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