Sec 2 Chap 9 (part 2)

What was one way Singapore overcame security challenges via deterrence in 1967?

• By increasing trade with neighboring countries

• By introducing National Service (NS)

• By building more schools

• By reducing taxes

What does NS stand for in the context of Singapore's security measures?

• National Security

• National Service

• National Strategy

• National Support

Which organization was created in 1967 to provide the SAF with locally made military equipment and supplies?

• Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

• Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

• Charted Industries of Singapore (CIS)

• Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)

What type of equipment did the Charted Industries of Singapore (CIS) provide to the SAF?

• Medical supplies

• Educational materials

• Military equipment and supplies

• Agricultural tools

What was one of the reasons why Singapore's home-grown defence industry was important?

• It made Singapore reliant on foreign supplies

• It made the armed forces stronger

• It decreased the number of military personnel

• It reduced the need for military training

What is one way Singapore overcame security challenges via diplomacy?

• Establishing bilateral relations

• Increasing military spending

• Building a wall

• Reducing trade

What was one of the purposes of ASEAN when it was created?

• To combat the spread of communism in Southeast Asia

• To promote tourism in Asia

• To establish a common currency

• To create a free trade zone

What does establishing bilateral relations refer to?

• Relations between two individual countries

• Relations between multiple countries

• Relations within a country

• Relations between cities

What does membership in organizations allow Singapore to do?

• Participate in discussions and missions

• Increase its land area

• Reduce its population

• Lower its taxes

What is one effect of Singapore forging strong ties with a group of countries?

• Gives Singapore more allies

• Increases the cost of living

• Reduces the number of schools

• Increases traffic congestion