Muslim-influenced Malacca state dominant in South-East Asia
  • 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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