- 1. When was the Malacca Sultanate founded?
A) 1500 B) 1600 C) 1300 D) 1400
- 2. Who was the first Sultan of Malacca?
A) Mansur Shah B) Parameswara C) Iskandar Shah D) Hang Tuah
- 3. In what year did the Portuguese capture Malacca?
A) 1550 B) 1511 C) 1450 D) 1400
- 4. Which famous explorer visited Malacca during the reign of Mansur Shah?
A) Christopher Columbus B) James Cook C) Vasco da Gama D) Zheng He
- 5. What religion did the Malacca Sultanate convert to during the reign of Mansur Shah?
A) Buddhism B) Islam C) Hinduism D) Christianity
- 6. Who was the most famous admiral of the Malacca Sultanate known for his naval expeditions?
A) Vasco da Gama B) Parameswara C) Hang Tuah D) Zheng He
- 7. Which commodity was Malacca famous for trading in significant quantities?
A) Silk B) Ivory C) Gold D) Spices
- 8. What language was commonly used in Malacca for administrative purposes during the Sultanate period?
A) Chinese B) Sanskrit C) Arabic D) Malay
- 9. Which European power took control of Malacca after the Portuguese?
A) Spanish B) British C) French D) Dutch
- 10. Which Chinese dynasty did Malacca have strong diplomatic ties with?
A) Tang B) Ming C) Song D) Qing
- 11. Who was the last Sultan of Malacca before it fell to the Portuguese?
A) Mahmud Shah B) Mansur Shah C) Ahmad Shah D) Muhammad Shah
- 12. Which Italian city-state was rumored to have sent spies to Malacca to gather information about its wealth?
A) Venice B) Genoa C) Milan D) Florence
- 13. Who was the Chinese Muslim who played a significant role in the Malacca Sultanate's administration under Mansur Shah?
A) Admiral Cheng Ho B) Zheng He C) Marco Polo D) Ibn Battuta
- 14. What was the primary role of Malacca's Bendahara in the sultanate's administration?
A) Chief minister B) Trade envoy C) Military commander D) Religious leader
- 15. Which European power captured Malacca in 1511?
A) Netherlands B) France C) Portugal D) Spain
- 16. Which country is modern-day Malacca located in?
A) Malaysia B) Indonesia C) Singapore D) Thailand
- 17. What was the primary economic activity of the Malacca Sultanate?
A) Trade B) Fishing C) Mining D) Farming
- 18. What was the official title for the ruler of Malacca?
A) Raja B) Emperor C) Sultan D) Sri Maharaja
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