Indigenous People In Peninsular Malaysia
Explore the diverse ethnic tribes of Peninsular Malaysia through this quiz. Assess your knowledge on the customs, living areas, and cultural practices of tribes such as Senoi, Jahai, and Temiar. Ideal for learners interested in anthropology and cultural diversity.
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The Proto-Malay neighbors with Malays in Selangor, Perak, Melaka and Johor. Their customs and culture can be said to have certain similarities with the Malays.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and JohorRate this question:
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- 2.
Choose tribes of indigenous people in Peninsular Malaysia.
- A.
Senoi
- B.
Negrito
- C.
Proto Melayu
Correct Answer(s)
A. Senoi
B. NegritoExplanation
Senoi, Negrito, Melayu ProtoRate this question:
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- 3.
Tribal Negrito tribes of the smallest compared with the Senoi and Proto-Malay (Melayu Asli). They live in Perak, especially in the area of Banun Hulu Perak, Sungai Tiang and Coastal Temenggor Dam. In Kelantan, they are concentrated in Sungai Rual, Jeli in Kelantan Hulu. Generally Jahai the appearance as if the Ethiopians or the Negro in Africa, Andaman and Aeta tribe in the Philippines.
- A.
Negrito
- B.
Kensiu
- C.
Temiar
- D.
Jahai
Correct Answer
D. JahaiExplanation
Jahai is the correct answer because the passage mentions that the Negrito tribes live in Perak and Kelantan, and are concentrated in Sungai Rual, Jeli in Kelantan Hulu. It also states that Jahai people have a similar appearance to the Ethiopians, Negroes in Africa, Andaman, and Aeta tribes in the Philippines. Therefore, based on the information provided, Jahai is the most fitting option.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Selection of Ethnics Temiar placement in a place determined by the headman. This is done by Berhalaq (spells) or dream. Places to be inhabited much of the cemetery, independent of their hardwoods such as merbau and others. They also did not make settlements in marshy areas (water reservoir) for fear be inhabited by. Similarly, waterfalls and rivers are not suitable because there princess dreaded river / cascade that will interfere. They build houses out of wood (other than hard wood type) for gotong royong. In the early stages of settlement, they built a longhouse. After a long stay in the house long stretcher, then they moved with their families and build their own houses. They support the family by ____________, ______________ and __________________.
Correct Answer
farming
hunting
forest vegetationExplanation
The Temiar people support their families by engaging in farming, hunting, and gathering forest vegetation. Farming allows them to cultivate crops for sustenance, while hunting provides them with meat and other animal products. They also gather forest vegetation such as fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants, which serve as additional sources of food and resources. These activities are essential for their survival and provide them with the means to sustain their families and communities.Rate this question:
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Negrito tribe is divided into six parts, namely ___________, _____________, ____________, Kintak, Bateq and, ______________.
- A.
Kensiu
- B.
Lanoh
- C.
Jahai
- D.
Semoq Beri
- E.
Temiar
- F.
Mahmeri
- G.
Mendriq
Correct Answer(s)
A. Kensiu
B. Lanoh
C. Jahai
G. MendriqExplanation
The Negrito tribe is divided into six parts: Kensiu, Lanoh, Jahai, Kintak, Bateq, and Mendriq.Rate this question:
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