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