Exploring the Melaka Sultanate

What year is generally considered the founding year of the Melaka Sultanate?

• 1500

• 1400

• 1350

• 1450

Who was the first Sultan of Melaka?

• Parameswara

• Sultan Ali

• Sultan Iskandar

• Sultan Mahmud

What role did Melaka play in the spice trade during its peak?

• Melaka was a key trading hub that controlled spice trade routes and facilitated the exchange of spices between the East and West.

• Melaka was primarily a fishing village with no involvement in trade.

• Melaka was known for its agricultural exports, not spices.

• Melaka was a military stronghold that focused on defense rather than trade.

Which two major trade routes passed through Melaka?

• Maritime Silk Road, Spice Route

• Roman Trade Network

• Incense Route

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

How did the location of Melaka contribute to its economic success?

• Melaka's location along the Strait of Malacca enabled it to become a key trading hub, contributing to its economic success.

• Melaka's elevation made it difficult for ships to access the port.

• Melaka's location in the interior of the country limited its trade opportunities.

• Melaka's distance from major shipping routes hindered its economic growth.

What was the primary currency used in Melaka's trade?

• Indonesian rupiah

• Malaysian ringgit

• Thai baht

• Straits dollar

Which cultures influenced the architecture of Melaka?

• Japanese, Italian, Egyptian

• Spanish, Russian, Greek

• African, Australian, Inuit

• Malay, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British cultures.

What is the significance of the Malacca Sultanate in the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia?

• The Malacca Sultanate was primarily a military power that opposed Islam.

• The Malacca Sultanate had no influence on trade routes in Southeast Asia.

• The Malacca Sultanate was known for promoting Buddhism over Islam.

• The Malacca Sultanate was significant in spreading Islam in Southeast Asia by serving as a trading hub that facilitated cultural exchanges and legitimized the faith.

Name one major cultural festival celebrated in Melaka.

• Malacca Arts and Crafts Fair

• Melaka Food Festival

• Malacca International River Festival

• Melaka Heritage Festival

What was the impact of Portuguese colonization on Melaka?

• Increased agricultural production

• The impact of Portuguese colonization on Melaka included the establishment of a major trading port, cultural exchanges, the spread of Christianity, and the decline of local sultanates.

• Complete independence from foreign influence

• Strengthened local sultanates