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Quiz about Malaysia The Road to Independence Part 2

Malaysia: The Road to Independence Part 2 Quiz

Chapter 5: The Road to Independence, Part 2.

A multiple-choice quiz by WW2Master123. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
WW2Master123

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

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15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the Member System introduced by the British? Hint

A system to recruit new members into associations across Malaya

A system that trains local residents and other communities to self-government

A system to ensure proper cooperation by the locals

A system to keep associations in line

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Question 2 of 15

2. Sir Henry Gurney, High Commissioner of British Malaya, used two countries as role models for Malaya. What were they? Hint

North Rhodesia and Kenya

South Africa and Tanzania

Ghana and Somalia

Kenya and South Africa

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the significance of the Member System? Hint

To build a more organized Malaya

To prevent civil unrest in the population

To form more political parties in Malaya

It was part of British decolonization

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the "pakatan murni"? Hint

An effort by all races in Malaya to work through negotiations together in a spirit of political tolerance

A simple form of cooperation between the locals and the British to enhance the nation's economy

A pact between political parties to ensure order and stability

A group of British officials discussing Malaya's independence

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Communities Liaison Committee (CLC) was formed in January 1949. What was the result of the CLC? Hint

The Rural Industrial Development Authority

The formation of UMNO

Increase in the communist attacks

The increase in non-Malay involvement in politics

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was suggested by Dato' Onn Jaafar to realize the "pakatan murni"?
Hint

To seek mutual interests in politics between Malays and non-Malays

To provide aid to non-Malay workers

Open membership to non-Malays in UMNO

To assist non-Malays in education

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Question 7 of 15

7. Dato' Onn Jaafar again suggested an Independent Malaya Party (IMP) to be formed. However, it was defunct at the end. Why? Hint

It was badly organized in terms of ranking

There was still dissatisfaction among the races

There were some disturbing racist terms

UMNO was already victorious in elections

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the purpose of the establishment of the National Conference in Malaya in 1953? Hint

To achieve political cooperation to reduce racial tensions among the population of the Federation of Malaya

To hold the elections for a Prime Minister

To declare official independence from Britain

To discuss the terms of sovereignty and peace of the Federation of Malaya

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Question 9 of 15

9. UMNO-MCA (Malayan Chinese Association) cooperation winning the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council elections in 1952. How many seats did they win?
Hint

Seven

Nine

Three

One

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Alliance Party between UMNO and MCA won 226 seats out of 268 in the State Elections of 1954. What was the result of the victory? Hint

Nothing. It was just an ordinary victory

UMNO and MCA were divided over a power struggle

The Malayan Indian Congress joined the Alliance

The Alliance officially annonuced Malaya's independence date

11. Leaders of the National Party and the Alliance Party were elected to the Committee Meeting of the Legislative Elections, and the Alliance won 51 of the 52 seats in the Legislative Council Federal Elections (MPP) 1955. Who obtained the only remaining seat? Hint

No one won it

The National Party

The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party

The Labour Party

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Question 12 of 15

12. Why was the Reid Commission formed in 1956? Hint

To protect Malaya from foreign affairs

To set the rules and regulations for British residents in Malaya

To discuss and organize the federal constitution.

To declare Bahasa Malaysia as the national language

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Question 13 of 15

13. The contents of the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957 included which one of these? Hint

Creation of a Federal Government

Reservation of land by Malays to be abolished

Tunku Abdul Rahman as Prime Minister

The country to be administrated by a monarchy

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was the importance of the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957? Hint

A smaller nation can fight off control by a larger one

The power of local leaders was shown

The independence of a country was the greatest motive

Racial harmony was achieved

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Question 15 of 15

15. He was the president of UMNO, chief of the "Parti Perikatan" and then Prime Minister.

Independence was achieved in racial harmony because of him.

Who was he?

Answer: (Malaysia's First Prime Minister)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the Member System introduced by the British?

Answer: A system that trains local residents and other communities to self-government

Introduced in 1951, the Member System allowed the British to teach potential members of associations to learn about self-government. Dato' Onn Jaafar came up with the idea.

2. Sir Henry Gurney, High Commissioner of British Malaya, used two countries as role models for Malaya. What were they?

Answer: North Rhodesia and Kenya

North Rhodesia and Kenya, two countries which were nearing independence, were used as prime examples for Malaya in its path to self-government.

3. What was the significance of the Member System?

Answer: It was part of British decolonization

With independence around the corner, the British were preparing to provide the population of Malaya the means to run self-government and to decolonize the nation, as it was a pressing matter from the United Nations.

The System was also to lessen the tensions caused by the Malayan Communist Party (MCP)

4. What was the "pakatan murni"?

Answer: An effort by all races in Malaya to work through negotiations together in a spirit of political tolerance

Every race had its own demands and problems. The "pakatan murni" was an attempt to unite the various races of Malaya.

5. The Communities Liaison Committee (CLC) was formed in January 1949. What was the result of the CLC?

Answer: The Rural Industrial Development Authority

The Rural Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) was formed in 1951 to improve the economy by providing aid to Malayan farmers and other inhabitants. Now, it has become the "Majlis Amanah Rakyat" (MARA)

In addition to RIDA, state citizenship was provided in 1951, to those who are born in the Federation of Malaya.

Moreover, elections will be held at the right time at the municipal, state and the Federal Legislative Council (Majlis Perundangan Persekutuan or MPP).

6. What was suggested by Dato' Onn Jaafar to realize the "pakatan murni"?

Answer: Open membership to non-Malays in UMNO

Dato' Onn Jaafar wanted to give non-Malays a chance to join UMNO. However, his proposal was greatly criticized, as the Malay society refused to compromise in changing the structure of UMNO. As a result, Dato' Onn Jaafar left UMNO.

7. Dato' Onn Jaafar again suggested an Independent Malaya Party (IMP) to be formed. However, it was defunct at the end. Why?

Answer: There was still dissatisfaction among the races

Founded by Dato 'Onn Ja'afar, the IMP used the concept of racial cooperation viewed in a party.

The IMP was open to all races but the failed to receive a positive response from the Chinese, Indians and other races.

These communities did not feel that they were people of Malaya.

8. What was the purpose of the establishment of the National Conference in Malaya in 1953?

Answer: To achieve political cooperation to reduce racial tensions among the population of the Federation of Malaya

The establishment of the National Conference was founded in February 1953 by Sir Malcolm MacDonald to achieve political cooperation and reduce racial feelings among the population of the Federation of Malaya.

9. UMNO-MCA (Malayan Chinese Association) cooperation winning the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council elections in 1952. How many seats did they win?

Answer: Nine

The cooperation won nine out of twelve seats in the elections in 1952.

They went on to win 26 out of 37 seats in the Main City Municipal Elections soon after.

10. The Alliance Party between UMNO and MCA won 226 seats out of 268 in the State Elections of 1954. What was the result of the victory?

Answer: The Malayan Indian Congress joined the Alliance

The victory of the Alliance Party showed racial reconciliation was acceptable to the people of Malaya.

UMNO-MCA cooperation formed the basis of the Alliance.

Thus, it also added the Malayan Indian Congress (MIC) to the Party in 1955.

Answer: The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party

With the victory of the Party in the elections:

1) Tunku Abdul Rahman was appointed as the Chief Minister.

2) The formation of a cabinet composed of various races.

3) Tunku Abdul Rahman led the independence negotiations in London.

12. Why was the Reid Commission formed in 1956?

Answer: To discuss and organize the federal constitution.

The Reid Commission members were as follows:

1) Lord Reid

2) Sir Ivor Jennings

3) Sir William McKell

4) Tuan B. Malik

5) Tuan Abd. Hamid

Some of the issues to guide the commission in drafting the constitution:

1) A strong Federal government.

2) Granting autonomy to the state in certain areas.

3) The position of the Malay rulers.

4) Special rights for the Malay population.

5) The creation of a federal nation.

13. The contents of the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957 included which one of these?

Answer: Creation of a Federal Government

The key contents included:

-The creation of a Federal government

-Separation of state and federal power through the Federal Register and the State List.

-The king was to be a constitutional monarch

-Three types of citizenship established by law, application and naturalization. The principle of jus soli was accepted

-The special position of the Malays maintained

-Islam as the official religion of the Federation

- The law of Malay Land Reserve was maintained

- Bahasa Malaysia as the national language

- The Yang Di-pertuan Agong was to become the head of state

- Government based on parliamentary democracy, with House of Representatives and the Senate is under the authority of Parliament

-At the state level, the Chief Minister became the executor of his administration and supported by the Legislative Assembly

14. What was the importance of the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957?

Answer: Racial harmony was achieved

The main outcomes were as follows:

-It allowed for the creation of a democratic government within a constitutional monarchy.

-Malay and non-Malay leaders were to recognize that this alliance can create
solidarity between people.

-Racial harmony can be achieved.

-It enabled the locals to administer a sovereign country in their own mold.

-Every race was to strive to create an independent community identity.

-Differences in colour, religion, language and race were put aside.

-It provided for continuing to nation-build and to develop a strong and systematic one.

-Elements of the Sultanate combined with western bureaucratic system to form the national identity of an independent Malaya.

15. He was the president of UMNO, chief of the "Parti Perikatan" and then Prime Minister. Independence was achieved in racial harmony because of him. Who was he?

Answer: Tunku Abdul Rahman

Other figures included:

Tun Abdul Razak

-Deputy president and Deputy Prime Minister

-Became consultant for independence claims in London in 1956.

-A consultant in completing the Independence Constitution of 1957.

-Chairman of the Education Statement 1956

-Elected the Second Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1970.

Tun H.S Lee

-An MCA figure who also mooted the idea of the Alliance Party.

-The MCA worked with UMNO and the MIC to get the country's independence in 1957.

Tan Cheng Lock

-MCA president

-Supported Tunku Abdul Rahman in securing the nation's independence.

V.T Tun Sambanthan

-MIC president

-Assited Tunku Abdul Rahman in achieving independence.

-Fully supported the policy of racial cooperation.

-He urged Indians to give their undivided loyalty
to the country.

Source: Author WW2Master123

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