British Intervention in Malaya

What was the event in the 19th century that fueled the demand for raw materials?

• Industrial Revolution

• Colonisation

• Napoleonic Wars

• Larut Wars

What raw material were the British interested to gain in Malaya?

• Coal

• Iron

• Tin

• Zinc

Why is the opening of the Suez Canal very important during the 19th century?

• Led to the increase of raw materials

• Led to the increase of the arrival Western powers to Asia

• Led to the increase in slavery

• Led to the increase of wars

What were the states under the Straits Settlements?

• Singapore

• Melaka

• Perak

• Penang

What were the reasons that led to British intervention in the Malay Peninsula?

• Political rivalry between European powers

• Need to raw materials

• Need for new markets

• Need for stability to ensure trade can continue

What was the first state that the British intervened in the Malay Peninsula?

• Singapore

• Penang

• Perak

• Melaka

What were the conflicts that in Perak that led to the British intervention?

• Need for new markets

• Wars between tin miners

• Education of the locals

• Succession disputes

What were the names of the two Chinese secret societies in Perak.

• Ghee Hin

• Ghee Hee

• Hai San

• Ho Nam

Who invited the British to settle the dispute in Perak?

• Raja Ismail

• Raja Yusof

• Raja Indra

• Raja Abdullah

Who was the Governor of the Straits Settlements during the Larut Wars?

• Sir Andrew Clarke

• Sir Hugh Low

• James Birch

• Frank Swettenham