P1 Quiz

Why do we need laws in society?

• To regulate society

• To impose anarchy

• To protect the rights of anarchists

• To encourage people to break the law

What consequence(s) awaits law breakers?

• Fine

• Short-term incarceration

• Prolonged imprisonment

• All of the above

How has the legal system in Malaysia been shaped?

• By the influence of different cultures and civilisations
• By the influence of colonial powers
• By the influence of indigenous Malay customary laws
• All of the above

What was the first Malay Sultanate in the region that later became Malaysia?

• Malacca Sultanate
• Brunei Sultanate
• Selangor Sultanate
• Johor Sultanate

When did the British arrive in Malaysia?

• Late 19th century
• Early 20th century
• Late 18th century to early 19th century
• Late 16th century to early 17th century

Which country occupied Malaysia during the Second World War?

• United States
• China
• Japan
• Germany

When did Malaysia gain independence?

• August 1957
• August 1965
• August 1963
• August 1960

Why is it important to study the legal history of a country?

• To understand the development of its legal system
• To understand the development of its political system
• To understand the development of its economic system
• All of the above

What is public law concerned with?

• The relationships between individuals
• The relationship between the state and individuals
• The relationship between the state and other organisations
• All of the above

Which law is considered supreme law in Malaysia?

• Criminal law
• Constitutional law
• Property law
• Tort law