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Quiz about History of the Peranakans
Quiz about History of the Peranakans

History of the Peranakans Trivia Quiz


A look at the history of this unique ethnic group of South East Asia.

A multiple-choice quiz by meifeng. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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meifeng
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Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first Peranakan settlements were established in Java in which century? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As centuries passed, the term Peranakan came to be exclusively used to refer to the Chinese Peranakan community as they comprised the majority of all other Peranakan groups. What are the other groups? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which city state of the Malay Peninsula first gave rise to the Peranakans? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the 15th century, the city states of the Malay Peninsula often paid tribute to various kingdoms such as the China. In return for this tribute, a Chinese princess was presented as a gift to the Sultan of Malacca,Mansur Shah. What was her name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the reign of Parameswara, closer ties were established with China when which famous Chinese admiral visited Malacca? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which dynasty ruled China in the 15th century? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Malaccan Sultan decreed which hill to be given to the princess and her attendents for a place of residence? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Peranakans send their sons to which country for their education? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Of what religious affiliations are the Peranakans? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The birthplace of Singapore and Penang Peranakan culture was Malacca.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first Peranakan settlements were established in Java in which century?

Answer: 10th century

During that time, the Hindu Javanese Kingdom of Majapahit established trade routes with China. Chinese merchants and traders went there in droves. An imperial edict at that time forbade women to leave China. As a result the Chinese men took local wives. The children of such mixed intermarriges were known as Peranakans.
2. As centuries passed, the term Peranakan came to be exclusively used to refer to the Chinese Peranakan community as they comprised the majority of all other Peranakan groups. What are the other groups?

Answer: Indian and Eurasian Peranakans

When the Indians and later the Portuguese arrived and intermarried, their descendents were known as Indian and Eurasian Peranakans respectively. The Indian Peranakans now refer to themselves as Chitty Melaka and the Eurasian Peranakans simply as Eurasian. The rest refer to Peranakans in general from the region they come from.
3. Which city state of the Malay Peninsula first gave rise to the Peranakans?

Answer: Malacca

In the 15th century, Malacca was an important trading port in the region and served as a stopping point for China-India trade particularly during the two monsoon seasons.
4. In the 15th century, the city states of the Malay Peninsula often paid tribute to various kingdoms such as the China. In return for this tribute, a Chinese princess was presented as a gift to the Sultan of Malacca,Mansur Shah. What was her name?

Answer: Hang Li Po

Zhao Jun and Xi Shi were of exceptional beauty. Both were 'political brides' given in order to cement a political relationship. Wu Ze Tian was a Chinese empress who reigned between 690-705 AD. Princess Hang's 500 attendants were subsequently given in marriage to court officials.

These couples established the first permanent Chinese settlement in Malacca as well as the first Peranakan community in Malaysia.
5. During the reign of Parameswara, closer ties were established with China when which famous Chinese admiral visited Malacca?

Answer: Zheng He

Zheng He led seven naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean. He went as far south as the Mozambique Channel and as far north as Egypt, establishing diplomatic relationships with the countries he visited. His voyages, records and maps suggested that he may have gone as far as the Americas. However, this cannot be confirmed. Cao Cao was a Chinese warlord. Qu Yuan and Li Bai were poets.
6. Which dynasty ruled China in the 15th century?

Answer: Ming Dynasty

The Tang and Yuan Dynasty preceded the Ming. The Qing Dynasty came after the Ming and it was the last Chinese dynasty. Princess Hang Li Po was the daughter of the reigning emperor, Yong Le.
7. The Malaccan Sultan decreed which hill to be given to the princess and her attendents for a place of residence?

Answer: Bukit China

Bukit Panjang and Timah are in Singapore. Bukit Bendera is in Penang.
8. The Peranakans send their sons to which country for their education?

Answer: China

Although firmly settled in their new community, the Peranakans and their descendents still held close ties with China. Sons were sent there for studies. This changed when the Dutch and Portuguese arrived in Malacca. With the schools they set up, the Peranakens sent their sons there to learn to read and write English.
9. Of what religious affiliations are the Peranakans?

Answer: All of these

The Indian Peranakans are mostly Hindus; the Eurasians are staunch Catholics and the Chinese Peranakans are Taoists although many have become Christians.
10. The birthplace of Singapore and Penang Peranakan culture was Malacca.

Answer: True

When the region was colonised by the Europeans, the Peranakans immigrated to areas such as Singapore, Penang and other parts of Malaysia such as Kelantan and Kedah. Some migrated to Patani and Phuket in Thailand where some (though few) are still there today.
To find out more go to peranakan.web1000.com or peranakan.org.sg
Source: Author meifeng

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