Xinjiang: The Epicenter
100 What is the Capital City of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region? A. Kashgar B. Urumqi C. Lhasa D. Tuptan
B: Urumqi
What type of Technology is heavily used in Xinjiang to track people’s movements and faces? A. Fiber Optics B. Satellite Radio C. Facial Recognition Cameras D. Barcode Scanners
C: Facial Recognition Cameras
What activity have Uyghur detainees been forced to publicly renounce while in camps? A. Political Beliefs B. Religious Faith C. Family Ties D. Employment Contracts
B: Religious Faith
What type of religious building has been widely demolished or repurposed in Xinjiang? A. Synagogues B. Churches C. Mosques D. Temples
C: Mosques
The historic trade route passed through the Uyghur homeland, linking China to the Middle East and Europe. A. The Royal Road B. The Spice Route C. The Silk Road D. The Incense Trail
C: The Silk Road
200 What Ethnic group is primarily targeted by Chinese policies in Xinjiang? A. Hui B. Kazakh C. Uyghur D. Han
C: Uyghur
Uyghur residents are required to install this type of software on their phones: A.Fitness tracking apps B. Religious Study Tools C. Government Spyware D. Language Translators
C: Government Spyware
Many detainees are held without this basic legal protection: A. Jury Trials B. Access To Translation Services C. Formal Charges or a Trial D. Police Questioning Answer
C: Formal Charges or a Trial
What tradition of Uyghur Script has been restricted or placed in schools? A. Cyrillic B. Latin C. Uyghur Arabic Script D. Mandarin Characters
The Uyghur ethnic group is originally from which region, historically known as East Turkestan? A. Xinjiang B. Tibet C. Kazakhstan D. Mongolia
A: Xinjiang
300 What Desert Spans a large part of southern Xinjiang? A. Gobi B. Taklamakan C. Sahara D. Kyzylkum
B: Taklamakan
What is the name of the platform used by Chinese authorities to monitor citizens behavior in Xinjiang? A. SafeNet B. Dragon Eye C. Integrated Joint Operations Platform (IJOP) D. Unity
C: Intergrated Join Operations Platform (IJOP)
What kind of labor have Uyghurs reportedly been forced into after camp detention? A. Tech Development B. Mining Operations C. Cotton Picking and Factory Work D. Oil Drilling
C: Cotton Picking and Factory Work
In many areas, Uyghurs have been banned from practicing which religious activity? A. Attending Buddhist Temples B. Wearing Rosaries C. Fasting During Ramadan D. Celebrating Christmas
C: Fasting During Ramadan
Uyghurs speak a Language that belongs to this major language family. A. Indo-European B. Turkic C. Semitic D. Sino-Tibetan Answer
B: Turkic
What was the main reason China claims it increased Security in Xinjiang? A. Trade Concerns B. Environmental Protection C. Combating Terrorism D. Religious Diversity
C: Combating Terrorism
What is a common reason someone might be flagged as suspicious in Xinjiang’s surveillance system? A. Eating at Restaurant B. Reading The Quran C. Using Chinese Social Media D. Riding A Bicycle
B: Reading The Quran
According to reports, how do detainees typically exit the camps? A. Only after Completing a test of Political Loyalty B. By paying a Fine C. Through International Prisoner Exchange D. After appealing to the Supreme Court
A: Only after Completing a test of Political Loyalty
What kind of traditional Uyghur performance art has been discouraged or censored? A. Uyghur Muqam Music B. Tibetan Throat Singing C. Chinese Opera D. K-Pop Dancing
A. Uyghur Muqam Music
Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group primarily native to which region? A. Tibet B. Inner Mongolia C. Xinjiang D. Manchuria
C: Xinjiang
What Language do most Uyghurs Speak? A. Mandarin B. Arabic C. Uyghur D. Persian
C: Uyghur
What biometric data are authorities known to collect for Uyghur Residents? A. Shoe Sizes B. Social Media Passwords C. DNA Samples D. Favorite Colors
C: DNA Samples
Which leaked documents gave insight into official Chinese instructions for running the camps? A. China Watch Files B. Beijing Blacklist C. Xinjiang Papers D. Red Book Directives
C: Xinjiang Papers
What part of traditional Uyghur architecture has been altered or destroyed in cities like Kashgar? A. Rooftop Gardens B. Ancient Wooden Doors C. Courtyard Homes in the Old City D. Skyscraper Designs
C: Courtyard Homes in the Old City
The majority of Uyghur Muslims follow which branch of Islam? A. Shia B. Sunni C. Ibadi D. Druze
B: Sunni