Brunei: The System of Governance

What was the role of the Sultan?

• The Head of President

• The Head of Islam

• The Head of Cheteria

• The Head of Menteri

What was the role of the Palace?

• Worship Centre

• Administrative Centre

• Houses for Criminals

• Sick bay

Why were the positions of Wazir required to be from Brunei Royal families?

• To expand their wealthiness

• To help fixing family feud

• To strengthen relationship

• To help Sultan to sentence punishment

What were the requirement of the Menteris were chosen from?

• Royal families

• Normal common citizens

• Common citizens with authority

• Sultan's cousins

What was the State Council?

• Prince

• Aristocrats

• Banquet

• Meeting

Who assisted Pg Bendahara in his administration?

• 8 Menteris

• 8 Cheterias

• 8 Cheterias and 8 Menteris

• 6 Cheterias and 6 Menteris

What was the function of the State Council?

• To ensure smooth spice trade

• To ensure a peaceful state

• To guard the Sultan

• To create a new layer of hierarchy

Who was responsible in administering Islam in Brunei in the 19th Century?

• Menteri Agama

• Jawatan

• Orang Kaya Digadong

• Pengiran Maharaja Lela

Who was next in line to replace the Sultan if there was no qualified Putera Gahara?

• Pengiran Bendahara

• Pengiran Digadong

• Pengiran Pemancha

• Pengiran Temenggong

Which of these was not the evidence of presence of Islam in Brunei in the 19th Century?

• Titles recorded in books

• Letters written by Sultan

• Silsilah Raja-Raja

• Telekung