HOB Chapter 2 Revision

Which territories were ceded to James Brooke in 1853?

• Rajang area

• Batang Lupar river

• Limbang

• Baram

What was the significance of the Yankee Consul Affair in 1865?

• It established strong American influence in Brunei.

• It led to the leasing of North Borneo territories to Charles Lee Moses.

• It resulted in the British annexation of Limbang.

• It increased Brunei's territorial expansion.

Who bought the land concession from WJ Torrey in 1877?

• Alfred Dent

• Charles Brooke

• Baron von Overbeck

• James Brooke

When was the British North Borneo Chartered Company formed?

• 1875

• 1877

• 1880

• 1881

Why was the Amanat signed in 1885?

• To expand Brunei's territories

• To pledge not to cede or lease any of Brunei’s remaining territories to foreigners

• To establish a new trade agreement with Britain

• To cede Baram to the British

What did Sultan Hashim request from the Queen of Britain in 1887?

• Assistance in modernizing Brunei

• Help to prevent the loss of more Brunei territories

• Military aid against local rebellions

• • Economic support for Brunei

When was the Protectorate Agreement signed?

• 1885

• 1886

• 1887

• 1888

Which British official was involved in negotiating the Protectorate Agreement with Sultan Hashim?

• Sir Frederick Weld

• Sir Hugh Low

• Malcolm McArthur

• Alfred Dent

What were the key terms of the Protectorate Agreement?

• Brunei would maintain external independence and obtain British protection

• Brunei would maintain internal independence and obtain British protection

• Brunei would become a British colony

• Brunei would cede all territories to Britain

Why did Charles Brooke annex Limbang in 1890?

• It was the least populated district in Brunei

• It was Brunei’s wealthiest and most populous district

• It had significant coal deposits

• It was an important military base