Singapore's Need for Defence in 1965

Singapore's Need for Defence in 1965

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Singapore's Need for Defence in 1965

Singapore's Need for Defence in 1965

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What challenge did Singapore face after it gained its independence?

Lack of Citizens

Lack of Defence System

Poor Economy

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In 1965, Singapore's defence consisted of a small force made up of _________. (Choose all correct answers.)

10 tanks and 5 bomber planes

two ships and zero aircraft

about 1000 soldiers from the first and second Infantry Regiments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who was tasked by the Prime Minister in 1965 to set up an army to defend Singapore?

Lee Kuan Yew

Goh Kong Swee

Yusof bin Ishak

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How did Dr. Goh and his team decided to build the citizens' army?

large group of part-time soldiers only

small group of full-time soldiers only

small group of full-time soldiers and a large group of part-time soldiers together

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How did Dr. Goh address his problem of having a lack of military knowledge when he was tasked to create Singapore's army? (Choose all correct answers.)

He read books related to military matters,

He looked for the right people to join his team.

He engaged military experts from other countries to help Singapore.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Both Singaporean men and women volunteered to be part-time soldiers by early 1966.

TRUE

FALSE

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1960s, there were not enough volunteers in the army because most Singaporeans were attracted by other job opportunities.

TRUE

FALSE

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