Singapore in the 1970s- Part 2

When Queenstown Library was first opened, the library ordered sword-fighting books, books on Old Man Stories and offered bulk loans to factory workers. Why do you think the library had these initiatives?

As a result of the McDonalds trend, what were the buzzwords that soon emerge? ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• efficiency
• speed
• productivity

What was a major reason for the popularity of Japanese department stores in Singapore during the 1970s?

• They only sold luxury goods

• They were located only in the city center

• They were open 24 hours

• They introduced modern retail concepts, such as clear layouts and escalators

Which iconic buildings in 1970s Singapore were designed with vertical visibility and modern concepts to solve the challenges of multi-storey shopping centers?

• Marina Bay Sands

• People's Park Complex

• Golden Mile Complex

• Esplanade

Buildings like the Golden Mile Complex and People’s Park Complex were considered to represent:

• Old colonial styles

• Singapore's international fame in sports

• The pioneering spirit and hope for the future

• Decline in urban planning

What concern did experts express regarding Singapore’s built heritage from the 1960s and 1970s?

• Too many ancient buildings were under construction

• There was a risk of losing iconic buildings, leaving only very new or very old ones

• Excessive construction on reclaimed land

• Skyscrapers were being banned

How did the documentary describe Singapore’s journey through the 1970s?

• The decade was one of economic decline

• 
  Traditional lifestyles were strictly preserved
  

• Tourism alone drove the economy

• A decade of nation-building, with changes in identity, architecture, and society