Melaka

What is the capital city of the state of Melaka? 

• A. George Town 

• B. Ipoh 

• C. Melaka Historical City 

• D. Kuala Terengganu 

Which river runs through Melaka City, making it a popular attraction for river cruises? 

• A. Klang River 

• B. Melaka River 

• C. Pahang River

• D. Johor River 

What is the historical fortress built by the Portuguese in Melaka called? 

• A. Fort Cornwallis 

• B. A Famosa 

• C. Kota Lukut 

• D. Fort Margherita 

When did Melaka begins the colonial era?

• 1155

• 1644

• 1511

• 1786

When did the Dutch arrive in Melaka?

• 1584

• 1786

• 1824

• 1641

What is Jonker Street famous for in Melaka? 

• A. Its historical landmarks 

• B. Its nightlife and weekend market 

• C. Its beaches 

• D. Its shopping malls 

What geographical factors made the Straits of Malacca a key point of commerce in maritime Asia? 

• A) Its proximity to the Silk Road 

• B) The presence of abundant natural resources 

• C) The combination of geography, ocean patterns, and wind cycles 

• D) Its location near major cities like Beijing and Tokyo 

Which explorer's fleet marked the Portuguese presence in Southeast Asia and aimed to monopolize trade routes? 

• A) Christopher Columbus

• B) Vasco da Gama 

• C) Ferdinand Magellan 

• D) Afonso de Albuquerque

What was one of the strategies used by Parameswara to establish Malacca as a safe and attractive port for traders? 

• A) Offering tax exemptions to all traders 

• B) Forming alliances with the nomadic orang laut to protect the port 

• C) Building a large naval fleet to dominate regional trade 

• D) Constructing massive fortifications around the port

Who is traditionally credited with founding the city of Melaka in the 14th century?

• A) Sultan Mansur Shah 

• B) Parameswara 

• C) Sultan Muhammad Shah 

• D) Hang Tuah