Secondary 2 Chapter 8 Quiz

What were the reasons for Singapore pursuing a merger with Malaya?

• To gain economic benefits from a common market

• To increase tensions with Malaya

• To gain independence from British colonial rule

• To make Singapore become a communist state

Why did the British colonial government hesitate to grant Singapore independence?

• They wanted Singapore to become a communist state

• They were eager to grant independence

• They believed Singapore was too small to survive on its own

• They had a good relationship with Singapore

Why was Tunku Abdul Rahman initially reluctant towards merger?

• Concerns about international relations
• Desire for increased military power
• Majority Chinese population would lead to loss of Malay political power and identity

• Fear of economic instability

Why did the Tunku Abdul Rahman change his mind and agree to the merger?

• Fear of an independent Communist-influenced Singapore

• Desire to maintain British influence in Singapore

• To establish a communist state in Malaysia

• To increase tensions with Singapore

What is the event that Singapore had to go through to decide on Merger?

Which was the political party that was formed that opposed Merger?

What was the reason behind Barisan Sosialis opposing Merger?

• Worried that Singapore citizens would not be granted citizenship

• Imbalance of the racial makeup once we join Malaya

• Allocation of seats in federal parliament is unfair

• Singapore may not be able to form a common market with Merger

Which countries/territories were unhappy with the formation of Malaysia

• North Borneo and Sarawak

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Brunei

What led to the separation of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965?

• Disagreements regarding the Common Market

• Disagreement over Revenue Contributuon

• Unfair treatment of races

• Differences in composition of political parties

What was the main reason for the disagreements regarding the Common Market between Singapore and Malaya?

• Malaya wanted to grant special privileges to Singapore

• Singapore wanted to increase tensions with Malaya

• Singapore wanted economic benefits while Malaya feared competition

• Both countries wanted to establish a communist state