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How long is the recorded history of Hong Kong?
How long is the recorded history of Hong Kong?
6000 years
What does the map tell us about the people living in prehistoric Hong Kong?
What does the map tell us about the people living in prehistoric Hong Kong?
Which is an example of evidence supporting that Hong Kong is part of China?
Which is an example of evidence supporting that Hong Kong is part of China?
What are the early settlers in Hong Kong called?
What are the early settlers in Hong Kong called?
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The early settlers of Hong Kong came from China since the Song Dynasty.
The early settlers of Hong Kong came from China since the Song Dynasty.
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What are the major economic activity of early Hong Kong people?
What are the major economic activity of early Hong Kong people?
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What does the map tell us about where early settlers migrated from?
What does the map tell us about where early settlers migrated from?
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What is the main economic activity of the Tankas (Danjiaren)
What is the main economic activity of the Tankas (Danjiaren)
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What are the major economic activities of the Hakkas (Kejiaren)?
What are the major economic activities of the Hakkas (Kejiaren)?
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What were major economic activities of the settlers during the early Qing Dynasty?
What were major economic activities of the settlers during the early Qing Dynasty?
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The pearl fisher was tied to a rope, lowered into the sea from a boat and left in the depths until a boatman brought them back up with a bag of oysters. If the boatmen were distracted, the pearl fisher would drown.
The pearl fisher was tied to a rope, lowered into the sea from a boat and left in the depths until a boatman brought them back up with a bag of oysters. If the boatmen were distracted, the pearl fisher would drown.
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During the Five Dynasties Tai Po Sea was a prime location for pearl picking.
During the Five Dynasties Tai Po Sea was a prime location for pearl picking.
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What did the pearl farmers need to build housing and make boats for their trade?
What did the pearl farmers need to build housing and make boats for their trade?
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After the Northern Song invaded the Southern Han Kingdom Meichuan Sector was abolished.
After the Northern Song invaded the Southern Han Kingdom Meichuan Sector was abolished.
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The industry of pearl picking was revived during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, but its scale was much smaller and activities were sporadic.
The industry of pearl picking was revived during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, but its scale was much smaller and activities were sporadic.
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What were the early settlers of Hong Kong known for?
What were the early settlers of Hong Kong known for?
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Study Notes
Early Settlers in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong's recorded history is significant, spanning multiple dynasties
- Evidence supporting Hong Kong as part of China:
- An inscription on a Han dynasty brick in Lei Cheng Uk
- Copper coins of the Tang dynasty unearthed in Tuen Mun
- Early settlers in Hong Kong originated from various parts of China.
- Settlers include Cantonese, Hakka, Tankas, and Hoklos.
- Learning outcomes include identifying early settlers, understanding when and where they settled, and their occupations.
- The early settlers settled in Hong Kong beginning during the Song Dynasty
- Various groups of settlers had distinct migration routes into Hong Kong.
- Main economic activities in early Hong Kong:
- Farming
- Fishing
- Salt making
- Pearl diving
- Pottery making
- Lime making
- Incense making
- Mapping the locations of early settlers on the geographic map of Hong Kong is important in understanding their lifestyles, settlements, resources, and economic activities.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Identifying early settlers
- Describing when and where they settled
- Describing their economic activities
- Learning Outcomes:
- Historical documents show pearl picking was a significant economic activity in Tai Po Sea, during the Five Dynasties
- Pottery kilns were located in Wun Yin Village, Tai Po
- Salt making was a government enterprise in Kowloon Bay
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This quiz explores the history of early settlers in Hong Kong, including their origins, migration routes, and economic activities. Learn about significant dynasties and the contributions of various groups such as Cantonese and Hakka. Gain insights into how these settlers shaped the region's culture and geography.
