1. What are the two key concepts used to describe the relation of ethnic in Malaysia?

A. everyday-defined and authority-defined

B. authority-defined and group-defined
C. social-defined and cultural-defined
D. history-defined and economy-defined

2. Besides learning and analysing the forms, levels and degrees of Malaysian ethnic
relations, the current Ethnic Relations Module also stresses on ______________
multiple factors that shape the relationship.

A. congregating
B. understanding
C. classifying
D. aggregating

3. The approach of _______________ is used in most of the discussions to understand

the truth about sociopolitical nature in Malaysia.

A. vertical and horizontal

B. right and left wing
C. top-down and bottom-up
D. central and convergence

4. The characteristics in the diagram below illustrate the concept of __________ in

Malaysia.

Chinese Indian

Malay Sikh

A. ethnicity
B. identity
C. culture
D. perception

5. The social dimensions that determine the social dynamic in ethnic relations are
_________________

A. class, power, religion, gender, language, socioeconomic, political ideology and

territory.
 B. class, culture, religion, gender, language, socioeconomic, political ideology and
territory.
C. class, status, religion, gender, language, socioeconomic, political ideology and
history.
D. class, status, religion, gender, language, socioeconomic, political ideology and
territory.

6. The three patterns which have been attributed to the level of ethnic relations since
1945 could be ________________.

A. conflict, peace and stability

B. conflict, tribulation and crisis
C. conflict, peace and chaos
D. conflict, peace and equity

7. Since 1945, the ups and downs of ethnic relations in Malaysia can be described as
___________.

I. the Era of Conflict (1945-1960)

II. the Era of Stability but Intense (1961-1970)
III. the Era of Social Cohesiveness (1971-2011)
IV. the Era of Harmony (2012-present)

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

8. Which of the following is the correct formula for social solidarity in ethnic relations?

A. Social conformity
B. Social heterogeneity
C. Social cohesiveness
D. Social unity

9. Which integration process that will make society become more homogenous
according to Abramson (1980)?

A. Segregation
B. Accommodation
C. Acculturation
D. Assimilation

10. The attributes below refer to __________________ concept in interpreting ethnic

relations.
 tolerance diversity

flexibility accommodation

A. everyday-defined
B. harmony-defined
C. culturally-defined
D. unity-defined

11. The elements below are the challenges towards ethnic integration in Malaysia
EXCEPT_____________.

A. religion
B. language
C. fashion
D. culture

12. Where do these sub-ethnic groups belong to?

Bisaya Melanau

Bidayuh Murut

A. Sabah
B. Sarawak
C. Sabah and Sarawak
D. Peninsular Malaysia

13. Which of the following contexts show the correct description of microsystem of
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory?

A. Children interact directly and mingle together with their parents.

B. Children’s social development is affected by the school environment.
C. More females are given chances to pursue their education and career.
D. Parents’ working environment has some influences on their children.

14. The Malay Costume like Baju Kurung is widely dressed by other ethnics. This
practice reflects the process of _____________.

A. segregation
 B. acculturation
C. assimilation
D. amalgamation

15. Which of the following formula describing amalgamation?

A. A+B+C = A
B. A+B+C = B
C. A+B+C = C
D. A+B+C = D

16. Which of the following are the MAIN objectives of New Economic Policy (NEP)?

I. Eradicate poverty
II. Restructure society
III. Increase monthly household income
IV. Increase income and quality of life

A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

“The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of the religion of Islam in the states of Malacca,
Penang, Sabah and Sarawak”

17. The above provision is mentioned under ______________________ of the

Constitution of Malaysia.

A. Article 3
B. Article 3 (3)
C. Article 160 (8)
D. Article 89

18. Social cohesiveness in Malaysia shows in the following aspects

EXCEPT__________

A. Malay traditional arts

B. Hari Raya open house
C. national football team
D. characters in Upin & Ipin

19. Which traditional elements of constitution remain in the Federal Constitution of

Malaysia?

I. Islam
 II. Bumiputera privileges
III. Malay language
IV. Monarchical system

A. I and II
B. I,II and III
C. III and IV
D. I,II,III and IV

20. Which of the following is NOT one of the Islamic Pillars?

A. Performing hajj
B. Paying fidyah
C. Performing five times daily prayer
D. Fasting during Ramadan

21. The MAIN socioeconomic issues during the pre-independence of Malaya were _______.
I. poverty issue
II. wealth ownership
III. employment issue
IV. ethnic conflict

A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

22. The initiatives taken by Malaysian Government to restructure the society under The New
Economic Policy (NEP) were ___________.
I. establishing Bank Bumiputera
II. reducing the imbalance of employment structure
III. increasing the Bumiputras ownership of shares and corporate equity
IV. establishing an industrial and commercial community among Bumiputras

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

23. The Malaysian Quality of Life Index (MQLI) can be measured through the following
factors EXCEPT ______________.
A. health and safety
B. public infrastructure
C. education level
D. international affairs

24. Which are the agencies established by the government to develop rural areas?
I. FELDA (Federal Land Development Authority)
II. FAMA (Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority)
III. RISDA (Rural Industry Small Holders Development Auhority)
IV. MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development)

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

25. Malaysian constitution consists of ____________.

A. 15 Bills, 183 Articles and 13 Schedule
B. 13 Bills, 182 Articles and 14 Schedule
C. 11 Bills, 180 Articles and 13 Schedule
D. 183 Bills, 15 Articles and 13 Schedule

26. Article 152 in Malaysian constitution is about _______________________.

A. the official language
B. the official religion
C. the monarchy system
D. special privilege of the Malays

27. In Malaysia, the status of Islam and other religions is preserved under the ____________.
A. Article 3
B. Article 18
C. Article 153
D. Article 152

28. Which of the following are TRUE about the definition of Malay in article 160 (2)?
I. muslim
II. speak Malay Language
III. Practice Malay customs
IV. Born in Federation of Malaya and Indonesia before Merdeka

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III, IV

29. In Malaysia, amendment procedures are as below EXCEPT _________.

A. Article 159 (4)
B. Article 161 (E)
C. Article 159 (5)
D. Article 160 (B)
30. Alliance Party (Parti Perikatan) was established in 1955 comprising the following
parties, namely

I. UMNO (United Malayan National Organization)

II. MCA (Malayan Chinese Association)
III. MIC (Malayan Indian Congress)
IV. PAS (Parti Islam seMalaya)
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

31. Which is TRUE about the political issues during 1940 to1960?

I. Communist
II. Emergency
III. Poverty and Malays
IV. Citizenship

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

32. The parties which are associated with the Chinese in Malaya between 1950-1960 are

I. MCA (Malayan Chinese Association)

II. DAP (Democratic Action Party)
III. PAP (People Action Party)
IV. MIC (Malayan Indian Congress)

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

33. Which of the following is an attempt to create a national unity by government after the
13th May 1969?

I. Majlis Perundingan Negara

II. Jabatan Perpaduan
III. Rukun Negara
IV. New Economic Policy

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
34. Which is NOT a political party in Sarawak?
A. SUPP
B. SNAP
C. BARJASA
D. PANAS

35. Below are facts about Sarawak United Peoples Party (SUPP) EXCEPT
A. Launched in 1959
B. Leads by Ong Kee Hui
C. Fight for minority rights
D. Rejected the establishment of Malaysia 1963

36. The basic practice to further strengthen the unity of the country is sharing

I. knowledge
II. economic benefits
III. political power
IV. culture

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

37. Democracy should have the following components, namely

I. political parties
II. Parliament
III. constitution
IV. election

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

38. Amongst the programs implemented by the government of Malaysia in developing

Malaysia as a Nation State are

I. Rukun Negara
II. New Economic Policy
III. 1Malaysia
IV. National Education Policy

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
39. Under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, the demands from Sabah are

I. Sabah does not endorse any religion as the official religion

II. Sabah agreed Bahasa Melayu as the official language and English language can be used
anytime
III. Immigration issue should be controlled by Sabah alone
IV. Sabah will share her finance with Peninsular Malaysia

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

40. These are amongst the challenges of ethnic relations in Malaysia EXCEPT
____________.
A. religion
B. dialects
C. sports
D. residence

41. Why people need religion?

I. to protect their safety.
II. strengthen brotherhood.
III. to fulfill the human need
IV. as a requirement to be citizenship

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. I , II, III and IV

42. Which of the following elements in religions promote integration among races in
Malaysia?
I. Positive values
II. Harmonious and peaceful life
III. Forgiveness
IV. Loving and caring

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV

43. Which is NOT TRUE about Islam?

A. Comes from Allah S.W.T.
B. Comes from human thinking
C. It is not comes from human thinking
D. His Prophets spread it to people

44. Samawi religions consists of ___________.

I. Christian
II. Hinduism
III. Islam
IV. Taoism

A. I only
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. III and IV

45. What are the characteristics of religion created by the human?

I. It comes from human thinking

II. It does not come from human thinking
III. It is based on civilization
IV. It is based on logic

A. I only
B. II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I and IV

46. Religion consists of a few elements EXCEPT

I. It is a way of life consciously and unconsciously
II. It is a way of thinking
III. It is a way of feeling
IV. It is a way of acting

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. III and IV

47. Which statement is NOT TRUE about religion?

A. Religion is a source of moral value
B. Religion helps human to form civilization
C. Religion having a close relationship with arts
D. Religion belief change due to globalization

48. Which statement is NOT TRUE about Buddhism?

A. Wesak Day symbolizes the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha
B. Chinese New Year is a New Year celebration according to the Chinese calendar
C. Mooncake Festival is a celebration of the victory of the Chinese in defeating the Mongol
invaders at the end of the Yuan Dynasty in 120 BC - 1341 AD
D. A Hungry Ghost Festival is celebrated to memorize the war between Gautama Buddha and
Ghosts
49. Major sects or mazhab of Christians in Malaysia are Anglican, Baptist, Brethren,
independent Charismatic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Borneo Conference, _______ and
________.
A. Methodist, Roman Catholic
B. Bohemian, Protestant
C. Protestant, Methodist
D. Methodist, Neo Catholic

50. Hindus believe in the law of Karma and rebirth after death. They also believe in the

____________________.
A. Incarnation of God
B. children of god
C. Monotheistic
D. Trinity

51. On the 10th century, Terengganu is the first state that received Islam based on evidence of
__________ which was found in Kuala Berang, Terengganu.
A. Islamic Manuscripts
B. Batu Bersurat
C. Ancient Mosque
D. Olden Islamic Graveyard

52. Which statements are TRUE about Confucianism?

I. Confucius was a famous Chinese philosopher during the Chou Dynasty.
II. Confucianism was not regarded as a religion but a divinity baseline principle of good
living.
III. Based on the teachings of Confucius, Confucianism can be summarized as a concept that
emphasizes Jen humanitarian feelings of others and self-esteem.
IV. Practiced five around the world is good for humanity such as politeness, honesty,
diligence and good nature ".

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

53. The indigenous people were the original population in this country consisting largely of 3
tribal stock, which is
A. Malayalam, Senoi and Negrito
B. Mamak, Minangkabau and Javanese
C. Malay, Polynesia and Malayalam
D. Malay, Senoi and Negrito
54. From the angle of national integration, the problem of racial relations is actually caused
by psychological factors (mental or belief). Which of the following is not their MAIN factor?
A. prejudice
B. racism
C. ethnocentrism
D. personality

55. The National Language Policy is one of the government efforts to

A. introduce Malay language
B. ensure the Malaysian did not speak their native language
C. eradicate other minority language
D. inculcate the commonness among the Malaysian

56. The Malays in Malaysia are

I. original people in Malay Peninsula
II. originated from Deutro-Malay group
III. mostly originated from the Malay Archipelago
IV. practicing the mediaeval customs

A. I and II
B. I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

57. Malaysia constitutes a society with many ethnic groups and is better known as a plural
society. What are the main characteristics of the multi-racial society in Malaysia?
I. There are cultural differences among ethnics groups
II. Different ethnic groups are involved in the different economics activities
III. Every ethnic group is made up of sub-ethnic groups
IV. There is no single largest ethnic group in term of size

A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

58. Rukun Negara can be considered as the

A. pillars of the Malaysian Constitution
B. brain-child of MAGERAN lead by Tun Abdul Razak Hussein
C. adaptation from the Jalur Gemilang
D. philosophy that can guide the people to identify the national identity

59. Racial relations can be viewed from the process of a continuum. Which of the following
best reflects the continuum in the order of bad to good?
A. Segregation, accommodation, acculturation, assimilation
B. Accommodation, segregation, assimilation, acculturation
C. Acculturation, accommodation, assimilation, segregation
D. Assimilation accommodation, acculturation, segregation
60. Which school is the BEST to describe the table below?

A. The Malay Vernacular Schools

B. The English Vernacular Schools
C. The Chinese Vernacular Schools
D. The Bengalis Vernacular Schools

61. How does vernacular education system hinder the process of integration and unity in
Malaysia?
A. The system segregates students to socialise with other ethnic groups
B. The system divides students to have a better learning environment
C. Students learn better about other ethnics using their own mother tongue
D. Students are adaptable to different cultures in higher education institutions

62. What are the functions of integrated education system to nation building?
I. The system offers socialisation process
II. Students practise toleration at schools
III. Students inculcate their mutual understanding to cope with different cultures
IV. The system teaches students about acculturation, stereotypes and prejudice

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. II, III and IV

63. Which of the following films inculcate social cohesion?

I. Upin and Ipin
II. Sini Ada Hantu
III. Frozen
IV. Hercules

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

64. Chuah Teng Teng is a Chinese expert in ___________.

A. Chinese Opera
B. Indian Classical dance
C. Fine art Batik
D. Ngajat

1 Malaysia – As One We Care

65. Bola@Mamak

The above items refer to the concept of ______________.

A. media and social cohesion
B. arts and social cohesion
C. food and social cohesion
 D. music and social cohesion

66. The reason why we have to provide separate space for the non-public and public space
during an open house is to __________________.
A. increase creativity
B. provide healthy food
C. increase the social cohesion
D. respect the practices by certain religious

67. Which of the followings are the BEST combination of the arts activities that associated
with social cohesion?
I. Composer (Pete Teo)
II. Singer (Aizat)
III. Erhu and Sitar
IV. Songwriter (Amran Omar)

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

68. The role of social media is important to promote social cohesiveness. Below are the
medium, EXCEPT_______________.
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Skype
D. newspaper
69. According to Mansor (2006), ethnic conflict can outburst because of the ____________.

I. education level
II. income
III. culture
IV. arts

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

70. During Malacca Sultanate, the ethnic integration can be seen between Malacca Sultanate
and India/Chinese traders through the process of __________.
I. assimilation
II. amalgamation
III. acculturation
IV. accommodation

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
 D. I, II, III and IV

71. In Malaysian Constitution, Article ___________ is the MOST sensitive issues and
nobody is allowed to deny it.
A. 153
B. 154
C. 155
D. 156

72. The term ethnicity can be defined as groups of people who are determined by the
differing characteristics EXCEPT________________.
A. customs
B. dress
C. language
D. skin colour

73. “As a majority group in America, the white people feel that they are far better and
superior than other groups”.
The statement above can be described the concept of ____________.
A. prejudice
B. ethnocentric
C. ethnicity
D. stereotype

74. ______________is the combination of prejudice and discrimination based on

disarticulation through skin colour, eye and physical characteristics and biological.
A. Ethnocentrism
B. Racism
C. Stereotype
D. Discrimination

75. Which statement is NOT TRUE about religion?

A. Religion is a source of moral value
B. Religion helps human to form civilization
C. Religion having a close relationship with arts
D. Religion belief change due to globalization

76. “It shall be the responsibility of the Yang di Pertuan Agong to safeguard the special
position of the Malays and native of any of the states of Sabah and Sarawak and the
legitimate interest of other communities.”
The statement above refers to Article ___________ in Malaysian Constitution.
A. 150
B. 151
C. 152
D. 153
77. As a good Malaysian, we have to know and understand well about other religion to avoid
____________.
I. misunderstanding
II. conflict
III. tolerance
IV. cooperation
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

78.
- Buddhist society helps the Muslim by giving them foods when
flood occurs to them.
- Malaysian people celebrating the celebration all religion together
such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and
others.

The statements above showed that Malaysian practiced ________.

I. strong interaction
II. good relationship
III. high tolerance
IV. accepting others

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

79.

The picture above showed some of the government initiative to appreciate ______________.
A. people who build the nation
B. people who involved in politic
C. Any races who build the road in Malaysia
 D. Any races who contribute to the development of Malaysia

80. Which of the followings are the examples of religious conflict in Malaysia between 2012-
2014?
I. Kg Medan incident 2011
II. Non-Muslims to question the azan
III. Burning of churches and mosques
IV. The using of the word Allah by Kristian

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
I, II, III & IV