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