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Malaysia Multiple Choice Quiz | Asia

How well do you know Malaysia?

A multiple-choice quiz by newcastle927. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
newcastle927

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1693

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (10/10), Guest 45 (7/10), Guest 219 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the approximate population of Malaysia in 2006? Hint

25 Million

27 Million

28 Million

30 Million

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Question 2 of 10

2. How big is Malaysia? Hint

300,000 km2

430,000 km2

330,000 km2

280,000 km2

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the three main ethnicities in Malaysia? Hint

Thai, Chinese, Malay

Malay, Indonesian, Indian

Chinese, Malay, Indian

Chinese, Indian, Thai

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the dominant religion of Malaysia? Hint

Islam

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2005 what was the tallest building in Malaysia? Hint

Parliament Building

Kuala Lumpur Tower

Petronas Twin Towers

Midvalley Megamall

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country is south of Malaysia? Hint

Thailand

Philippines

Vietnam

Singapore

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who became Prime Minister of Malaysia in 2003? Hint

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim

None of These

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the official language of Malaysia? Hint

Chinese

Malay

English

Indian

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Question 9 of 10

9. When is Malaysia's Independence Day? Hint

August 31st

July 7th

November 28th

May 28th

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Malaysia's currency? Hint

Malaysian Dollar

Pound

Baht

Ringgit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the approximate population of Malaysia in 2006?

Answer: 27 Million

27 million live in Malaysia in 2006 and about one million live in the biggest and capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is home of the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower and many shopping malls.

2. How big is Malaysia?

Answer: 330,000 km2

Malaysia is approximately 330,000 km2 big. Myanmar is the biggest country in South East Asia with an area of 676,000 km2.

3. What are the three main ethnicities in Malaysia?

Answer: Chinese, Malay, Indian

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. Festivals of the variety of religions and ethnicities happen throughout the year so Malaysia has many special occasions.

4. What is the dominant religion of Malaysia?

Answer: Islam

58% of Malaysia's population are Muslims, followed by 23% of its population are Buddhists, 11% of it are Christians and 6% of it are Hindu.

5. In 2005 what was the tallest building in Malaysia?

Answer: Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 metres (1483 feet) tall. Kuala Lumpur Tower is 421 metres tall. KL Tower looks taller between the two because it is located on a hill.

6. What country is south of Malaysia?

Answer: Singapore

Thailand is north of Malaysia where Singapore is south. Singapore was a Malay fishing village when it was colonised by the United Kingdom in the 19th century. It was further occupied by the Japanese Empire in World War II, and was later part of the merger which established Malaysia.

7. Who became Prime Minister of Malaysia in 2003?

Answer: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is the 5th prime minister of Malaysia. He is also the president of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the largest political party in Malaysia. He was born in Kepala Batas, Penang on November 26, 1939.

8. What is the official language of Malaysia?

Answer: Malay

Malay is the official language of Malaysia. Almost every school in Malaysia learns Malay. Many schools learn Chinese a smaller amount learns English or Indian.

9. When is Malaysia's Independence Day?

Answer: August 31st

Malaysia gained independence from the UK on August 31, 1957. Tunku Abdul Rahman was the Prime Minister then and continued to be until he retired in 1970.

10. What is Malaysia's currency?

Answer: Ringgit

Ringgit (RM) is Malaysia's official currency. The word ringgit was originally used to refer to the serrated edges of Spanish silver dollars widely circulated in the area before the introduction of their own currency.

Source: Author newcastle927

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