P4 Social Studies Pre-Post WW2

When did the Japanese occupation of Singapore begin?

• 1941

• 1942

• 1945

• 1939

Which British military commander surrendered Singapore to the Japanese IN 1942?

• General Douglas MacArthur Percival

• General Tomoyuki Yamashita

• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

• General Bernard Montgomery

What was the name of the Japanese military force that occupied Singapore?

• Imperial Guard

• Kamikaze Battalion

• Imperial Japanese Army

• Rising Sun Brigade

During the occupation, what currency did the Japanese introduce in Singapore?

• Dollar

• Yen

• Banana Money

• Ruppiah

What significant event happened on February 15, 1942, in Singapore?

• Liberation Day

• Japanese Independence Day

• Fall of Singapore

• Victory Day

What were some of the hardships faced by the local population during the Japanese occupation?

• Increased economic prosperity

• Food abundance

• Strict rules and control

• Access to Education around the world

When did the Japanese occupation of Singapore come to an end?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1945

• 1944

Which country ruled over Singapore immediately after the Japanese occupation ended in 1945?

• Australia

• America

• Russia

• United Kingdom

What was the name of the political party that played a key role in Singapore's struggle for independence after World War 2?

• Communist Part of Malaya

• Democratic Action Party

• People Action Party

• SIngapore National Party

In what year did Singapore become a self-governing state within the British Empire?

• 1955

• 1965

• 1959

• 1965