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