FSTS Consolidation Quiz

What does “syonan” mean?

• Light of the South

• Singapore

• Southern Victory

• Island of the South

Which below was/were resistance force(s) who fought against the Japanese during the JO?

• MPAJA

• Force 136

• Malay National Army

• Indian National Army

Answer explanation

MPAJA - Chinese guerilla fighters who resisted the Japanese

Force 136 - Military unit that fought against the Japanese

Indian National Army - Nice to the Japanese on the surface, but secretly fought against them

Malay National Army - Does not exist

When did the British surrender Singapore to the Japanese?

• 8 February 1942

• 15 February 1942

• 9 August 1942

• 12 September 1942

How can we play our part in protecting Singapore?

• Learn life-saving skills (e.g. CPR, how to use an AED)

• Look out for and help those who are less fortunate in our communities

• Learn to be discerning and stop the spread of fake news

• Join the Singapore Armed Forces

Answer explanation

Civil Defence - Learn life-saving skills (e.g. CPR, how to use an AED)

Social Defence - Look out for and help those who are less fortunate in our communities

Digital Defence - Learn to be discerning and stop the spread of fake news

Military Defence - Join the Singapore Armed Forces

At what time is the air raid siren sounded on Total Defence Day?

• 6.20 am

• 7.20 am

• 6.20 pm

• 7.20 pm

Who of the following are war heroes in JO?

• Lim Bo Seng

• Adnan Bin Saidi

• Halford Boudewyn

• Elizabeth Choy

Answer explanation

Lim Bo Seng - Resilient war hero, one of the leaders of Force 136, did not leak any secrets despite being tortured

Adnan Bin Saidi - Unwavering patriot, attempted to fight off the Japanese during their invasion

Elizabeth Choy - Steadfast Prisoner of War, supplied food, money and radio parts to POW

Halford Boudewyn - Resolute war spy, collected information and sent it to the British

Where did the Japanese land their troops during the invasion of Singapore?

• Marina Bay

• Pulau Ubin

• Woodlands coast

• Northwestern coast

Who helped the civilians during JO?

• Tomoyuki Yamashita

• Mamoru Shinozaki

• Kempeitai

• Arthur Percival

How did Mamoru Shinozaki help the civilians?

• Bailed locals out of jail

• Gave them “peace loving” certificates

• Provided them with shelter

• Gave them food rationing cards

What are the values people in Singapore picked up from the Japanese Occupation?

• Resilience

• Self-reliance

• Resourcefulness

• Creativity

Answer explanation

Resilience - Did not give up despite all their hardships

Self-reliance - Depended on themselves despite the lack of resources (e.g. for food and water)

Resourcefulness + Creativity - Despite having a lack of resources, locals came up with creative substitutes (e.g. medicine)