Sec 2 C7: MH & Anti-NS riots

What year did the Maria Hertogh riots occur in Singapore?

• 1950

• 1954

• 1955

• 1959

What was the cause of the Maria Hertogh riots?

• Religious tensions

• Economic inequality

• Cultural clashes

• None of the above

Which group was involved in the Anti-National Service riots in Singapore?

• Chinese students

• Malay students

• Indian students

• Eurasian students

What year did the Anti-National Service riots take place in Singapore?

• 1950

• 1953

• 1954

• 1958

What was the main issue that sparked the Anti-National Service riots?

• Compulsory military service for males in Singapore

• Language policy in schools

• Religious discrimination

• Labour rights for students

What was the outcome of the Maria Hertogh riots?

• Implementation of stricter colonial laws

• Heightened racial and religious tensions

• Establishment of inter-ethnic harmony committees

• Introduction of multicultural education in schools

How did the government respond to the anti-national service riots?

• Imposed martial law in affected areas

• Established a commission to investigate causes

• Introduced reforms to the national service policy

• Deployed additional police forces to maintain order

Which of the following is a lesson that can be learned from both the Maria Hertogh riots and the Anti-National Service riots?

• The importance of inclusive national policies

• The need for stricter law enforcement

• The benefits of segregation among ethnic groups

• The inevitability of inter-ethnic conflicts

What was the role of the media during the Maria Hertogh riots?

• The media played a neutral role in reporting the event

• The media sensationalized the event and fueled tensions

• The media actively promoted peace and reconciliation

• The media was censored by the government during the riots

How did the Maria Hertogh riots and the Anti-National Service riots impact Singapore's journey towards independence? (Make a guess!)

• They delayed the independence process due to internal conflicts

• They accelerated the push for independence as a unifying cause

• They had no significant impact on the independence movement

• They led to increased colonial control over Singapore