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Diverse Malaysia Trivia Quiz

Learn about the different cultures!

A multiple-choice quiz by blacrosse. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
blacrosse

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,759

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1094

Last 3 plays: Guest 115 (9/10), Guest 175 (9/10), Guest 113 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Malaysia? Hint

Alor Setar

Kuala Lumpur

Putrajaya

Ipoh

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these make up the three main ethnic groups of Malaysia? Hint

Malay, Peranakan and Indians

Chinese, Peranakan and Malay

Malays, Chinese and Indians

Malay, Indians and the Portuguese

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these festivals is NOT celebrated by the Indians in Malaysia? Hint

Ponggal

Thaipusam

Deepavali

Chap Goh Mei

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Malaysia, when visiting a home, you are offered food and drink. Generally, what would be the best reaction? Hint

Accept it graciously and just leave it if you don't want it. It's fine

Say no politely and explain why. They will understand

Gracefully accept. If you don't want a lot, it's ok to say so. But you should at least have a little

Just say no. If they insist, say no again. They will usually ask more than once before accepting an answer. It's normal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these phrases mean "thank you" in Malay? Hint

Kam Sia

Em Koy Sai

Terima Kasih

Nandri

6. In the Chinese Culture, food offerings and prayers are a big part of the Hungry Ghost Festival. They offer food and burn paper money to please the ghosts so that they do not harm or disturb loved ones. In which month does this festival usually take place? Hint

March

August

November

May

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Question 7 of 10

7. On "Chap Goh Mei", it's tradition for young single women to throw something into the river along with prayers asking for a good match. What is that "something"? Hint

oranges

lanterns

paper boats

money

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Hindu temples, prayers are said with offerings. These offerings almost always involve the breaking of something. What is it? Hint

some glass

a coconut

a brick

a photo frame

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which of these cultures is loud burping acceptable? Hint

Malay. Muslims believe its complimentary to the chef. And also it's a sign that food/drink is now safely in the belly!

Indians. Hindus believe it is a sign of power.

Chinese. They believe it pleases the Gods.

Peranakans. It is a form of song and a praise to the host.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these tribes are NOT found in Malaysia? Hint

Kareang

Iban

Dayak

Temiar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Malaysia?

Answer: Kuala Lumpur

"Kuala Lumpur" is actually a direct translation of Mud Valley.

2. Which of these make up the three main ethnic groups of Malaysia?

Answer: Malays, Chinese and Indians

The three main groups are the Malays, Chinese and Indians. But there there also populations of the indigenous tribes, and Eurasians (mixed parentage European-Asian). It's a multicultural haven!

3. Which of these festivals is NOT celebrated by the Indians in Malaysia?

Answer: Chap Goh Mei

"Chap Goh Mei" is celebrated by the Chinese signaling the 15th day of the New Year.

4. In Malaysia, when visiting a home, you are offered food and drink. Generally, what would be the best reaction?

Answer: Gracefully accept. If you don't want a lot, it's ok to say so. But you should at least have a little

Usually it's better to accept so as to not offend the host. Malaysians love serving their guests and usually go to great lengths in preparation for your visit. So it's always polite to accept and have a little. They went through all their efforts after all.

5. Which of these phrases mean "thank you" in Malay?

Answer: Terima Kasih

"Terima Kasih" is the right answer. Em Koy Sai means thank you in Cantonese, Nandri is Tamil and Kam Sia is Hokkien.

Answer: August

It lasts for about seven days and offerings include fruit, a roast pig, fried noodles, whole cooked chickens and also Chinese ghost paper money.

7. On "Chap Goh Mei", it's tradition for young single women to throw something into the river along with prayers asking for a good match. What is that "something"?

Answer: oranges

They throw oranges. Oranges always symbolise, luck and wealth in the Chinese culture. And sweetness of life.

8. In Hindu temples, prayers are said with offerings. These offerings almost always involve the breaking of something. What is it?

Answer: a coconut

The whole temple floor is wet with coconut water at the end of the day. I really need to find out myself why they break coconuts! I can tell you it's interesting to watch though!

9. In which of these cultures is loud burping acceptable?

Answer: Malay. Muslims believe its complimentary to the chef. And also it's a sign that food/drink is now safely in the belly!

The wrong answers make me laugh! How did I come up with that? Just because the Malays find it acceptable, this does not mean you should feel you have to burp loudly around them!

10. Which of these tribes are NOT found in Malaysia?

Answer: Kareang

Dayak, Iban and Temiar are all tribes found in Malaysia. Dayak and Iban people mainly live in the East of Malaysia. They have the most exciting culture!

Source: Author blacrosse

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