Foreign Powers Step In

Question 1

Who were the first Europeans to capture Melaka?

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese — The Portuguese captured Melaka in 1511.

Question 2

In which year did the Portuguese capture Melaka?

Accepted Answer

1511 — Melaka fell to the Portuguese in 1511.

Question 3

Who took Melaka from the Portuguese in 1641?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch — The Dutch captured Melaka in 1641.

Question 4

Who took Penang for the British in 1786?

Accepted Answer

Francis Light — Francis Light took Penang in 1786.

Question 5

Which island did Stamford Raffles obtain in 1819?

Accepted Answer

Singapore — Raffles obtained Singapore in 1819.

Question 6

Which treaty of 1874 let a British Resident enter Perak?

Accepted Answer

Pangkor Treaty — The Pangkor Treaty of 1874 started the Residential System.

Question 7

In which state was the first Resident placed?

Accepted Answer

Perak — The first Resident went to Perak after the Pangkor Treaty.

Question 8

Melaka was given to Britain in 1824 by which treaty?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Dutch Treaty — The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 gave Melaka to Britain.

Question 9

Why did foreign powers want to control Tanah Melayu?

Accepted Answer

To control its wealth and trade — They wanted tin, trade and strategic ports.

Question 10

Which power slowly became the strongest in Tanah Melayu?

Accepted Answer

The British — The British gradually became the dominant power.