5. Malaysia

What is the capital city of Malaysia?

• Kuala Lumpur

• Putrajaya

• Labuan

• Melaka

Which country is separated from Malaysia by the South China Sea?

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Singapore

• China

What is the highest point in Malaysia?

• Mount Kinabalu

• Mount Tahan

• Mount Mulu

• Mount Jerai

Which of the following endangered species can be found in Malaysia's tropical rainforests?

• Sumatran rhinoceroses

• Pygmy elephants

• Bornean orangutans

• All of the above

Which national park in Malaysia is estimated to be more than 130 million years old?

• Taman Negara National Park

• Bako National Park

• Gunung Mulu National Park

• Kinabalu National Park

What is the form of government in Malaysia?

• Federal constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Communist state

Which natural resources are important to Malaysia's economy?

• Rubber and palm oil

• Coal and natural gas

• Gold and silver

• Diamonds and gemstones

When did Malaysia gain independence?

• 1945

• 1957

• 1963

• 1965

Which European country was the first to arrive in Malaysia?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

• England

Which country was once part of Malaysia but separated in 1965?

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Singapore

• Philippines