Maria Hertogh

The Maria Hertogh Riots took place between

• December 1950

• May 1954

• May 1955

• November 1982

Who were the main characters engaged in the law suits surrounding the custody of Maria Hertogh?

• Che Aminah

• Adeline Hertogh

• Petrus Hertogh

• Patrick Hertogh

What was Maria's Muslim name when she was under the care of her foster mother?

• Madra

• Nadirah

• Nadra

• Nethra

What was one intention that Che Aminah has to allow Maria to be married to a Malay Teacher in August 1950?

• To prevent Maria's natural parents from forcing her to convert to Christianity

• To ensure that Maria fulfils her wish to marry

• To register her formally as a Muslim

• To prevent further attempts by Maria's natural parents to get Maria back

Maria's marriage was not recognised because

• It was not registered.

• Maria's natural father did not approve of her marriage.

• The British court recognised only marriages registered under their English Law.

• The Dutch law did not recognise Maria's marriage because she was under-aged.

The Malay Community was upset with the British Court because ......

• the court could not make a decision on the custody of Maria Hertogh

• Maria was placed in Catholic Convent

• they felt that the Muslim religion was not respected

• there were no local jury in the court

The Muslim Community was deeply offended when .....

• Pictures of Maria being surrounded by Christian Symbols were published in the papers

• The court rejected Che Aminah's appeal in 5 minutes

• The British mentioned offensive remarks

• Maria's biological Parents went to confront Che Aminah

The Maria Hertogh Riot happened because...

• The Malays felt Felt betrayed as they thought the British were taking sides with the Dutch

• The Malays felt that Felt that the British were insensitive to the feelings of the Malay community

• The Malays felt they were discriminated against and were frustrated

• A bottle was thrown in the midst of a Muslim Celebration