Multiple choice general knowledge

Taiwan was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

  1. Taiwin

  2. Tajera

  3. Trabara

  4. Formosa
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Explanation

Taiwan was known as Formosa, derived from the Portuguese 'Ilha Formosa' meaning 'beautiful island'. Portuguese sailors named it in the 16th century when they sighted the island. The name was commonly used in Western maps and literature until the mid-20th century.

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