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