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Quiz about Places of Interest in Malaysia
Quiz about Places of Interest in Malaysia

Places of Interest in Malaysia Quiz


This quiz takes you through some of the places of interest in Malaysia.

A multiple-choice quiz by purelyqing. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
purelyqing
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,234
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2544
Last 3 plays: Guest 180 (6/10), Guest 198 (10/10), Guest 131 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Terengganu, there is a beach where tourists can witness giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs. What is the name of this beach? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Penang has one the largest and most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. Here, you can find the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda. What is the name of this temple? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Selangor had a theme park built around what was previously a mining-pool. Some of the highlights of this theme park were the Ice Factory, the Musical Fountain, the Coin Garden and the Light Fantasy on Water. This theme park was called what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Kuala Lumpur has one of the tallest towers in the world. This tower was built for communication purposes, mainly to enhance the quality of telecommunication services and the clarity of broadcasting. Construction of the tower began in 1991 and ended in 1995. This tower that stands alone is the ______. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The City of Entertainment, or the Las Vegas of Malaysia, where is the only land-based casino that is legal in the country? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In Pahang, you can find the second largest natural lake in Malaysia. According to legend, a dragon dwells at the bottom of the lake and an ancient city lies in its depths. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Off the coast of Pahang, there is a small island famed for its diverse marine life and pristine beaches. Parts of the 1958 film, "South Pacific", were shot at this island. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In Malacca, one can find the ruins of a Portuguese fortress. The Portuguese built this fortress when they came to Malacca in the 16th century. The fortress is called _______? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sarawak has one of the world's largest limestone caves. One of these caves is the oldest recorded human settlement in East Malaysia, with human remains dating as far back as 40,000 years. What is the name of this cave? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In Sabah, there is a place where orphaned apes are rehabilitated before being released into the wild. Where is it located? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Terengganu, there is a beach where tourists can witness giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs. What is the name of this beach?

Answer: Rantau Abang

Rantau Abang is one of the more important nesting sites in the world for giant leatherbacks. The animals usually come onto the beach to lay their eggs from May to September. In recent years, the number of turtles nesting at Rantau Abang has dropped drastically from thousands to less than ten a year, due to pollution and mistreatment of the animals, among other factors.
2. Penang has one the largest and most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. Here, you can find the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda. What is the name of this temple?

Answer: Kek Lok Si Temple

Construction of the Kek Lok Si Temple began in 1893 and is still ongoing. New buildings are constantly being added on to the temple. Within the temple grounds, there is a Liberation Pond where one can release turtles into freedom, in line with the Buddhist tradition of gaining merit.
3. Selangor had a theme park built around what was previously a mining-pool. Some of the highlights of this theme park were the Ice Factory, the Musical Fountain, the Coin Garden and the Light Fantasy on Water. This theme park was called what?

Answer: The Mines Wonderland

The Mines Wonderland was part of the Mines Resort City, which was dubbed the Seven Wonders of Malaysia. The other six "wonders" are The Mines Resort and Golf Club, The Mines Shopping Fair, The Mines Waterfront Business Park, The Palace Beach Resort & Spa, The Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre and The Palace of the Golden Horses.

The former mining site, on which Mines City is built, was the largest open cast tin mine in the world.
4. Kuala Lumpur has one of the tallest towers in the world. This tower was built for communication purposes, mainly to enhance the quality of telecommunication services and the clarity of broadcasting. Construction of the tower began in 1991 and ended in 1995. This tower that stands alone is the ______.

Answer: Menara Kuala Lumpur

The Menara Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur Tower) was designed to look like the "gasing", which is a spinning top. The tower has become the symbol of Kuala Lumpur. There is an observation deck and a revolving restaurant within the tower.
5. The City of Entertainment, or the Las Vegas of Malaysia, where is the only land-based casino that is legal in the country?

Answer: Genting Highlands

With a total of 6118 rooms, First World Hotel in Genting Highlands holds the 2006 Guinness World Record for the largest hotel in the world. Other attractions in Genting Highlands include theme parks and a wind-turbine sky diving simulator.
6. In Pahang, you can find the second largest natural lake in Malaysia. According to legend, a dragon dwells at the bottom of the lake and an ancient city lies in its depths.

Answer: Tasik Chini

Tasik Chini is made up of twelve freshwater lakes that are inter-connected. The rising and falling of the lakes' waters throughout the different seasons have created an ecosystem that is unique to the lake. Its main feature is the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).
7. Off the coast of Pahang, there is a small island famed for its diverse marine life and pristine beaches. Parts of the 1958 film, "South Pacific", were shot at this island.

Answer: Tioman

Visitors go to Tioman for the spectacular coral reefs and marine life. Scuba diving is a popular activity on the island. Tioman remains relatively untouched by urbanisation, thereby retaining much of its natural charm and beauty.
8. In Malacca, one can find the ruins of a Portuguese fortress. The Portuguese built this fortress when they came to Malacca in the 16th century. The fortress is called _______?

Answer: A Famosa

The Dutch took over A Famosa in the 17th century and renovated the fort's gate in 1670, accounting for the inscription "ANNO 1670" on the gate's arch. The fort was almost completely destroyed by the British but Sir Stamford Raffles intervened and managed to save the small gate that is still standing today.
9. Sarawak has one of the world's largest limestone caves. One of these caves is the oldest recorded human settlement in East Malaysia, with human remains dating as far back as 40,000 years. What is the name of this cave?

Answer: Niah Cave

The Painted Cave is a highlight of Niah Cave. Here, you can find rock paintings that were drawn to watch over the dead. Niah Cave is also a well-known source of birds' nests, a Chinese delicacy.
10. In Sabah, there is a place where orphaned apes are rehabilitated before being released into the wild. Where is it located?

Answer: Sepilok

The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre trains orphaned orangutans to survive in the wild. The centre has sparked increasing awareness about conservation and protection laws for endangered species, both locally and internationally.
Source: Author purelyqing

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