 - 1. What is the capital of Terengganu state in Malaysia?
A) Kuala Terengganu
B) Penang
C) Kota Kinabalu
D) Johor Bahru
- 2. Which river flows through Kuala Terengganu?
A) Mekong River
B) Sungai Klang
C) Terengganu River
D) Brantas River
- 3. Which landmark in Kuala Terengganu is known for its crystal mosque?
A) Petronas Towers
B) Angkor Wat
C) Islamic Civilization Park
D) Taj Mahal
- 4. In which region of Malaysia is Kuala Terengganu located?
A) South Region
B) North Region
C) West Coast
D) East Coast
- 5. Which Sultan ruled Terengganu from 1942 to 1979 and is known for his contributions to modernize the state?
A) Genghis Khan
B) Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah
C) Cleopatra
D) King Arthur
- 6. What is the traditional craft of weaving used to create intricate designs on clothing and home decorations in Terengganu?
A) Origami
B) Pottery
C) Songket
D) Stained Glass
- 7. What is the traditional martial art practiced in Terengganu known for its graceful movements and focus on self-defense?
A) Sumo
B) Judo
C) Taekwondo
D) Silat
- 8. Which fruit is popular in Terengganu and is often used in traditional dishes and desserts?
A) Banana
B) Grapes
C) Apple
D) Durian
- 9. Which Malaysian state does Kuala Terengganu share its northern border with?
A) Johor
B) Kelantan
C) Perak
D) Selangor
- 10. What is the traditional game in Terengganu that involves spinning a top to knock down opponents' tops?
A) Basketball
B) Football
C) Chess
D) Gasing
- 11. Which historical district in Terengganu is known for its traditional Malay houses and cultural heritage?
A) Times Square
B) Kreuzberg
C) Shibuya
D) Kampung Cina
- 12. What is the main mode of transportation in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Car
B) Ferry
C) Train
D) Bicycle
- 13. Which body of water does Kuala Terengganu border?
A) South China Sea
B) Indian Ocean
C) Strait of Malacca
D) Andaman Sea
- 14. What is the name of the historical palace in Terengganu where the sultans used to reside?
A) Forbidden City
B) Versailles Palace
C) Istana Maziah
D) Buckingham Palace
- 15. Which of the following is a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Petronas Twin Towers
B) Crystal Mosque
C) Batu Caves
D) Langkawi Sky Bridge
- 16. What is the official language spoken in Kuala Terengganu?
A) English
B) Chinese
C) Malay
D) Tamil
- 17. What is the currency used in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Philippine Peso
B) Singapore Dollar
C) Thai Baht
D) Malaysian Ringgit
- 18. What is the colloquial abbreviation for Kuala Terengganu?
A) KTU
B) KT
C) KTL
D) KTN
- 19. How far is Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur?
A) 600 kilometres (373 mi) southwest
B) 440 kilometres (270 mi) northeast
C) 300 kilometres (186 mi) southeast
D) 500 kilometres (310 mi) northwest
- 20. What is the title awarded to Kuala Terengganu on 1 January 2008?
A) Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Utara (North Coast Heritage City)
B) Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Timur (East Coast Heritage City)
C) Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Air (Waterfront Heritage City)
D) Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Barat (West Coast Heritage City)
- 21. What was the population of Kuala Terengganu in 2010?
A) 450,000
B) 406,317
C) 375,424
D) 500,000
- 22. What was the population of Kuala Terengganu in 2020?
A) 406,317
B) 400,000
C) 350,000
D) 375,424
- 23. What is one theory regarding the origin of the name Terengganu?
A) 'Terang ganu', meaning 'bright rainbow'
B) 'Terang bulan', meaning 'bright moon'
C) 'Terang laut', meaning 'bright sea'
D) 'Terang bintang', meaning 'bright star'
- 24. What did the hunters from Pahang find that led to the name 'taring anu'?
A) A big animal claw
B) A big animal tail
C) A big animal fang
D) A big animal horn
- 25. What did the hunters reply when asked where they sourced their riches?
A) From the land of terang bintang
B) From the land of taring anu
C) From the land of terang bulan
D) From the land of terang laut
- 26. Which beach is a popular attraction in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Pantai Puteri Beach
B) Pantai Merdeka Beach
C) Pantai Redang Beach
D) Batu Buruk Beach
- 27. What is the name of the market in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Pasar Besar Kuala Lumpur
B) Pasar Besar Ipoh
C) Pasar Besar Johor Bahru
D) Pasar Besar Kedai Payang
- 28. Which Chinese dynasty did the state of Tan-Tan send tributes to?
A) Ming dynasty
B) Tang dynasty
C) Qing dynasty
D) Sui dynasty
- 29. Under whose dominance did Tan-Tan cease sending tributes to China?
A) Aceh Sultanate
B) Majapahit
C) Srivijaya
D) Malacca Sultanate
- 30. Which Chinese writer mentioned Tan-Tan in the Sui dynasty?
A) Chau Ju-Kua
B) An unnamed Chinese writer
C) Zhou Qufei
D) Zhao Rugua
- 31. Which Chinese historical book written by Zhou Qufei mentioned Teng-ya-nu?
A) Book of Han
B) Lingwai Daida
C) Records of the Grand Historian
D) Zhu fan zhi
- 32. Which dynasty did Terengganu come under after the fall of Srivijaya?
A) Johor Sultanate
B) Majapahit
C) Malacca Sultanate
D) Aceh Sultanate
- 33. Which two powers were vying for control of the Malay Peninsula in the 15th century?
A) Srivijaya and Malacca Sultanate
B) Aceh Sultanate and Johor Sultanate
C) Majapahit and Ayutthaya Kingdom
D) Portuguese and Malacca Sultanate
- 34. Which sultanate prevailed in the 15th century, influencing Terengganu?
A) Ayutthaya Kingdom
B) Majapahit
C) Malacca Sultanate
D) Aceh Sultanate
- 35. Which sultanate briefly influenced Terengganu in the early 17th century?
A) Malacca Sultanate
B) Aceh Sultanate
C) Portuguese
D) Johor Sultanate
- 36. In which century did the Aceh Sultanate briefly influence Terengganu?
A) 17th century
B) 16th century
C) 15th century
D) 18th century
- 37. Which sultanate regained influence over Terengganu in the late 17th century?
A) Johor Sultanate
B) Aceh Sultanate
C) Portuguese
D) Malacca Sultanate
- 38. In which year was the Sultanate of Terengganu established?
A) 1725
B) 1808
C) 1750
D) 1708
- 39. Where was Tengku Omar based during the civil war?
A) Bukit Puteri
B) Balik Bukit
C) Bukit Keledang
D) Kuala Berang
- 40. In what year did Tengku Omar reclaim the throne?
A) 1831
B) 1839
C) 1837
D) 1840
- 41. When did Kuala Terengganu achieve city status?
A) 18 January 1979
B) 1 January 2008
C) 16 December 1996
D) 18 September 2014
- 42. What type of products are factories located further away from the main city areas in Kuala Terengganu known for producing?
A) Local food products
B) Bricks or timber products
C) Textiles
D) Art and craft items
- 43. What type of climate does Kuala Terengganu have?
A) Temperate climate
B) Desert climate
C) Mediterranean climate
D) Tropical rainforest climate
- 44. Which transport service in Kuala Terengganu is not as extensive as in Malacca and Penang?
A) Bus services
B) Bicycle-sharing system
C) Trishaw services
D) Taxicab services
- 45. What percentage of Kuala Terengganu's population identified as Muslim in 2010?
A) 95%
B) 90%
C) 96.9%
D) 85%
- 46. Who estimated the population of Kuala Terengganu in the 19th century?
A) Charles Brooke
B) Thomas John Newbold
C) James Brooke
D) Sir Stamford Raffles
- 47. Which of the following is not a function of Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT)?
A) Public health and sanitation
B) Waste removal and management
C) Town planning and beautification
D) Managing national defense
- 48. What is the token fare for a ride on the Bas Bandar or Town Bus in Kuala Terengganu?
A) MYR1
B) MYR2
C) Free for all
D) RM50
- 49. What is the popular name for the water taxis that operate on the Terengganu River?
A) Terengganu ferries
B) Kuala Terengganu boats
C) Bot penambang
D) Bot penambang express
- 50. Which company provides the public bicycle-sharing system in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Grab
B) Gojek
C) oBike
D) Catch
- 51. Which language is widely spoken and understood in Kuala Terengganu besides Terengganu Malay?
A) Mandarin
B) Teochew
C) Kelantanese
D) English
- 52. Which of the following districts is not under the jurisdiction of Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT)?
A) Kuala Terengganu
B) Kuala Nerus
C) Setiu
D) Marang
- 53. Which of the following is not a district administered by Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT)?
A) Setiu
B) Kuala Nerus
C) Kuala Terengganu
D) Marang
- 54. What is the prevailing wind direction during the southwest monsoon season?
A) Southwesterly
B) Easterly
C) Northwesterly
D) Northeasterly
- 55. Which airline brings passengers to Mecca during the hajj season?
A) AirAsia
B) Firefly
C) Malaysia Airlines
D) Malindo Air
- 56. Which industry is NOT mentioned as a major sector in Kuala Terengganu's economy?
A) Local food industries
B) Tourism
C) Textile making
D) Automobile manufacturing
- 57. What was the population of Kuala Terengganu when it was managed by the Kuala Terengganu Town Board in 1979?
A) Over 300,000 people
B) Around 53,300 people
C) Around 100,000 people
D) Under 50,000 people
- 58. What is the typical wind speed during the southwest monsoon season?
A) Below 15 knots
B) Below 10 knots
C) Above 30 knots
D) 20 to 30 knots
- 59. What is the typical temperature range at night in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Much colder than daytime
B) The same as daytime
C) Slightly cooler than daytime
D) Warmer than daytime
- 60. What was the estimated number of Arabs and their descendants in Kuala Terengganu in the 19th century?
A) A considerable number
B) Hundreds
C) None
D) A few
- 61. What is the primary purpose of trishaws in Kuala Terengganu today?
A) Cargo transport
B) School transport
C) Daily commuting
D) Tourist attraction
- 62. What is the primary mode of transportation for tourists to Nor Arfa batik outlet?
A) Bicycle
B) Tourist bus
C) Trishaw
D) Taxicab
- 63. Which of the following is NOT a chief export commodity from Kuala Terengganu?
A) Coffee
B) Gold
C) Gambier
D) Cotton goods
- 64. What was the population of non-Malaysian citizens in Kuala Terengganu according to the 2010 Census?
A) 5,000
B) 6,000
C) 4,326
D) 3,000
- 65. What is one of the main trading commodities for Kuala Terengganu?
A) Tin
B) Opium
C) Cotton goods
D) Rice
- 66. What was the population of Chinese residents in Kuala Terengganu according to the 2010 Malaysian Census?
A) 20,000
B) 11,617
C) 15,000
D) 8,000
- 67. What language do most Indians in Kuala Terengganu speak?
A) Hokkien
B) Mandarin
C) Tamil
D) Teochew
- 68. What significant event occurred in Kuala Terengganu in August 1883?
A) A typhoon that destroyed many buildings
B) A flood that destroyed many buildings
C) An earthquake that destroyed many buildings
D) A fire that destroyed many buildings including the Green Palace
- 69. Which languages do the Chinese of Kuala Terengganu primarily speak?
A) Mandarin
B) Cantonese
C) Hokkien
D) Teochew
- 70. What is the color of the livery for the BAS.MY buses?
A) Vibrant pink
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Yellow
- 71. What percentage of Kuala Terengganu is made up of lowlands?
A) 60% to 70%
B) 50% to 60%
C) Less than 50%
D) More than 70%
- 72. When was Kuala Terengganu Municipal Council established?
A) 1 January 2008
B) 1 January 1985
C) 16 December 1996
D) 18 January 1979
- 73. Which religion is practiced by all Malays in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Islam
- 74. When was Kuala Terengganu first designated as a local government area?
A) 1979
B) 1950
C) 1985
D) 1928
- 75. Which bus route under the BAS.MY initiative is known as the City Feeder?
A) T20
B) T100
C) T30
D) T40
- 76. In which year did Terengganu fall under British administration through the Bangkok Treaty?
A) 1941
B) 1963
C) 1909
D) 1957
- 77. Which bus route under the BAS.MY initiative connects Kuala Terengganu to Marang Terminal?
A) T20
B) T50
C) T100
D) T30
- 78. Which ethnic group had the largest population in Kuala Terengganu according to the 2010 Malaysian Census?
A) Indians
B) Malays
C) Non-Malaysian citizens
D) Chinese
- 79. Which body convenes at Wisma Darul Iman in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Federal Court
B) Supreme Court
C) Legislative Assembly
D) High Court
- 80. What type of public transport is gradually replacing pedestrian-pulled rickshaws in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Buses
B) Bicycles
C) Taxis
D) Trishaws
- 81. Which ethnic group in Kuala Terengganu had a population of 643 according to the 2010 Census?
A) Non-Malaysian citizens
B) Other Bumiputras
C) Indians
D) Chinese
- 82. Which of these commodities was imported to Kuala Terengganu?
A) Gold
B) Tin
C) Pepper
D) Rice
- 83. What is a common agricultural activity in the lowlands of Kuala Terengganu?
A) Wheat farming
B) Palm oil tree plantations
C) Soybean farming
D) Vineyards
- 84. Which service in Kuala Terengganu offers fare exemptions for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities?
A) Trishaw services
B) Taxicab services
C) BAS.MY initiative
D) Bas Bandar or Town Bus
- 85. What is the average annual rainfall in Kuala Terengganu?
A) 3,500 millimetres
B) 2,911 millimetres
C) 1,500 millimetres
D) 4,000 millimetres
- 86. What is the flat monthly pass cost for unlimited rides on the BAS.MY initiative?
A) RM70
B) RM50
C) RM30
D) Free
- 87. How many Chinese people were estimated to be in Kuala Terengganu in the 19th century?
A) 800
B) 400
C) 1,000
D) 600
- 88. Which of the following is a major population center in Kuala Nerus?
A) Gong Badak
B) Marang
C) Setiu
D) Hulu Terengganu
- 89. What event led to the British bombarding Kuala Terengganu?
A) The Sultan's declaration of independence
B) The Sultan's alliance with the Siamese
C) The Sultan's refusal to surrender the ex-Sultan to the British
D) The Sultan's support for the British
- 90. What was one of the chief export commodities from Kuala Terengganu?
A) Tin
B) Rice
C) Opium
D) Cotton goods
- 91. What is the primary reason for the decline in trishaw numbers in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Government regulations
B) Rapid urbanisation
C) High operational costs
D) Lack of tourists
- 92. What type of forests line certain parts of the rivers in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Swamp forests
B) Deciduous forests
C) Coniferous forests
D) Rainforests
- 93. What geographical feature characterizes the eastern part of Terengganu district?
A) Desert plains
B) Mountain ranges
C) Lush rainforests
D) Sandy coastal beaches
- 94. Which religious group had the same percentage as Hindus and Sikhs in Kuala Terengganu according to the 2010 Census?
A) Muslims
B) Non-religious
C) Christians
D) Buddhists
- 95. What is the fare exemption age range for students on the BAS.MY initiative?
A) 5–15 years
B) 10–18 years
C) 7–17 years
D) 6–16 years
- 96. Which of the following is a traditional industry in Kuala Terengganu?
A) Information technology
B) Automobile manufacturing
C) Pharmaceuticals
D) Textile making
- 97. What is one of the economic sources for Kuala Terengganu?
A) Tourism
B) Oil refining
C) Automobile manufacturing
D) Mining
- 98. Which route offers a scenic view of the coastline and villages to Kuala Terengganu?
A) Federal Route 3
B) East-West Highway 4
C) East Coast Expressway (LPT) E8
D) Second East–West Highway 185
- 99. What is the effect of lush forest trees and plants on the mountain and rural areas?
A) Cooled the areas
B) Heated the areas
C) No effect
D) Increased humidity
- 100. What was the area covered by Kuala Terengganu Municipal Council when it was established?
A) 18,712 hectares
B) 5.4 square miles
C) 39,890 hectares
D) 60,528 hectares
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