Multiple choice general knowledge

Which among the following territories was earlier known as Formosa?

  1. Hong Kong

  2. Taiwan

  3. Uzbekistan

  4. Kazakhstan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Taiwan was known as Formosa ('beautiful' in Portuguese) during the 16th-19th centuries under Portuguese and Dutch colonial influence. The name was used officially until the mid-20th century. Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan were never known as Formosa.

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