Quiz on Sam Tung Uk

What is the name of the hall where the central doors are located?

• Main Hall

• Ancestral Hall

• Front Hall

• Middle Hall

What is the purpose of the screen doors in the Middle Hall?

• To avoid direct sight from the altar

• To show off decorations

• To keep out rain

• To let in light

Who is Chan Kin-sheung?

• The founder of Sam Tung Uk

• A landlord

• A famous artist

• A local official

In which dynasty was Sam Tung Uk completed?

• Ming

• Qing

• Tang

• Song

What title was given to Chan Kin-sheung by the Qing court?

• Honourable Guest of Communal Feasts

• Elder of the Clan

• Great Leader

• Village Chief

What does the plaque above the central doors say?

• Honourable Leader

• Family First

• Welcome Guests

• Greatly Respected Patriarch

What year was Sam Tung Uk completed?

• 1800

• 1750

• 1817

• 1786

What role did Chan Kin-sheung play in the community?

• He was a merchant

• He built roads

• He helped with disaster relief

• He was a teacher

What did Chan Kin-sheung's father want to establish?

• A temple

• A market

• A family village

• A school

What was the main reason for the screen doors being closed?

• To block noise

• To keep out animals

• To avoid evil spirits

• To keep the heat in