Tibet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tibet

This FAQ about Tibet was compiled and written by Peter Kauffner Peter.Kauffner@bearsden.org and Nima Dorje tibet@acs.ucalgary.ca.

A1) What are the meanings of specialized words used on TPT (glossary)?

B1) What are the major events of Tibetan history (timeline)?

B2) What were the roles of the Dalai and Panchen Lamas in Tibetan history?

B3) Did slavery exist in old Tibet?

B4) Was human sacrifice practiced in old Tibet?

B5) What is the historical basis of the Chinese claim to Tibet?

B6) What was Tibet's status during China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912)?

B7) What was Tibet's status immediately prior to China's 1950-51 invasion?

C1) Are Tibetan women being forced to have abortions?

C2) How are Tibetan political prisoners treated?

C3) How many Tibetans have died as a result of the Chinese occupation?

D1) What is the total population of Tibet?

D2) How many ethnic Chinese live in Tibet (population transfer)?

D3) What are Tibet's economic statistics?

E1) What World-Wide Web sites have further information about Tibet?

E2) Where do I find information concerning travel to Tibet?

E3) What Tibet-oriented mailing lists can I subscribe to?

E4) What are the addresses of some organizations that deal with Tibet?

E5) What books about Tibet would you recommend?

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