Sec 1 Chapter 4: Singapore's development as port city

What were the push factors for migrants coming to Singapore?

• Political stability

• Hunger and poverty

• Better job prospects

• Trade opportunities

What were the pull factors for migrants coming to Singapore?

• Free port status

• Limited job opportunities

• Strict immigration policies

• High taxes

What educational opportunities were provided by the migrants?

• No educational opportunities

• Only for boys

• Christian missionaries set up schools for girls

• Only for wealthy families

What healthcare services were provided by the migrants?

• Limited access to medical treatment

• No healthcare services

• Private hospitals for the wealthy

• Free treatment and medicine for all races

Which country did Gan Eng Seng come from?

• Arabia

• Britain

• China

• India

What was the name of the hospital constructed by Tan Tock Seng?

• Raffles Hospital

• Tan Tock Seng Hospital

• Singapore General Hospital

• Mount Elizabeth Hospital

What was the main reason for Indians to come to Singapore after the Indian Revolt?

• To establish a new government

• To seek peaceful lives

• To start a rebellion

• To spread their culture

What were some reasons for Chinese migrants to come to Singapore?

• To study abroad

• To join the military

• To start businesses

• To escape famine

What was the main reason for Javanese migrants to come to Singapore?

• To experience different culture

• To escape drought

• To seek better job prospects

• To study English

What was the main reason for migrants to provide educational opportunities in Singapore?

• To gain fame

• To help the poor and needy

• To promote cultural exchange

• To gain political power