Life during Japanese Occupation in Singapore

The Japanese Occupation lasted from

• 1941-1949

• 1942-1944

• 1942-1945

• 1945-1965

What was the event where many Chinese men were killed?

• Sepoy mutiny

• Maria Hertogh riots

• Yamashita

• Sook Ching

What did the Japanese do to try to win the support of the people?

• Kill more people

• Use propaganda

• Give a lot of food to the people

• Helped people to grow food

Which of the following was NOT a problem during the Japanese Occupation?

• People lived in fear

• Starvation

• Not enough water

• Black market for food

Which of the following was NOT true about how the Eurasians were treated by the Japanese?

• They were treated as enemies as they were like Europeans.

• They were treated harshly.

• They were made to bow to the Japanese.

• They were treated with respect.

Which of the following was NOT true about how the Indians were treated by the Japanese?

• The Japanese treated all the Indians with respect.

• The Japanese tried to recruit some of the Indian soldiers to fight the British.

• Some of the Indians suffered from abuse by the Japanese.

• The Japanese killed some of the Indians.

Which of the following was NOT true about how the Japanese treated the Malays?

• Some Malays were given jobs to help the government.

• The Japanese treated all the Malays well.

• Some Malays suffered under the Japanese.

• Some of the Malays resisted the Japanese.

Which of the following groups tried to fight the Japanese in Singapore? Select all the right answers.

• Force 136

• Singapore freedom forces

• MPAJA

• Force 631

What did the locals grow in order to get more food? Choose all the right answers.

• Potatoes

• Strawberries

• Wheat

• Tapioca

What happened to students during the Japanese Occupation? Select all the right answers.

• They had to learn Japanese.

• They could not go to school.

• They had to sing the Japanese national anthem.

• The Japanese tortured and killed them.