Chapter 3 Building a Cohesive Society

Chapter 3 Building a Cohesive Society Lesson 1

Open Ended

How do people in Singapore play a part in the nation's defence?

Multiple Choice

Which pillar of Total Defence is represented by the SIngapore Armed Forces as well as National Service?

• Psychological Defence

• Social Defence

• Military Defence

• Economic Defence

Multiple Choice

What do you think is Social Defence?

• Government, business and industry organising themselves to support the economy at all times

• people living and working together in harmony

• Individuals as the first line of defence against threats from the digital domain

Social Defence

Singaporeans of all races and religions living and working together in harmony.

There must be racial and religious tolerance and respect and opportunities for all, regardless of race, language or religion.

Open Ended

What does Racial Harmony mean to you?

Multiple Choice

When did the race riots happen?

• 21 July 1960

• 21 July 1964

• 21 July 1967

Multiple Choice

Why did it happen?

• Chinese and Indians have different ideas about certain issues

• Chinese and Malays have different ideas about certain issues

• Indians and Malays have different ideas about certain issues

Multiple Select

How did the race riots impact the lives of the people?

• curfews were imposed

• injuries and deaths

• mistrust among the people

• Insecurity

Open Ended

What lessons can we learn from the race riots?