Secondary 2 Chapter 7

Which year did the Japanese Occupation start in Singapore?

(a)  

Which year did the Japanese Occupation end in Singapore?

(a)  

The dropping of the atomic bombs on (a)   and Nagasaki led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II in Asia.

What is the process called where previous colonial systems are removed, and countries hope to gain independence?

(a)  

Which of the following countries was NOT an example of a decolonised territory?

• Thailand

• Singapore

• Malaya

• Indonesia

Which of the following is a characteristic of decolonisation?

• Establishment of new colonial powers

• Increase in foreign rule

• Replacement with local rulers

• Expansion of European territories

What political belief says that all property is owned by the community / state / government?

(a)  

A (a)   is an overseas territory, where the people living there are usally not considered citizens. An example of this was Singapore.

Why was communism appealing in countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaya?

• It supported colonial rule.

• It promoted the exploitation of people.

• It opposed colonial rule and its exploitation of people.

• It encouraged foreign investment.

Which of these supported communism and which were anti-communist?

Groups:

(a) Supported communism

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(b) Anti-communist

• Chinese students in Singapore

• China

• Britain

• People's Action Party

• USSR

• Vietnam

• People in colonies

• Labour Front

• Poor workers