Sec 2 History Chp 6

In which years were we in merger with Malaysia?

• 1963 - 1965

• 1959 - 1963

• 1965 - 1975

• 1959 - 1965

Which of the following is NOT the reason for Singapore's decision to merge with Malaya?

• To form a common market with Malaya

• To obtain raw materials cheaply

• To gain independence

• To be free from British rule

How will Singapore benefit from a common market Malaya?

• We can get food, raw materials and water cheaply from Malaya

• Our goods can be sold in Malaya without being taxed

• Our people have markets to buy daily necessities

• Our people can buy goods from Malaya without being taxed

Why was the Tunku, Malaya's prime minister, reluctant to merge with Singapore?

• Merger will mean that the Chinese would outnumber the Malays

• Merger would result in Singapore becoming more prosperous

• Merger would mean that Malaya had to help defend Singapore

• Merger would result in Singapore having many pro-communists

Why did the pro-communists leave PAP to set up their own party, the Barisan Sosialis?

• They opposed merger with Malaya

• They saw Mr Lee Kuan Yew as a rival for power

• They wanted the British to stay on to defend Singapore

• They wanted independence for Singapore

What made the Malayan prime minister change his mind about merger with Singapore?

• He was worried about Singapore's economy

• He was worried about Singapore's defence

• He felt that Malaya needed Singapore

• The pro-communists in Singapore were getting stronger

Which territories were merged to form Malaysia in 1963?

• Singapore, Malaya, Sabah & Brunei

• Singapore, Malaya, Sarawak & Brunie

• Singapore, Malaya, Sabah & Sarawak

• Singapore, Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak & Brunei

Which of the following is /are the reason/s for Singapore's separation from Malaysia?

• Racial tensions between Malays and Chinese

• Political rivalry between PAP and the Alliance Party

• Common market was not formed yet we had to pay more tax

• All of the above

Singapore wanted _______ whereas the Malaysian Central Government wanted ______

• Special rights for Chinese; equality of all races

• Special rights for Chinese; special rights for Malays

• Equality of all races; special rights for Malays

• Equality of all races: special rights for all races

Why was Tengku Abdul Rahman reluctant to accept a merger with Singapore initially?

• The Malays might lose their dominance in Malaya

• Malayan businesses would be disadvantaged

• He was concerned about the communists in the PAP government

• He did not trust Lee Kuan Yew and the British