the presidency of Bill Clinton, and was quite controversial for some, especially considering the fact that Clinton avoided service in Vietnam. For the people of Vietnam, the opening of the country to market reforms probably will have a good effect, though...and an eventual loosening of the political stranglehold that the communist party has may follow. We can only hope! Thank you for taking this quiz (cam on). Please try my other three more detailed quizzes on Vietnam if you enjoyed this one.



In AD40, a succesful rebellion was led by a group of women, and for a while China was kept at bay. These famous women were called the ______ sisters. What was the name that they were known by?

Key Dates in Vietnamese Rebellions (aureliajay15)


Trung. They resisted for three long years, but finally the Trung Sisters suicide after being defeated. These women are still famous today in Vietnam for their bravery. For years following this rebellion, there were many further attempts to gain independence, often lead by peasants.



In 968 AD, Vietnam was once again reunited following a brief warlord period. Who was this venerated leader that re-established Vietnamese unity?

Medieval Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Dinh Bo Linh. Dinh established the Dinh Dynasty (go figure huh?) which lasted from 968 until 980 (he was murdered in 979 along with his brother). His kingdom was called Dai Co Viet which essentially means 'great Vietnam'.



In 258 BC two states, Tay Au and Lac Viet, merged to form what new kingdom in the north?

Ancient Vietnamese History (thejazzkickazz)


Au Lac. Au Lac was a state created via the merger of Lac Viet and Tay Au, and its beginning marked the end of Van Lang.

• What is the largest ethnic minority in Vietnam? ( goto )



• Who was the first American soldier killed in Vietnam? ( goto )



• Which North American musical artist was the first to perform a concert in Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War? ( goto )



• How many years did the Vietnam War last? ( goto )



• How many American Vietnam Veterans have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of their service in Vietnam? ( goto )



• What former US president pardoned the Vietnam draft dodgers? ( goto )



• Which North Vietnam bay is famous for its 3000 limestone islands? ( goto )



• What film is about Pennsylvania steelworkers and their tour of duty in Vietnam? ( goto )



• Did the US use chemical weapons during the Vietnam War? ( goto )



• When, during the Vietnam War protests, did the exorcism on the Pentagon occur? ( goto )



• In the Vietnam War, what term described an airstrike by B-52 bombers? ( goto )



• Cassius Clay avoided the Vietnam war. Why and what were the consequences? ( goto )



• What tv show about vietnam opened with the song painted black by the rolling stones? ( goto )



• What Vietnam war movie depicts the U.S. 101st Airborne's quest to gain control of a hill? ( goto )



• Of all the UH-1 model helicopters used in Vietnam, what was the significant difference of the UH-1C model? ( goto )



• What automotive innovation (mechanical device) was adopted from a particular helicopter used in the Vietnam war? ( goto )



• What is the name of the rock formations found in Halong Bay in Vietnam, Guilin in China and Krabi in Thailand? ( goto )



• Did Britian send any troops into Vietnam to assist the US in fighting against the NVA and Viet Cong? ( goto )



• Does anyone know of an American who served in The Korean War, The Vietnam War, and the Gulf War? ( goto )



• Who did a great job during the Vietnam War keeping Vietcong out of Dallas, according to Weekend Update? ( goto )



• What was the name of the war and the years it took place that the United States fought between World War II and the Vietnam War? ( goto )



• Agent orange (paraquat) was used as a defoliant in the Vietnam "police action." Is it still used today in or by the US, and if so, what is it called now? ( goto )



• During the Vietnam War US soldiers and marines often would write on their helmets. When did the US military outlaw this practice? ( goto )



• What is the interesting posthumous fact about 24-year-old Air Force pilot Michael Blassie, a soldier in Vietnam who was shot down in 1972? ( goto )



• During the Vietnam war how did soldiers get from the ships to the land past the heavily mined beaches without suffering any casualties? ( goto )



• Which member of the Beatles sent back his Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) award in 1969 in protest against the British involvement in Biafra, Nigeria and Vietnam? ( goto )



• As depicted in the film, which infantry division of the US Army did Forrest Gump serve in in Vietnam? Hint, but not an obvious one: its insignia is called an "octofoil." ( goto )



• What famous actor's family left the United States and moved to a foreign country, in part in protest of the Vietnam War, after the father's win on the television show Jeopardy! in the late 1960s? ( goto )



• What was the name of the woman from Vietnam who fought off the Chinese while pregnant? She fought along with which two sisters? What became of her and her baby? ( goto )



• He invented a poetic form, a board game and a 3D puzzle as well as helping in Vietnam War negotiations and the design of an Olympic stadium. Who was he and with which solid of revolution was he associated? ( goto )