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WorksheetsMalaysian Studies 3 (Early History of Malaya / Malaysia)
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are the effects of the Japanese Occupation of Malaya?
i. Encouraged local leaders to adopt the “Look East” policy.
ii. Ethnic relations deteriorated especially between the Malays and Chinese.
iii. Nationalists were more motivated to seek independence from British colonial rule.
iv. Inculcated Japanese culture and values among the locals.
What caused the Malay world to be divided into two countries, now known as Malaysia and Indonesia?
Malaysia-Indonesia Treaty
Bangkok Treaty
Anglo-Siam Treaty
Anglo-Dutch Treaty
What was the slogan used by Japanese to invade Malaya?
Area of Shared Prosperity
Go Home Westerners
Asia for Asians
Asians for Asia
What was the real significance of the Japanese slogan "Asia for Asians"?
It meant exactly what it said: only Asians should live in Asia.
The Western countries should surrender their colonies peacefully.
It was an excuse for Japanese domination.
All Asia would co-operate under Japanese guidance.
When Japan invaded Malaya, they did not attack Thailand. Why?
Thailand was nothing of value.
Thailand just let them pass through to Malaya.
Thailand was part of the Axis.
Thailand was a stronger power.
On the 15th of February 1942, the British in Singapore surrendered to the Japanese, who were commanded by the "Malayan Tiger". Who was this "Malayan Tiger"?
Seishiro Itagaki
Hideki Tojo
Isoroku Yamamoto
Yamashita Tomoyuki
Which of these was one of the many reasons why the Japanese was able to defeat the British?
The British had very little support from the Malayan people.
The Japanese sent a massive fleet to destroy the British defenses.
The Japanese had killed the commanding officer of the British in Singapore.
The British were more focused on war in Europe.
Two British ships were sunk in the South China Sea. What were the names of the ships?
The Repulse and the Prince of Wales
The Missouri and the Elizabeth
The Arizona and the Prince of Wales
The Hood and the Dorsetshire
Students in Malaya were forced to sing Japanese anthem. What was it called?
Kimigayo
Futon
Banzai
Kamikaze
Of the various sections of the population of Malaya, which suffered most under Japanese occupation?
The Indians
The Malays
The British
The Chinese
Several anti-Japanese resistance groups were formed throughout Malaya. What was the significance of the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA)?
It was formed by Communists.
It had only Chinese members.
It was the largest resistance group.
It was the only guerrilla group.
In September 1945, the Japanese returned Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah to the British. Why did this happen?
The British invaded Malaya.
Japan was invaded.
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Japanese got tired of Malaya.
During the Japanese occupation, the people of Malaya feared the secret police of Japan. What was it called?
Comintern
Kempeitai
The Japanese Secret Police
Kuomintang
One good thing came out of the Japanese occupation of Malaya. what was it?
The Japanese provided products that would satisfy future generations.
Stronger bonds with China.
Malaya built a stronger army.
Malaya became more determined to achieve independence.
What was the first foreign power that occupied Malay Peninsula?
Portuguese
British
Dutch
Japanese
What was the impact of signing the Anglo-Dutch Agreement in 1824?
It legitimized British control of the Malay Rulers.
It divided Malay Archipelago into two, Malaya and Indonesia.
It allowed the Dutch to take control in Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak.
How many years was Malaya Peninsula being occupied by foreign powers?
430 years
446 years
500 years
510 years
During British administration in Malaya, Melaka, Singapore and Penang were under ______________ system.
The Unfederated Malay States
The Straits Settlements
The Federated Malay States
The Colonial
The Federated Malay States consist of ___________ states while the Unfederated Malay States consist of ___________ states.
5; 4
4; 5
4; 4
5; 5
Who was the first Resident General of the Federated Malay States (FMS)?
Frank Swettenham
J.W.W.Birch
Francis Light
Edward Gent
"jendela", "almari", "tuala" are the Malay words that were assimilated from ________________ words.
Japanese
British
Dutch
Portuguese
Which of the following was not part of the Unfederated Malay States (UFMS)?
Perak
Kedah
Kelantan
Terengganu
Which of the following is not the political factors that drives British intervention in the Malay States?
Expansion of colonial territories by other Western powers.
Desire to take control of local administrations.
The industrial revolution that was going on in Europe.
Among those colonial powers, which one was being the shortest colonization in Malaya?
The Dutch
British
Japanese
Portuguese
The duration of colonial powers in Malaya was from _______ until _________.
1511; 1957
1511; 1963
1511; 1960
1511; 1965
Choose the correct sequence of Colonial Powers in Malaya.
Dutch --> Portuguese --> Japan --> British
Portuguese --> British --> Dutch --> British --> Japan
Portuguese --> Dutch --> British --> Japan --> British
Portuguese --> Japan --> Dutch --> British
