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Who did Raffles proclaim as the rightful Sultan of Johore in 1819?
Abdul Rahman
Ngah Ibrahim
Raja Ismail
Tengku Long
To whom were annual payments to be made according to the Treaty of 6 February 1819 which established the British in Singapore?
local traders
the Dutch
the East India Company
the Sultan of Johore
What happened to Tengku Long in 1819?
he became Resident of Singapore
he made an agreement with the Dutch
he was dismissed as Temenggong
he was made Sultan of Johore
In 1819, the British proclaimed Tengku Long as the rightful Sultan of which state?
Johore
Penang
Perak
Selangor
In the Treaty of February 1819, what annual payment did the British agree to pay the Sultan to have the sole right to build a factory in Singapore?
500 Spanish dollars
5000 Spanish dollars
50 000 Spanish dollars
500 000 Spanish dollars
Why was the Anglo-Dutch Treaty (1824) signed?
to confirm British possession of Singapore
to end French influence in Southeast Asia
to recognise Tengku Long as Sultan of Johore
to settle disputes about China
What was a term of the Anglo-Dutch Treaty (1824)?
the British gave Malacca to Holland
the British ownership of Singapore was confirmed
the British paid the Dutch £250 000
the British refused to take action against piracy
What happened to Bencoolen in 1824?
it became a British possession
it became a Dutch possession
it became a free port
it became independent
What was not a problem for Singapore after 1824?
Dutch objections to British rule
finding high quality civil servants
piracy disrupting trade
the activities of the Chinese secret societies
Which of the following is a true statement about Singapore in the nineteenth century?
before the British arrived it was under Spanish control
in 1858 it was placed under the control of the East India Company
it was a good place to grow cotton
until 1819 it was the only free port in the Malay Archipelago
Which statement about Singapore in 1819 is correct?
it was a free port
it was part of the Straits Settlements
Raffles was Resident
traders had to pay import and export duties
Which statement about Singapore in 1825 is not correct?
it was a free port
it was controlled by the Dutch
it was governed by a Resident
it was part of the British 'sphere of influence'
Which of the following was not introduced by Raffles in Singapore?
a new currency
a police force
a provisional legal code
a town planning committee
Which is not a measure introduced into Singapore by Raffles?
dividing Singapore into areas for different communities
establishing a Protector of Chinese Immigrants
introducing a legal code
setting up a town planning committee
What was an action taken by Raffles in Singapore?
building a railway
establishing a Protector of Chinese immigrants
introducing a legal code
setting up a State Council
Who set up a Town Planning Committee in Singapore?
Crawfurd
Farquhar
Low
Raffles
Which people played an important part as trading 'middlemen' in early nineteenth-century Singapore?
the British
the Chinese
the Dutch
the Spanish
Which was not a member of the Straits Settlements?
Bencoolen
Malacca
Penang
Singapore
Where were the headquarters of the Straits Settlements until 1832?
Kuala Lumpur
Malacca
Penang
Singapore
What was a problem for the Straits Settlements in the 1830s?
attacks on trade by pirates
a weak currency
opposition from the Communists
the decline in tin prices
In 1855, which currency did the British propose should become legal tender in Singapore?
the British pound
the Indian rupee
the Mexican dollar
the Spanish dollar
Which action angered the residents of the Straits Settlements in 1855?
a Currency Act was passed
pirates sank a ship carrying silver
the Queen of England refused to visit
slavery was abolished
What happened to the Straits Settlements in 1867?
the headquarters of the Straits Settlements were moved to Singapore
the Straits Settlements became a crown colony
the Straits Settlements introduced a new currency
the Straits Settlements introduced free trade
Who was W.A. Pickering?
the Governor of the Straits Settlements
the Head of the Chinese Protectorate
the Resident of Perak
the trader who first planted rubber in Malaya
Who invited the British to intervene in Perak in 1873?
Abdullah
Ibrahim
Ismail
Yusof
Which Governor of the Straits Settlements set up a meeting with the Malay chiefs at Pangkor Island in January 1874?
Anderson
Clarke
Gent
Swettenham
Who was sent by the Governor of the Straits Settlements to arrange a meeting between Malay and Chinese leaders in Malaya in 1874?
Farquhar
Low
Ridley
Swettenham
Where did Sir Andrew Clarke meet with Chinese and Malay leaders in January 1874?
Kota Bharu
Telok Anson
Pangkor Island
Pasir Salak
When did Chinese and Malay leaders meet Sir Andrew Clarke at Pangkor Island?
1874
1884
1894
1904
Who agreed that Raja Abdullah should become Sultan of Perak?
Clarke
Low
Swettenham
Weld
By which agreement was a Resident to be appointed?
the Bangkok Treaty (1909)
the Burney Treaty (1826)
the Low Treaty (1826)
the Pangkor Engagement (1874)
Which state in the Malay archipelago was the first to have a British Resident?
Kedah
Negri Sembilan
Pahang
Perak
According to the Pangkor Engagement, who was to pay for the salary of the Resident of Perak?
the British government
the Governor-General
the State Council
the Sultan
Birch was appointed Resident in which Malay state?
Pahang
Perak
Selangor
Trengganu
Which statement about J.W.W. Birch is correct?
he introduced new taxes and licenses
he spoke Malay fluently
he was murdered at Kuala Kangsar
he was replaced by Hugh Low
Where was James Birch murdered in 1875?
Kuala Kangsar
Pasir Salak
Port Weld
Taiping
Who was hanged for his part in the murder of Birch?
Maharaja Lela
Raja Ismail
Raja Yusof
Sultan Abdullah
Who was appointed Resident of Perak in 1875?
Birch
Davidson
Jervois
Low
Who introduced the Perak State Council in 1877?
Burney
Clarke
Low
Minto
Which statement about the Residential System in Malaya before 1896 is correct?
it brought about a decrease in Malaya's population
it helped make Malaya a more multi-cultural society
it increased the power of the Sultans
it made sure that there was uniformity of government
What position was held by Frank Swettenham?
Governor of the Straits Settlements
High Commissioner
Resident-General of the Federated Malay States
Resident in Singapore
Who proposed the formation of the Federated Malay States?
Davidson
Farquhar
Ridley
Swettenham
When did four states sign the treaty to form the Federated Malay States?
1866
1876
1886
1896
Which was a member of the Federated Malay States?
Johore
Kedah
Perlis
Selangor
Where was the capital of the Federated Malay States?
Kuala Lumpur
Malacca
Port Swettenham
Singapore
Which was not a post in the administration of Federated Malay States, as set up by Frank Swettenham?
Chief Commissioner
Commandant
Inspector of Schools
Protector of Chinese Immigrants
What did Sir Cecil Clementi want to achieve in the 1930s?
to bring the unfederated states into the Federation
to decrease the powers of the Sultans
to increase the centralisation of British power
to restrict Chinese immigration into Malaya
Which territory was given by Siam to Britain in 1909?
Battambang
Johore
Kedah
Perak
Many Chinese came to Malaya in the nineteenth century to work in which industry?
coffee
oil
rubber
tin
Which statement about the Malayan tin industry at the end of the nineteenth century is correct?
it produced 90% of the world's tin
it suffered from overproduction
it was based in Trengganu
it was controlled by the Chinese
What was done to deal with the fall in tin prices caused by the world depression which began in 1929?
new mines were opened
production was increased
subsidies were paid to producers by the governnment
the Tin Producers' Council was set up
Who first grew rubber in his residency in Kuala Kangsar
Birch
Ridley
Low
Wickham
In which industry was H.N. Ridley an important figure?
coal
oil
rubber
tin
Who promoted rubber growing in Malaya when he was Director of the Singapore Botanical Gardens?
Osborne
Pickering
Ridley
Stevenson
Who became well-known for encouraging the growing of rubber in Malaya?
Birch
Farquhar
Ridley
Swettenham
The Immigration Ordinance restricted immigration into Malaya. In which year was this Ordinance introduced?
1930
1932
1934
1936
When did the Japanese first land in Malaya?
December 1941
June 1942
December 1942
June 1943
When was Kuala Lumpur captured by the Japanese?
January 1942
April 1942
July 1942
October 1942
From which direction did the Japanese attack Singapore in 1942?
east
north
south
west
Which organisation was set up by the Japanese in Malaya during World War Two?
the Indian Defence League
the Indian Independence League
the Indian National Congress
the 'Quit India' movement
Where was the headquarters of the Japanese military government in Malaya?
Kuala Lumpur
Malacca
Penang
Singapore
What happened to the Sultans under Japanese rule?
their powers were increased
they went into exile
they were imprisoned
they were made Vice-Presidents of Japanese Councils
Which country was given the four northern Malay states by Japan in 1943?
Britain
China
France
Thailand
Which group was treated the worst by the Japanese in Malaya?
Chinese
Indians
Malays
Tamils
Which community was forced to make a gift of 50 million dollars to the Japanese during the Occupation?
British
Chinese
Indian
Malay
What was the purpose of the Peace-Living Certificate introduced during the Japanese Occupation?
to allow Malays to buy food
to encourage economic development
to persuade people to join the police force
to restrict people's movement
Which statement about Malaya under Japanese rule is not correct?
freedom of movement was restricted
the standard of health care declined
the Sultans lost their influence in religious matters
unemployment rose dramatically
Which statement is not correct about Malaya during the Japanese occupation during the Second World War?
Indian nationalism was encouraged
school children had to learn Japanese
unemployment rose rapidly
the headquarters of the Japanese government was in Kuala Lumpur
Why did Britain set up the Malayan Planning Unit during World War Two?
to draw up plans for how Malaya should be governed after the war
to improve conditions for British merchants
to make arrangements for the Japanese surrender
to plan the formation of the Straits Settlements
Why did the British introduce the Malayan Union?
to give the Chinese support in Malaya
to give Malaya independence
to punish Sultans
to show support for Malay Nationalism
Why did the British send Sir Harold MacMichael to Malaya in 1945?
to begin talks for Malayan independence
to receive the Japanese surrender
to set up the Federation of Malaya
to win support for the formation of the Malayan Union
Why did the Malays oppose the formation of the Malayan Union?
education was to be in English
the production of rubber was to be cut
the Sultans would have too much power
too many Chinese would be given citizenship
Who was the first President of the United Malays National Organisation?
Dato Onn bin Jaafar
Encik Yusof bin Ishak
Ibrahim bin Haji Yaacob
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Who was murdered by Communists in 1951?
Briggs
Gent
Gurney
Templer
What happened to Sir Henry Gurney in 1951?
he became High Commissioner
he was knighted by the British King
he was murdered by communists
he was recalled to Britain
Who said he wanted to win 'the hearts and minds of the people of Malaya'?
Briggs
Gent
Gurney
Templer
Who introduced the 'questionnaire system' in Malaya during the Emergency?
Briggs
Gurney
Lau Yew
Templer
What was introduced by Templer during the Malayan Emergency?
national registration
the 1952 Amendment Bill
the Member System
UMNO
Who offered a reward of $250 000 for the capture of Chin Peng during the Emergency?
Briggs
Gent
Rendel
Templer
What event happened at Baling in 1955?
Gurney was assassinated
peace talks were held
there were race riots
Tunku Abdul Rahman proposed setting up Malaysia
Who led the Malayan communists at the Baling Talks in 1955?
Chin Peng
Lai Teck
Lau Lee
Lau Yew
Where did Tunku Abdul Rahman, David Marshall and Tan Cheng Lock meet Chin Peng to discuss ending the Emergency?
Baling
Ipoh
Kuala Lumpur
Malacca
Which party won the 1955 elections for the Malayan Legislative Council?
the Alliance Party
the Independence of Malaya Party
the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party
the Parti Negara
What was the role of the Reid Commission in 1957?
to bring an end to the Emergency
to draw up a constitution for Malaya
to recommend constitutional changes in Singapore
to see whether Sabah and Sarawak wanted to join Malaysia
In the Merdeka Constitution (1957), who chose the ministers and cabinet?
the British queen
the head of state
the prime minister
the Sultans
According to the Merdeka Constitution, for how long was English to remain an official language of Malaya?
6 months
1 year
5 years
10 years
Which office in Singapore did David Marshall hold during 1955-56?
Chief Minister
Commissioner
Political Secretary
Prime Minister
Who was the first Prime Minister of Singapore?
Chin Peng
Lai Teck
Lee Kuan Yew
Lim Yew Hock
When was Singapore granted full internal self-government?
1951
1955
1959
1963
In September 1962, what percentage of Singaporeans voted to join Malaysia?
30%
50%
70%
90%
What was the purpose of the Cobbold Commission?
to draw up a constitution for Malaysia
to find out if Sabah and Sarawak wanted to join Malaysia
to help Brunei decide whether it wished to join Malaysia
to investigate attacks from Indonesian terrorists
Why was the Cobbold Commission set up?
to appoint the Prime Minister of Malaysia
to consider the amount of support in Sabah and Sarawak for Malaysia
to deal with opposition to Malaysia in Indonesia
to finalise financial arrangements for Brunei joining Malaysia
Which important body reported its findings in August 1962?
the All-Malaya Council of Joint Action
the Cobbold Commission
the Landsdowne Committee
the Rendel Commission
Which territory did not join Malaysia in 1963?
Brunei
Sabah
Sarawak
Singapore
Which leader did not support the proposal to form Malaysia in 1963?
Lee Kuan Yew
Macapagal
Macmillan
Tunku Abdul Rahman
