History
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Chapter 1 · Getting to Know History
The Meaning of History
What is history? Find out how we learn about the true past, and why it matters to us.
OpenSources of History
Coins, letters and textbooks: discover the clues that tell us about the past.
OpenMethods of Historical Research
Ask, read or dig! Learn the clever methods historians use to uncover the past.
OpenSpace and Time in History
Where and when did it happen? Explore space and time, the two keys to every event.
OpenCause and Effect in History
Why did it happen, and what came next? Uncover cause and effect in history.
OpenChapter 2 · The Ice Age
Getting to Know the Ice Age
Travel back to a frozen world of ice, ancient animals and early humans.
OpenTimeline of the Late Ice Age
Follow the timeline as the ice melts, the sea rises and islands appear.
OpenChanges at the End of the Last Ice Age
About 10,000 years ago the last Ice Age ended, the ice melted and the world grew warmer.
OpenEffects of the End of the Last Ice Age in Southeast Asia
When the sea rose, it split one large land into the islands and seas of Southeast Asia today.
OpenChapter 3 · Prehistory
Getting to Know Prehistory
Prehistory is the long time before people learned to write, so we study it from what they left behind.
OpenPrehistoric Sites in Our Country
Malaysia has famous prehistoric sites like Lenggong Valley in Perak and the Niah Caves in Sarawak.
OpenLife of Prehistoric People
Early people hunted, gathered food and lived in caves; later they learned to farm and settle down.
OpenTechnology Contributions from Prehistoric Times
Prehistoric people invented stone tools, learned to use fire, and made pottery and metal tools.
OpenChapter 4 · Early Malay Kingdoms
Early Malay Kingdoms in the Malay World
Before Melaka, early kingdoms like Kedah Tua and Langkasuka grew in the Malay world by rivers and the sea.
OpenLocation of the Early Malay Kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago
Discover where the early Malay kingdoms grew and why rivers and coasts mattered.
OpenDiplomatic Relations of the Early Malay Kingdoms
Learn how early Malay kingdoms made friends with China and India through envoys.
OpenEconomic Activities of the Early Malay Kingdoms
Find out how early Malay kingdoms earned a living through trade, farming and mining.
OpenChapter 5 · Notable Figures of the Melaka Sultanate
Social Structure During the Melaka Malay Sultanate
See how Melaka society was arranged, from the Sultan down to the rakyat and hamba.
OpenMeet the Famous Figures of Melaka
Meet Tun Perak, Hang Tuah and other brave heroes of the Melaka Sultanate.
OpenThe Roles of Melaka's Famous Figures
Discover how Tun Perak and Hang Tuah defended and served the Melaka Sultanate.
OpenChapter 6 · Founder of the Melaka Sultanate
Meet the Founder of the Melaka Malay Sultanate
Meet Parameswara, the prince who founded Melaka around 1400.
OpenThe Background of Parameswara
Meet Parameswara, the brave prince who would one day found Melaka!
OpenParameswara's Journey to Build a Kingdom
Follow Parameswara's long journey across the seas to find the perfect spot for a kingdom.
OpenThe Founding of Melaka
A brave little mouse deer helped Parameswara choose the spot to found Melaka!
OpenThe Origin of the Name Melaka
Discover how a simple tree gave its name to the great kingdom of Melaka.
OpenMelaka's Special Features in Parameswara's Time
Find out why Melaka's location made it the perfect port for traders long ago.
OpenChapter 7 · Tun Perak, the Great Bendahara
The Life Story of Tun Perak
Learn how Tun Perak rose from a village chief to Melaka's greatest Bendahara.
OpenThe Role of Tun Perak
See how Tun Perak defended Melaka and helped it grow into a mighty empire.
OpenThe Wisdom of Tun Perak
Meet Tun Perak, the wise Bendahara who protected Melaka with clever plans, not just weapons!
OpenChapter 8 · Hang Tuah, the Great Admiral
The Life Story of Hang Tuah
Discover the life of Hang Tuah, the village boy who became Melaka's greatest Laksamana!
OpenThe Personal Qualities of Hang Tuah
What made Hang Tuah a true hero? Explore his loyalty, bravery and other great qualities!
OpenThe Role of Hang Tuah
What was Hang Tuah's job as Laksamana? See how he protected Melaka and served the Sultan!
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