S2 MYE Recap

What were people's views towards Singapore as "Home" before the Japanese Occupation?

• Everyone saw Singapore as a "home"

• Everyone saw Singapore as a temporary place to stay and work

• Some saw Singapore as a "home"

• Some saw Singapore as a temporary place to stay and work

Many people believed that Singapore was an ___________ ________ as Singapore was well-protected by the British

The British governed Singapore with an unequal system, usually with the Europeans having more privileges.

• True

• False

What does the term "Asia for Asians" (used by the Japanese) mean?

• Freedom for everyone

• All Asians will protect each other

• Local Asian leaders will rule their own country with the guidance of the Japanese

• To kick out the Europeans from Asia and stop them from entering Asia

How did the Japanese cultivate Asian consciousness in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation?

• all students had to sing the Japanese National Anthem

• all students will learn the Japanese language instead of English

• they gave more locals administrative roles in the country

• they used propaganda like books, posters and radio broadcast

There were 2 main anti-Japanese resistance movements in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation. What are they?

• Malayan Communist Party (MCP)

• Force 136

• Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA)

• People's Action Party

The British were welcomed back to Singapore after the Japanese Occupation

• True

• False

What are the reasons for the growing discontentment with the British?

• There was insufficient food and people had to turn to the black market

• Students had to return back to school after they re-opened

• People had to live in cramped, overcrowded spaces due to scarce housing

• There was insufficient jobs for people to make a living

Which of the following is true about the Maria Hertogh riots?

• Many Muslims thought that the British judge showed favouritism towards the Dutch

• Muslim newspapers tried to publish the case in an objective manner

• The Eurasians attacked the Muslims

• It caused chaos in the country and showed the displeasure people had towards the British

Which group of people in Singapore demanded for citizenship rights?

• The Chinese

• The Malays

• The Indians

• The Eurasians