HISTORY CONTENT TEST PART 1

The British became interested in setting up a trading base in Malaya due to the __________________ trade route.

Which of these make up the Straits Settlements?

• Penang

• Perak

• Singapore

• Pahang

• Malacca

The Straits Settlements were under British administration. Who was in charge of the Straits Settlement during the 1870s?

• Frank Swettenham

• Gerald Templar

• Hugh Low

• Andrew Clarke

The ____________ had long been the British's main competitor in Southeast Asia.

Which of these Malayan resources were pivotal for the Industrial Revolution?

• Rice

• Tin

• Cotton

• Rubber

These four are the tin-producing states of Malaya. They also ended up forming the Federated Malay States. What are they?

• Selangor

• Negeri Sembilan

• Perak

• Penang

• Pahang

The _____________ of Perak (1861-1873) refer to a series of secret society wars fought between Chinese tin miners.

The British intervened in Perak to help _________________ become Sultan during the succession dispute.

The Pangkor Treaty was signed in __________.

• 1871

• 1872

• 1873

• 1874

Which of these is NOT an issue faced by the British Resident?

• Not involved in running the affairs of the state

• No specific guidelines for his given role

• No formal authority to run the state, and seen merely as an advisor

• No police force or army on the ground to enforce order