Chapter 1 Pure History Malaya Quiz

Which of the following is not a reason why Britain decided to extend its influence in Malaya?

• Need for raw materials/resources

• Internal instability due to Larut Wars and succession dispute

• Increased desire to build empires and spheres of influence

• To spread Christianity (religion)

When was the Suez Canal opened, facilitating British expansion in Malaya?

• 1865

• 1869

• 1875

• 1880

What treaty marked British intervention in the Perak succession dispute?

• Pangkor Treaty

• Anglo-Malay Agreement

• British-Malaya Compact

• Straits Settlement Treaty

Who proposed the Federated Malay States system?

• Hugh Low

• Yap Ah Loy

• Frank Swettenham

• Raja Abdullah

Which of the following industries was the backbone of Malaya's economy under British rule?

• Cotton

• Tin and rubber

• Coal

• Iron

What currency was introduced by the British in 1904?

• Spanish Dollar

• Straits Dollar

• British Pound

• Malayan Ringgit

Which immigrant group predominantly worked on rubber plantations in Malaya?

• Chinese

• Indonesians

• Indians

• Malays

Who was the Kapitan China, a prominent leader of the Chinese community?

• Yap Ah Loy

• Thamboosamy Pillai

• Hugh Low

• Raja Ismail

What was the main drawback of British education policies for rural Malays?

• Lack of schools in rural areas

• Focus on agriculture rather than modern jobs

• Prohibition of female education

• High cost of education

The Larut Wars were conflicts between Chinese miners over control of tin mines.

• True

• False