The Rise & Fall of Malacca Sultanate

Which of these factors that led Malacca to rise as a powerful government?

• Sultan Iskandar Syah set up a systemic government

• Malacca imposed an affordable tax

• The government provided basic needs such as food, water and a place to stay for the foreign traders

• Strong diplomatic relations with China

What are the royal symbols for Malacca and China diplomatic ties?

• A lot of money

• Marriage ties between the Sultan and the princess

• A yellow umbrella, an official stamp, and a pair of clothing

How did Malacca become the center for the development of Islamic religion?

• Through the marriage of the Sultan with Princess Pasai

• Traders from Arab and India spreading the religion in Malacca

• Through spice trade from Arab countries

• Other religion are not that attractive for the locals

These are among the reasons why the leadership in Malacca became weak, which led to the downfall of Malacca. Choose ONE correct answer.

• The tax system is too low, which caused traders to go to Acheh, Patani and Brunei instead because the economy is not good

• The leaders were too weak/old and were ill, there were favoritism in the leadership, and bribery were rampant.

• The sultans were not from royal blood

Who was Princess Hang Li Po?

• The Chinese Peranakan Princess

• Daughter of Laksamana Cheng Ho, marrying Sultan Mansur Shah

• Daughter of Emperor of China, marrying Sultan Mansur Shah

Select the correct answers to the reasons that led to Malacca's Sultanate's downfall.

• Conflict happening between Malay and Indian community

• Lack of modern armed force

• The Portuguese started coming to Malacca

• Some of the leaders of the community are not fit to lead