Quiz on the Development of Malay Language

What is the similarity between the inscriptions at Gandasuli and Bangkahulu?

• Both written in Nagiri script

• Both found in Sumatra island

• Both written in Kawi script

• Both written in Palava script

Which work is produced by Mejar Dato' Haji Mohd Said bin Haji Sulaiman?

• Penokok dan penambah

• Agricultural book for children who want to learn

• Kitab Pengetahuan dan bahasa

• Royal PBmPB book of Johor

Which work is produced by Raja Ali Haji?

• Kitab Pengetahuan Bahasa

• Daftar Ejaan Bahasa Melayu

• Pelita Bahasa

• Buku Ketetapan Ejaan Melayu

Which inscriptions do not show the influence of the Arabic language?

• Inscription at Kuala Berang, Terengganu

• Inscription at Minye Tujuh, Aceh

• Inscription at Kedudukan Bukit, Palembang

• Inscription at Pagar Ruyung, Minangkabau

Which pair of words are both used in ancient Malay language?

• Dangan, bhulan

• Merlari, niminumna

• Niparwuat, marlapas

• Sabanakna, mangujari

The following are evidence of the existence of ancient Malay language, except

• Minye Tujuh tombstone in Aceh

• Gandasuli inscription

• Karang Brahi inscription

• Sultan Malikul Saleh tombstone

Which inscription was found in Palembang?

• Karang Brahi inscription

• Kedukan Bukit inscription

• Kota Kapur inscription

• Gandasuli inscription