Malaysia's Independence Day
  • 1. When is Malaysia's Independence Day celebrated?
A) August 31
B) September 16
C) July 4
D) December 25
  • 2. In which year did Malaysia gain independence?
A) 1945
B) 1957
C) 1963
D) 1970
  • 3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Malaysia after independence?
A) Tunku Abdul Rahman
B) Mahathir Mohamad
C) Abdullah Badawi
D) Najib Razak
  • 4. Which British monarch granted independence to Malaysia?
A) Queen Elizabeth II
B) King George VI
C) Queen Victoria
D) King Edward VIII
  • 5. What does 'Merdeka' mean in Malay?
A) Independence
B) Freedom
C) Celebration
D) Unity
  • 6. What colors are on the Malaysian flag?
A) Green, Yellow, Black, and Red
B) Blue, White, and Green
C) Red, White, Blue, and Yellow
D) Yellow, Black, and Red
  • 7. Which of the following is a traditional Malaysian dish commonly served on Independence Day?
A) Mee Goreng
B) Nasi Lemak
C) Char Kway Teow
D) Roti Canai
  • 8. How do Malaysians commonly celebrate Independence Day?
A) Silent contemplation
B) Avoiding public places
C) Focused work day
D) Flag-raising ceremonies, fireworks, parades, cultural performances
  • 9. What is the age of Malaysia as a nation in 2021?
A) 59 years
B) 64 years
C) 48 years
D) 53 years
  • 10. In Malaysia, what is the customary response to the greeting 'Selamat Hari Merdeka'?
A) Terima Kasih
B) Selamat Pagi
C) Merdeka!
D) Selamat Hari Raya
  • 11. What instrument is commonly played during traditional Malaysian performances on Independence Day?
A) Gamelan
B) Kompang
C) Sitar
D) Erhu
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