Colonisation of Malaya

Prior to the 19tth century, European traders were drawn to Southeast Asia primarily because of _________

• Spices

• Trade

• Tin

• Rubber

This was the event that fueled the demand for raw materials in the 19th century.

• Green Revolution

• Colonisation

• Industrial Revolution

• Napoleonic Wars

Prior to the 19tth century, most of the Europeans were only interested in ______

• Establishing trading ports in Southeast Asia

• Established direct and formal control over large territories

This was the country that fuelled political rivalry among European powers when it was created in 1871.

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Spain

What was this term used to describe Europeans beliefs in the superiority of European forms of laws, government, educaiton, health care and law?

• Blue Men's Burden
• White Men's Burden
• Social Help
• British Kind Assistance

This body of water became very crucial to traders after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869

• Straits of Johore
• Straits of Melaka
• Straits of India
• Straits of China

Which were the states that were part of the Straits Settlements?

• Penang

• Melaka

• Singapore

• Perak

Which is the main priority of the British when they governed the Straits Settlement?

• Promote people's welfare
• Promote, peaceful, safe and fair envrionment for trade
• Educate the people on how to govern

This was the year that marked the start of British intervention in the Malay Peninsula.

• 1819
• 1826
• 1874
• 1871

Which of the following was/were true for the reasons that led to British intervention in the Malay Peninsula?

• Poltiical Rivalry among European powers

• Need for raw materials

• Need for new markets

• Need for social stability that threatens British economic interests