Quiz on Local Governance in Sarawak and Sabah

What was the primary focus of the local governance system in Sarawak before the arrival of Western powers?

• Military strength

• Economic development

• Stability and harmony

• Cultural preservation

Which community in Sarawak is led by a 'Tuai Rumah'?

• Kenyah

• Melanau

• Iban

• Bidayuh

What was the role of the 'Orang Tua' in the local governance system in Sabah?

• Tax collector

• Village chief

• Warrior leader

• Trade negotiator

Which system of governance was influenced by the Brunei Sultanate in Sarawak?

• Sistem Ketua Bebas

• Sistem Kedatuan

• Sistem Kesukuan

• Sistem Pentadbiran

What was the main reason for James Brooke's interest in Sarawak?

• Cultural exchange

• Economic resources

• Religious missions

• Political alliances

Who was the local leader that opposed the Sultan of Brunei's representative in Sarawak?

• Pengiran Raja Muda Hashim

• Datu Patinggi Ali

• James Brooke

• Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin II

What was one of the strategies used by James Brooke to gain control over Sarawak?

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Cultural assimilation

• Military force

What title was given to James Brooke by the Sultan of Brunei?

• Raja Muda

• Pengiran

• Raja Putih

• Datu Patinggi

Which of the following was a consequence of the British naval support for James Brooke?

• Suppression of local uprisings

• Destruction of local cultures

• Increased trade routes

• Establishment of educational institutions

What was the outcome of the 1842 agreement between James Brooke and the Sultan of Brunei?

• Transfer of land ownership

• Establishment of a trade monopoly

• Complete independence for Sarawak

• Recognition of Brooke as Raja Putih