British Expansion in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu

Question 1

Which treaty transferred the four northern states to British power?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Siamese (Bangkok) Treaty 1909 — The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 transferred the northern states from Siam to Britain.

Question 2

In which year was this treaty signed?

Accepted Answer

1909 — The Bangkok Treaty was signed in 1909.

Question 3

Which power gave up its influence over these states?

Accepted Answer

Siam — Siam transferred its power over the four states to Britain.

Question 4

Which British official was placed in each of these states?

Accepted Answer

British Adviser (Penasihat) — Britain appointed a British Adviser in each Unfederated state, not a Resident.

Question 5

Which set of states was covered by the 1909 treaty?

Accepted Answer

Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu — The treaty concerned Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.

Question 6

In which city was the 1909 treaty signed?

Accepted Answer

Bangkok — The treaty is also known as the Bangkok Treaty.

Question 7

In return for the states, Britain helped fund the building of what?

Accepted Answer

a railway — Britain provided a loan to help build a railway in the north.

Question 8

Which state was NOT transferred under the 1909 treaty?

Accepted Answer

Johor — Johor was not part of the 1909 transfer; it came under British influence separately.

Question 9

On which matters could the British Adviser NOT interfere?

Accepted Answer

Islam and Malay custom — Advisers could not interfere in matters of Islam and Malay custom.

Question 10

After 1909, these four states became part of which grouping?

Accepted Answer

The Unfederated Malay States — They formed part of the Unfederated Malay States and did not join the FMS.