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