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What was the primary language during Portuguese rule in Malacca?

  • Malay

  • English

  • Portuguese

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Answer

Portuguese was the primary language during the Portuguese rule in Malacca. It greatly influenced the local language, creating a Creole known as Kristang or Portuguese-Eurasian.
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