MPW2133 052011 Eqp

MAY 2011 EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: MALAYSIAN STUDIES (degree)
SUBJECT CODE: MPW2133
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
(10.00 AM – 12.00 PM)
DATE: MAY 30, 2011

This examination question paper contains SEVEN (7) printed pages including the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. This examination consists of THREE (3) sections: SECTION A (multiple choice questions)
SECTION B (Structured questions)
SECTION C (Essay)

2. Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and SECTION B.
3. Answer ANY TWO (2) out of FOUR (4) questions SECTION C.
4. Please write all your answers in the ANSWER BOOKLET provided.

SECTION A
Answer ALL questions

A1. The golden age of the Malay Kingdom of Malacca ended in 1511 after the _______________ attack. (a) Japanese (b) Dutch (c) British
(d) Portuguese

A2. ______________ is the ruler who caused the collapse of the Malacca Empire. (a) Sultan Muzaffar Syah (b) Sultan Mahmud Syah (c) Parameswara
(d) Sultan Mansur Syah

A3. Among the following, which was a factor that brought the fall of Malacca?

(a) Unity (b) Loyalty (c) Strong trade ties (d) Administrative inefficiency

A4. With assistance from ____________, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese and took over Malacca in1641. (a) Johore (b) Temasik
(c) Pahang (d) Bentan

A5. What primary factors contributed to western colonialism in Malaysia?

(a) Economic factors (b) Economic and religious factors
(c) Cultural factors (d) Social factors

A6. To make the administrative system more efficient and to strengthen their hold over the colonised territory, the British introduced the ___________ system in the Malay states.

(a) Resident (b) President (c) Minister (d) Chief

A7. _____________________ established by the British consists of Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang. (a) The Straits Settlement (b) Decentralization (c) The Federated Malay States (d) The Unfederated Malay States A8. In Perak, the British were opposed by the Perak