The Independence of Singapore

Which state was excluded from the Malayan Union and the Federation of Malaya?

• Singapore

• Sabah

• Sarawak

• Brunei

Why did Tunku Abdul Rahman reject Malaya to merge with Singapore

• The Malays were not concerned with Chinese community in Malaya and Singapore

• Communism was still strong in Singapore

• The Malays in Singapore were outnumbered the Chinese population in Singapore

• Singapore did not want to merge with Malaya

What stated under the 1946 Constitution?

• Singapore was ruled by absolute monarchy

• Singapore was ruled by constitutional monarchy with the help of Prime Minister

• Singapore was ruled by the Governor with the help of the Legislative and Executive Councils

• Singapore was ruled by the British Residents

Which party was reorganized by David Marshall in 1955 to make it more effective as Labour Front?

• The Singapore Progressive Party

• The Singapore Labour Party

• The Malayan Democratic Union

• The People's Action Party

What recommendations made by the Rendel Commission?

• 25 members of the Legislative Council would be elected for 4 years

• A Council of Minister would not be set up to advise the Governors

• In matters of defence and internal security, the Governor were compulsory to take advise from the Council of Ministers

• There should be a decrease of voting by introducing automatic registration

Who was the first Chief Minister of Singapore?

• David Marshall

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Chin Peng

Why did David Marshall led a delegation to London in April 1956

• To get help to fight against the Communists

• To merge with Malaya

• To gain self-rule for Singapore

• To resign as Chief Minister

Who replaced David Marshall as the next Chief Minister when he resigned?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Tan Cheng Lock

• Lau Yew

• Lim Yew and

Who became the first Yang DiPertuan Negara?

• Dato' Onn bin Ja'afar

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Tun Najib

• Encik Yusof bin Ishak

Which of these languages used by the Assembly under the 1958 Constitution other than Malay and English

• Tamil and Mandarin

• Korean and Japanese

• Hindi and Tagalog

• Mandarin and Hokkien