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Quiz: Malaysia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Kuala Lumpur
    • Monrovia, named for President James Monroe
    • Kuwait City
    • Praia
    Answer

    Kuala Lumpur — Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

  2. When was Malaysia founded?

    • 16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaysia formed; Malaya independent 1957
    • 7 August 1960, independence from France
    • 25 May 1946, independence from the British mandate
    • 1581, by the Act of Abjuration against Spain; independence recognized in 1648
    Answer

    16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaysia formed; Malaya independent 1957 — Founded: 16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaysia formed; Malaya independent 1957.

  3. What form of government does Malaysia have?

    • Federal constitutional monarchy with a rotating kingship
    • Parliamentary system under the 1968 constitution; a premier leads the elected government, and a governor represents Britain
    • Federal parliamentary republic with a rotating three member presidency
    • The Taliban, an Islamist movement, retook power in 2021 and rules as an emirate
    Answer

    Federal constitutional monarchy with a rotating kingship — Government: Federal constitutional monarchy with a rotating kingship.

  4. True or false: Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country split between the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country split between the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.