2021 Home Based Learning 2 Brunei

Which important development occurred in 1935?

• Brunei Town first received electricity

• Oil was discovered

• School attendance for boys became compulsory

• The national anthem was written

When did the Japanese invade Brunei?

• 1939

• 1941

• 1943

• 1945

For how long did the Japanese occupy Brunei during the Second World War?

• 0.5 year

• 1.5 years

• 2.5 years

• 3.5 years

What increased during the Japanese Occupation of Brunei during World War 2?

• Disease

• Freedom

• Oil exports to Europe

• Westernisation

Who still kept their position as State Secretary of Brunei under the Japanese Occupation?

• Sultan Ahmad

• Enche Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jahfar

• Awang Basir bin Taha

• Awang Marsal bin Maun

Which of the following was a result of the Japanese Occupation of Brunei?

• Ahmad Tajuddin became Sultan.

• All Europeans were executed

• Atrocities were carried out against local people

• The coal industry was improved

Which of the following does not accurately describe the conditions in Brunei during the Japanese Occupation?

• Sufferings during the Japanese Occupation increased the nationalistic feelings of the Brunei people.

• The people lived in fear and misery.

• Some of the nationalists worked in the Japanese administration.

• The Chinese were well-treated by the Japanese.

Which country provided most of the members of the British Military Administration (BMA) when it was set up in 1945?

• Australia

• Canada

• Japan

• South Africa

Who led the forces which liberated Brunei Town in 1945?

• Lyton

• MacDonald

• Moorshead

• Peel

Which of the following was NOT a reason for resentment against foreign domination in Brunei?

• Lack of respect for local sensitivities

• The discriminatory policies of the British administration

• Lack of respect for Malay custom and tradition

• The Malays were given high post in the British administration