Quiz on Education History in Malaysia

What does decolonization mean?

• Gaining control over a territory

• Becoming independent from colonial rule

• Establishing a new colony

• Transferring control from one colonial power to another

Which colonial power ruled Malaya for over 100 years?

• Dutch

• British

• Portuguese

• Japanese

Who was a key figure in the early resistance against British rule?

• V.T Sambanthan

• Tan Cheng Lock

• Dato’ Bahaman

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

What was one impact of World War II on Malaya?

• Strengthened British control

• Promoted colonial unity

• Increased Japanese influence

• Decreased nationalist sentiments

What was the main catalyst for the rise of nationalists in Malaya?

• International support

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural exchange

• Oppressive colonial policies

Which political party was founded by Dato’ Onn Jaafar?

• Alliance Party

• UMNO

• MIC

• MCA

What was the outcome of the Merdeka talks between 1956 and 1957?

• Formation of Malaysia

• Agreement on Malaya's independence

• Creation of the Malayan Union

• Establishment of British rule

What was the significance of the Federation of Malaya created in 1948?

• It marked the end of colonial rule

• It laid the foundation for self-governance

• It was a response to World War II

• It united all ethnic groups

Which leader became the first Prime Minister of Malaya?

• V.T Sambanthan

• Tan Cheng Lock

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Dato’ Onn Jaafar

What role did education play in the rise of nationalism in Malaya?

• It discouraged ethnic diversity

• It promoted colonial ideologies

• It spread awareness of political developments

• It suppressed political awareness