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