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Which theory suggests that the word 'Melayu' may derive from the Sanskrit word Himalaya?
Which theory suggests that the word 'Melayu' may derive from the Sanskrit word Himalaya?
- The theory that it comes from the Javanese word meaning 'to run'.
- The theory that it comes from the Pamalayu campaign.
- The theory that it comes from the Sanskrit word Himalaya. (correct)
- The theory that it comes from the Tamil words malai and ur.
What does the Latin-Greek suffix -ia/-ία translate to in English?
What does the Latin-Greek suffix -ia/-ία translate to in English?
- Mountain city
- Mountain town
- Land of the Malays (correct)
- Land
What is the suggested meaning of the Tamil words malai and ur?
What is the suggested meaning of the Tamil words malai and ur?
- Mountain and land
- River and mountain
- Mountain and city (correct)
- City and land
