Malacca - Quiz
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) Andaman Sea
B) South China Sea
C) Strait of Malacca
D) Java Sea
  • 3. What was Malacca's status in the 15th century?
A) Agricultural hub
B) Trade port
C) Military base
D) Fishing village
  • 4. What historic building is a symbol of Malacca?
A) A Famosa
B) Raffles Hotel
C) Petronas Towers
D) Merdeka Square
  • 5. Which empire once controlled Malacca?
A) Roman Empire
B) Mongol Empire
C) Malacca Sultanate
D) Ottoman Empire
  • 6. Which religion predominantly influenced Malacca's architecture?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
  • 7. Which river runs through Malacca?
A) Ganges River
B) Malacca River
C) Nile River
D) Amazon River
  • 8. What year did Malaysia gain independence from British rule?
A) 1963
B) 1945
C) 1957
D) 1970
  • 9. What type of heritage site is Malacca recognized as by UNESCO?
A) Cultural
B) Mixed
C) Natural
D) Industrial
  • 10. When was Malacca City listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1 January 2000
B) 15 August 2010
C) 7 July 2008
D) 12 December 2015
  • 11. What type of climate does Malacca experience?
A) Tropical monsoon climate
B) Equatorial climate
C) Desert climate
D) Temperate climate
  • 12. Who was the first Chinese trade envoy to Malacca?
A) Zhang Qian
B) Zheng He
C) Yuan Chonghuan
D) Admiral Yin Qing
  • 13. Which dynasty provided protection to Malacca from attacks by Siam and Majapahit?
A) Ming China
B) Yuan Dynasty
C) Song Dynasty
D) Qing Dynasty
  • 14. What was Malacca's status in relation to Ming China?
A) Protectorate
B) Vassal state
C) Independent ally
D) Colony
  • 15. Which ethnic group settled mostly in Bukit Cina?
A) Hang Li Po's attendants
B) Baba Nyonya
C) Orang Laut
D) Kristang
  • 16. What did Malacca request from China when Vietnam attacked Malaccan envoys?
A) To confront the Vietnamese delegation
B) To send military aid
C) To impose economic sanctions
D) To declare war on Vietnam
  • 17. Who founded the Malacca Sultanate?
A) Megat Iskandar Shah
B) Zheng He
C) Sultan Mansur Shah
D) Parameswara
  • 18. What did the Ming emperor order Malacca to do if attacked again by Vietnam?
A) Negotiate peace with Vietnam
B) Submit to Vietnamese rule
C) Raise soldiers and fight back with violent force
D) Seek refuge in China
  • 19. What was the role of Zheng He in Malacca's history?
A) He conquered Malacca for the Portuguese
B) He led the Vietnamese attack on Malacca
C) He founded the Malacca Sultanate
D) He escorted Parameswara and other envoys during successful visits to China
  • 20. What did the Malaccans report to China about the Vietnamese attack in 1469?
A) The Vietnamese attacked Malaccan envoys, killing some and enslaving others
B) The Vietnamese sought peace with Malacca
C) The Vietnamese attacked Malacca directly
D) The Vietnamese offered Malacca protection
  • 21. Who set sail from Goa to Malacca in April 1511?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
C) Francis Xavier
D) Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • 22. On what date did Afonso de Albuquerque conquer Malacca?
A) 15 April 1989
B) 24 August 1511
C) 7 July 2008
D) 14 January 1641
  • 23. What was the name of the administrative building built by the Dutch in Malacca?
A) Padang Pahlawan
B) Malacca City Hall
C) Stadthuys
D) Malacca Sultanate Palace
  • 24. Who fought the East India Company in a war from 1831 to 1832?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Dol Said
C) Tunku Abdul Rahman
D) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
  • 25. Which organization was Malacca part of from 1824 to 1942?
A) Federation of Malaya
B) Empire of Japan
C) Straits Settlements
D) Malayan Union
  • 26. Who declared the independence of Malaya in 1956?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Tunku Abdul Rahman
C) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
D) Francis Xavier
  • 27. When was Malacca declared a historical city?
A) 15 April 1989
B) 15 April 2003
C) 7 July 2008
D) 20 February 1956
  • 28. When was Malacca City granted city status?
A) 20 February 1956
B) 7 July 2008
C) 15 April 1989
D) 15 April 2003
  • 29. What was the primary administrative center for the Dutch in the East Indies?
A) Singapore
B) Penang
C) Batavia (Jakarta)
D) Malacca
  • 30. What was the original color of the Stadthuys during the Dutch era?
A) Blue
B) Yellow
C) White
D) Red
  • 31. Who is the current Governor of Malacca as of 2020?
A) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
B) Ali Rustam
C) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
D) Ismail Sabri Yaakob
  • 32. How many articles are in the Constitution of Malacca?
A) 60
B) 43
C) 35
D) 50
  • 33. How many members are in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) 28
B) 30
C) 25
D) 35
  • 34. What is the maximum term length for the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) Three years
B) Five years
C) Six years
D) Four years
  • 35. Which of the following is a matter that the Malacca state government can legislate on?
A) Land
B) National parks
C) Social welfare
D) Wildlife protection
  • 36. Which of the following is a joint purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) State administration
B) Town planning
C) Agriculture
D) Malay customs
  • 37. How many state constituencies are predominantly Malay as of 2021?
A) 28
B) 23
C) 15
D) 20
  • 38. When did Ali Rustam assume office as the Governor of Malacca?
A) 4 June 2020
B) 1 January 2020
C) 31 December 2019
D) 15 August 2020
  • 39. Which of the following is a ceremonial role of the Governor of Malacca?
A) Drafting bills
B) Judicial review
C) Approving legislation
D) Enforcing laws
  • 40. Which of the following is a matter under the purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) Scholarships
B) Civil works
C) Malay customs
D) Forestry
  • 41. Who is the current Chief Minister of Malacca as of March 2023?
A) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
B) Mahathir Mohamad
C) Ab Rauf Yusoh
D) Sulaiman Md Ali
  • 42. Which political party does the current Chief Minister of Malacca belong to?
A) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
B) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
C) United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
D) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
  • 43. Where does the Malacca State Legislative Assembly convene?
A) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council office
B) Seri Negeri complex Block Laksamana legislative building in Ayer Keroh
C) Malacca City Council building
D) Alor Gajah District Office
  • 44. What system does Malacca practice for its legislative process?
A) Federal system
B) Presidential system
C) Confederation system
D) Westminster system
  • 45. What fraction of the State Legislative Assembly's support is required to amend Malacca's Constitution?
A) Two-thirds
B) Simple majority
C) Three-quarters
D) Unanimous consent
  • 46. Which party dominated Malacca's political landscape prior to the 2018 state election?
A) UMNO-led Barisan Nasional (BN)
B) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
C) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
D) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
  • 47. In which year did Pakatan Harapan win the Malacca state election?
A) 2015
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2021
  • 48. How long did the Pakatan Harapan state government last in Malacca?
A) 36 months
B) 12 months
C) 48 months
D) 22 months
  • 49. How many seats did the BN command in the State Legislative Assembly after the 2021 snap election?
A) 26
B) 28
C) 21
D) 25
  • 50. How many seats did the government bloc increase to under Ab Rauf Yusoh's leadership?
A) 21
B) 25
C) 28
D) 26
  • 51. Who withdrew support from the new state government and joined PAS in June 2023?
A) Sulaiman Md Ali
B) Ab Rauf Yusoh
C) Mahathir Mohamad
D) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
  • 52. Who heads the Malacca City Council?
A) President
B) Secretary
C) Mayor
D) District Officer
  • 53. How many councillors are there in each local government in Malacca?
A) Around 20
B) 15
C) 25
D) 30
  • 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) Melaka Tengah
B) Johor Bahru
C) Jasin
D) Alor Gajah
  • 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) Peringgit Gallery
B) Jakarta Gallery
C) Macau Gallery
D) Casa Cuba
  • 58. Which gallery in Malacca was established by the Government of Macau?
A) Jakarta Gallery
B) Macau Gallery
C) Casa Cuba
D) Peringgit 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) 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi)
D) 1,900 km2 (730 sq mi)
  • 60. On which coast of the Malay Peninsula is Malacca located?
A) Northeastern coast
B) Northern coast
C) Eastern coast
D) Southwestern coast
  • 61. What is the average elevation of Malacca?
A) 50 to 100 metres above sea level
B) Less than 10 metres above sea level
C) Less than 50 metres above sea level
D) More than 100 metres above sea level
  • 62. What is the former name of Tanjung Tuan?
A) Cape Rachado
B) Cape Canaveral
C) Cape of Good Hope
D) Cape Horn
  • 63. How many islands are off the coast of Malacca?
A) 15
B) 17
C) 20
D) 10
  • 64. Which is the largest island off the coast of Malacca?
A) Besar Island
B) Langkawi Island
C) Tioman Island
D) Penang Island
  • 65. Which vessel was the first container ship to dock at the Port of Tanjung Bruas?
A) MV North Wave.
B) MV South Star.
C) MV West Scent.
D) MV East Wind.
  • 66. What is the commercial name of the Port of Kuala Sungai Linggi?
A) Linggi Maritime Exchange.
B) Linggi International Floating Transshipment & Trading HUB (LIFT-HUB).
C) Linggi Global Shipping 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) MYR44,109.
B) MYR54,109.
C) MYR34,109.
D) MYR24,109.
  • 69. What was the unemployment rate in Malacca in 2014?
A) 2.9%.
B) 1.9%.
C) 3.9%.
D) 0.9%.
  • 70. What was the GDP per capita in Malacca in 2017?
A) RM56,015.
B) RM46,015.
C) RM36,015.
D) RM26,015.
  • 71. Which power station in Malacca has a capacity of 720 MW?
A) Tanjung Kling Power Station
B) Telok Gong Power Station 1
C) Melaka Power Station
D) Telok Gong Power Station 2
  • 72. When was the Melaka World Solar Valley project unveiled?
A) 16 December 2013
B) 16 December 2012
C) 1 January 2013
D) 1 January 2014
  • 73. How many LED street lamps were installed along the AMJ highway?
A) 150,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 200,000
  • 74. Which company is responsible for water supply-related matters in Malacca?
A) Malacca Water Services
B) Malacca Water Corporation
C) Syarikat Air Melaka Berhad
D) Malacca Utilities
  • 75. Which dam is expected to be completed by 2018?
A) Jus Dam
B) Jernih Dam
C) Durian Tunggal Dam
D) Asahan Dam
  • 76. What is the daily water consumption for Malacca?
A) 700 million litres
B) 600 million litres
C) 400 million litres
D) 500 million litres
  • 77. What is the average daily water consumption per resident in Malacca?
A) 180 litres
B) 200 litres
C) 250 litres
D) 220 litres
  • 78. What is the IATA code for Malacca International Airport?
A) SIN
B) JHB
C) MKZ
D) KUL
  • 79. How far is Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Malacca City?
A) A three-hour drive
B) A two-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) Malacca City Station
C) Jasin Station
D) Batang Melaka Station
  • 81. Which jetties are used by fishermen in Malacca?
A) Merlimau
B) Umbai
C) Kuala Sungai Linggi
D) Harbour Master's Jetty
  • 82. What was the estimated population of Malacca in 2016?
A) 900,000
B) 1,000,000
C) 850,000
D) 931,210
  • 83. What percentage of Malacca's population was below 15 years old in 2016?
A) 18%
B) 22%
C) 27%
D) 35%
  • 84. What cultural practice is associated with Malays of Minangkabau origin in Malacca?
A) Adat Minang
B) Adat Perpatih
C) Adat Temenggong
D) Adat Malay
  • 85. Where is the traditional Malay village located in Malacca City?
A) Chinatown
B) Jonker Walk
C) Little India
D) Morten Village
  • 86. Which museum showcases the culture of the Peranakan people in Malacca?
A) Chitty Museum
B) Portuguese Settlement Museum
C) Aborigines Museum
D) Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
  • 87. What is the predominant Indian ethnic group in Malacca?
A) Tamils
B) Punjabis
C) Malayalees
D) Telugus
  • 88. Where do many Tamils in Malacca reside?
A) Chinatown
B) Little India
C) Portuguese Settlement
D) Morten Village
  • 89. Which village is associated with the Chitty people in Malacca?
A) Chitty Village
B) Little India
C) Morten Village
D) Jonker Walk
  • 90. Where is the gurdwara situated in Malacca?
A) Portuguese Settlement
B) Jalan Temenggong
C) Little India
D) Jonker Walk
  • 91. What festival marks the beginning of Lent in the Portuguese Settlement?
A) Santa Cruz
B) Vasakhi
C) Diwali
D) Intrudu
  • 92. What is the official language of Malacca?
A) Malaysian Malay
B) English
C) Malaccan Malay
D) Hokkien
  • 93. Which language is widely used in the business and tourism sectors in Malacca?
A) Malaccan Malay
B) Malaysian Malay
C) English
D) Hokkien
  • 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) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
  • 96. What percentage of the Chinese population in Malacca identifies as Buddhists?
A) 91.6%
B) 0.4%
C) 0.7%
D) 6.7%
  • 97. What is the predominant religion among the non-Malay bumiputera community in Malacca?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
  • 98. Which language is commonly spoken by the Orang Asli in Malacca?
A) Kristang
B) Malaccan Malay
C) Hokkien
D) Temuan
  • 99. How many primary schools are there in Malacca as of 2022?
A) 238
B) 78
C) 8
D) 2
  • 100. Which school was the first government-funded school in Malacca?
A) Henry Gurney School
B) Malacca High School
C) Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
D) Catholic High School
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