Malacca - Test
Malacca
  • 1. What country is Malacca located in?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) Indonesia
D) Singapore
  • 2. Which body of water is Malacca situated by?
A) Andaman Sea
B) South China Sea
C) Strait of Malacca
D) Java Sea
  • 3. What was Malacca's status in the 15th century?
A) Trade port
B) Fishing village
C) Agricultural hub
D) Military base
  • 4. What historic building is a symbol of Malacca?
A) Petronas Towers
B) A Famosa
C) Merdeka Square
D) Raffles Hotel
  • 5. Which empire once controlled Malacca?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Malacca Sultanate
C) Mongol Empire
D) Roman Empire
  • 6. Which religion predominantly influenced Malacca's architecture?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Christianity
  • 7. Which river runs through Malacca?
A) Amazon River
B) Nile River
C) Malacca River
D) Ganges River
  • 8. What year did Malaysia gain independence from British rule?
A) 1957
B) 1945
C) 1970
D) 1963
  • 9. What type of heritage site is Malacca recognized as by UNESCO?
A) Natural
B) Mixed
C) Cultural
D) Industrial
  • 10. When was Malacca City listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 7 July 2008
B) 1 January 2000
C) 15 August 2010
D) 12 December 2015
  • 11. What type of climate does Malacca experience?
A) Equatorial climate
B) Temperate climate
C) Desert climate
D) Tropical monsoon climate
  • 12. Who was the first Chinese trade envoy to Malacca?
A) Zheng He
B) Zhang Qian
C) Admiral Yin Qing
D) Yuan Chonghuan
  • 13. Which dynasty provided protection to Malacca from attacks by Siam and Majapahit?
A) Ming China
B) Song Dynasty
C) Qing Dynasty
D) Yuan Dynasty
  • 14. What was Malacca's status in relation to Ming China?
A) Independent ally
B) Vassal state
C) Colony
D) Protectorate
  • 15. Which ethnic group settled mostly in Bukit Cina?
A) Orang Laut
B) Kristang
C) Baba Nyonya
D) Hang Li Po's attendants
  • 16. What did Malacca request from China when Vietnam attacked Malaccan envoys?
A) To impose economic sanctions
B) To send military aid
C) To confront the Vietnamese delegation
D) To declare war on Vietnam
  • 17. Who founded the Malacca Sultanate?
A) Megat Iskandar Shah
B) Sultan Mansur Shah
C) Zheng He
D) Parameswara
  • 18. What did the Ming emperor order Malacca to do if attacked again by Vietnam?
A) Submit to Vietnamese rule
B) Negotiate peace with Vietnam
C) Seek refuge in China
D) Raise soldiers and fight back with violent force
  • 19. What was the role of Zheng He in Malacca's history?
A) He led the Vietnamese attack on Malacca
B) He conquered Malacca for the Portuguese
C) He escorted Parameswara and other envoys during successful visits to China
D) He founded the Malacca Sultanate
  • 20. What did the Malaccans report to China about the Vietnamese attack in 1469?
A) The Vietnamese attacked Malaccan envoys, killing some and enslaving others
B) The Vietnamese sought peace with Malacca
C) The Vietnamese offered Malacca protection
D) The Vietnamese attacked Malacca directly
  • 21. Who set sail from Goa to Malacca in April 1511?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Francis Xavier
C) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
D) Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • 22. On what date did Afonso de Albuquerque conquer Malacca?
A) 14 January 1641
B) 24 August 1511
C) 15 April 1989
D) 7 July 2008
  • 23. What was the name of the administrative building built by the Dutch in Malacca?
A) Padang Pahlawan
B) Stadthuys
C) Malacca City Hall
D) Malacca Sultanate Palace
  • 24. Who fought the East India Company in a war from 1831 to 1832?
A) Tunku Abdul Rahman
B) Dol Said
C) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
D) Afonso de Albuquerque
  • 25. Which organization was Malacca part of from 1824 to 1942?
A) Federation of Malaya
B) Straits Settlements
C) Empire of Japan
D) Malayan Union
  • 26. Who declared the independence of Malaya in 1956?
A) Tunku Abdul Rahman
B) Afonso de Albuquerque
C) Francis Xavier
D) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
  • 27. When was Malacca declared a historical city?
A) 15 April 1989
B) 20 February 1956
C) 7 July 2008
D) 15 April 2003
  • 28. When was Malacca City granted city status?
A) 7 July 2008
B) 15 April 1989
C) 15 April 2003
D) 20 February 1956
  • 29. What was the primary administrative center for the Dutch in the East Indies?
A) Singapore
B) Penang
C) Batavia (Jakarta)
D) Malacca
  • 30. What was the original color of the Stadthuys during the Dutch era?
A) White
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Blue
  • 31. Who is the current Governor of Malacca as of 2020?
A) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
B) Ismail Sabri Yaakob
C) Ali Rustam
D) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
  • 32. How many articles are in the Constitution of Malacca?
A) 43
B) 35
C) 60
D) 50
  • 33. How many members are in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) 30
B) 28
C) 25
D) 35
  • 34. What is the maximum term length for the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) Three years
B) Six years
C) Four years
D) Five years
  • 35. Which of the following is a matter that the Malacca state government can legislate on?
A) Land
B) National parks
C) Wildlife protection
D) Social welfare
  • 36. Which of the following is a joint purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) Agriculture
B) State administration
C) Town planning
D) Malay customs
  • 37. How many state constituencies are predominantly Malay as of 2021?
A) 23
B) 15
C) 20
D) 28
  • 38. When did Ali Rustam assume office as the Governor of Malacca?
A) 31 December 2019
B) 1 January 2020
C) 15 August 2020
D) 4 June 2020
  • 39. Which of the following is a ceremonial role of the Governor of Malacca?
A) Drafting bills
B) Approving legislation
C) Enforcing laws
D) Judicial review
  • 40. Which of the following is a matter under the purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) Scholarships
B) Civil works
C) Malay customs
D) Forestry
  • 41. Who is the current Chief Minister of Malacca as of March 2023?
A) Sulaiman Md Ali
B) Mahathir Mohamad
C) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
D) Ab Rauf Yusoh
  • 42. Which political party does the current Chief Minister of Malacca belong to?
A) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
B) United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
C) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
D) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
  • 43. Where does the Malacca State Legislative Assembly convene?
A) Seri Negeri complex Block Laksamana legislative building in Ayer Keroh
B) Alor Gajah District Office
C) Malacca City Council building
D) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council office
  • 44. What system does Malacca practice for its legislative process?
A) Federal system
B) Westminster system
C) Confederation system
D) Presidential system
  • 45. What fraction of the State Legislative Assembly's support is required to amend Malacca's Constitution?
A) Simple majority
B) Three-quarters
C) Unanimous consent
D) Two-thirds
  • 46. Which party dominated Malacca's political landscape prior to the 2018 state election?
A) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
B) UMNO-led Barisan Nasional (BN)
C) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
D) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
  • 47. In which year did Pakatan Harapan win the Malacca state election?
A) 2018
B) 2021
C) 2020
D) 2015
  • 48. How long did the Pakatan Harapan state government last in Malacca?
A) 22 months
B) 48 months
C) 12 months
D) 36 months
  • 49. How many seats did the BN command in the State Legislative Assembly after the 2021 snap election?
A) 25
B) 26
C) 21
D) 28
  • 50. How many seats did the government bloc increase to under Ab Rauf Yusoh's leadership?
A) 21
B) 25
C) 26
D) 28
  • 51. Who withdrew support from the new state government and joined PAS in June 2023?
A) Mahathir Mohamad
B) Sulaiman Md Ali
C) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
D) Ab Rauf Yusoh
  • 52. Who heads the Malacca City Council?
A) President
B) District Officer
C) Secretary
D) Mayor
  • 53. How many councillors are there in each local government in Malacca?
A) 30
B) 15
C) Around 20
D) 25
  • 54. How many administrative districts are there in Malacca?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) Five
  • 55. Which district is not one of the administrative districts of Malacca?
A) Melaka Tengah
B) Alor Gajah
C) Jasin
D) Johor Bahru
  • 56. Where is the Illegal Immigrant Sessions Court located?
A) At the Machap Umboo Immigration Depot
B) In Malacca Town
C) In Ayer Keroh
D) In Negeri Sembilan
  • 57. Which gallery in Malacca was established by the embassy of Cuba?
A) Jakarta Gallery
B) Peringgit Gallery
C) Casa Cuba
D) Macau Gallery
  • 58. Which gallery in Malacca was established by the Government of Macau?
A) Macau Gallery
B) Casa Cuba
C) Jakarta Gallery
D) Peringgit Gallery
  • 59. What is the area of the state of Malacca?
A) 1,900 km2 (730 sq mi)
B) 1,775 km2 (685 sq mi)
C) 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi)
D) 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi)
  • 60. On which coast of the Malay Peninsula is Malacca located?
A) Eastern coast
B) Southwestern coast
C) Northeastern coast
D) Northern coast
  • 61. What is the average elevation of Malacca?
A) Less than 10 metres above sea level
B) More than 100 metres above sea level
C) Less than 50 metres above sea level
D) 50 to 100 metres above sea level
  • 62. What is the former name of Tanjung Tuan?
A) Cape of Good Hope
B) Cape Canaveral
C) Cape Horn
D) Cape Rachado
  • 63. How many islands are off the coast of Malacca?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 17
D) 15
  • 64. Which is the largest island off the coast of Malacca?
A) Langkawi Island
B) Penang Island
C) Tioman Island
D) Besar Island
  • 65. Which vessel was the first container ship to dock at the Port of Tanjung Bruas?
A) MV East Wind.
B) MV West Scent.
C) MV South Star.
D) MV North Wave.
  • 66. What is the commercial name of the Port of Kuala Sungai Linggi?
A) Linggi International Floating Transshipment & Trading HUB (LIFT-HUB).
B) Linggi Global Shipping Hub.
C) Linggi Maritime Exchange.
D) Linggi International Port & Trade Center.
  • 67. In which year was the Linggi International Floating Transshipment & Trading HUB (LIFT-HUB) gazetted?
A) 1986.
B) 2006.
C) 1996.
D) 2016.
  • 68. What was Malacca's GDP per capita in 2013?
A) MYR54,109.
B) MYR24,109.
C) MYR34,109.
D) MYR44,109.
  • 69. What was the unemployment rate in Malacca in 2014?
A) 2.9%.
B) 1.9%.
C) 3.9%.
D) 0.9%.
  • 70. What was the GDP per capita in Malacca in 2017?
A) RM36,015.
B) RM46,015.
C) RM56,015.
D) RM26,015.
  • 71. Which power station in Malacca has a capacity of 720 MW?
A) Tanjung Kling Power Station
B) Telok Gong Power Station 1
C) Melaka Power Station
D) Telok Gong Power Station 2
  • 72. When was the Melaka World Solar Valley project unveiled?
A) 16 December 2013
B) 1 January 2014
C) 16 December 2012
D) 1 January 2013
  • 73. How many LED street lamps were installed along the AMJ highway?
A) 150,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 200,000
  • 74. Which company is responsible for water supply-related matters in Malacca?
A) Malacca Utilities
B) Syarikat Air Melaka Berhad
C) Malacca Water Corporation
D) Malacca Water Services
  • 75. Which dam is expected to be completed by 2018?
A) Jernih Dam
B) Asahan Dam
C) Jus Dam
D) Durian Tunggal Dam
  • 76. What is the daily water consumption for Malacca?
A) 600 million litres
B) 500 million litres
C) 400 million litres
D) 700 million litres
  • 77. What is the average daily water consumption per resident in Malacca?
A) 200 litres
B) 220 litres
C) 180 litres
D) 250 litres
  • 78. What is the IATA code for Malacca International Airport?
A) KUL
B) MKZ
C) SIN
D) JHB
  • 79. How far is Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Malacca City?
A) A two-hour drive
B) A one-hour drive
C) A four-hour drive
D) A three-hour drive
  • 80. Which railway station in Malacca is located in Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah?
A) Batang Melaka Station
B) Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station
C) Jasin Station
D) Malacca City Station
  • 81. Which jetties are used by fishermen in Malacca?
A) Harbour Master's Jetty
B) Merlimau
C) Umbai
D) Kuala Sungai Linggi
  • 82. What was the estimated population of Malacca in 2016?
A) 931,210
B) 900,000
C) 1,000,000
D) 850,000
  • 83. What percentage of Malacca's population was below 15 years old in 2016?
A) 18%
B) 22%
C) 27%
D) 35%
  • 84. What cultural practice is associated with Malays of Minangkabau origin in Malacca?
A) Adat Perpatih
B) Adat Minang
C) Adat Malay
D) Adat Temenggong
  • 85. Where is the traditional Malay village located in Malacca City?
A) Little India
B) Chinatown
C) Jonker Walk
D) Morten Village
  • 86. Which museum showcases the culture of the Peranakan people in Malacca?
A) Chitty Museum
B) Portuguese Settlement Museum
C) Aborigines Museum
D) Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
  • 87. What is the predominant Indian ethnic group in Malacca?
A) Tamils
B) Malayalees
C) Punjabis
D) Telugus
  • 88. Where do many Tamils in Malacca reside?
A) Portuguese Settlement
B) Morten Village
C) Little India
D) Chinatown
  • 89. Which village is associated with the Chitty people in Malacca?
A) Morten Village
B) Little India
C) Jonker Walk
D) Chitty Village
  • 90. Where is the gurdwara situated in Malacca?
A) Little India
B) Jalan Temenggong
C) Jonker Walk
D) Portuguese Settlement
  • 91. What festival marks the beginning of Lent in the Portuguese Settlement?
A) Diwali
B) Santa Cruz
C) Intrudu
D) Vasakhi
  • 92. What is the official language of Malacca?
A) Malaccan Malay
B) English
C) Hokkien
D) Malaysian Malay
  • 93. Which language is widely used in the business and tourism sectors in Malacca?
A) Hokkien
B) English
C) Malaccan Malay
D) Malaysian Malay
  • 94. Which minority language in Malacca is a Portuguese creole?
A) Hokkien
B) Kristang
C) Malaccan Creole Malay
D) Baba Malay
  • 95. What religion is predominantly followed by the Indian population in Malacca?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
  • 96. What percentage of the Chinese population in Malacca identifies as Buddhists?
A) 6.7%
B) 0.4%
C) 0.7%
D) 91.6%
  • 97. What is the predominant religion among the non-Malay bumiputera community in Malacca?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
  • 98. Which language is commonly spoken by the Orang Asli in Malacca?
A) Temuan
B) Kristang
C) Malaccan Malay
D) Hokkien
  • 99. How many primary schools are there in Malacca as of 2022?
A) 78
B) 8
C) 238
D) 2
  • 100. Which school was the first government-funded school in Malacca?
A) Catholic High School
B) Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
C) Malacca High School
D) Henry Gurney School
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