WorksheetsS2 MYE Recap
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
What were people's views towards Singapore as "Home" before the Japanese Occupation?
Everyone saw Singapore as a "home"
Everyone saw Singapore as a temporary place to stay and work
Some saw Singapore as a "home"
Some saw Singapore as a temporary place to stay and work
Many people believed that Singapore was an ___________ ________ as Singapore was well-protected by the British
(a)
The British governed Singapore with an unequal system, usually with the Europeans having more privileges.
True
False
What does the term "Asia for Asians" (used by the Japanese) mean?
Freedom for everyone
All Asians will protect each other
Local Asian leaders will rule their own country with the guidance of the Japanese
To kick out the Europeans from Asia and stop them from entering Asia
How did the Japanese cultivate Asian consciousness in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation?
all students had to sing the Japanese National Anthem
all students will learn the Japanese language instead of English
they gave more locals administrative roles in the country
they used propaganda like books, posters and radio broadcast
There were 2 main anti-Japanese resistance movements in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation. What are they?
Malayan Communist Party (MCP)
Force 136
Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA)
People's Action Party
The British were welcomed back to Singapore after the Japanese Occupation
True
False
What are the reasons for the growing discontentment with the British?
There was insufficient food and people had to turn to the black market
Students had to return back to school after they re-opened
People had to live in cramped, overcrowded spaces due to scarce housing
There was insufficient jobs for people to make a living
Which of the following is true about the Maria Hertogh riots?
Many Muslims thought that the British judge showed favouritism towards the Dutch
Muslim newspapers tried to publish the case in an objective manner
The Eurasians attacked the Muslims
It caused chaos in the country and showed the displeasure people had towards the British
Which group of people in Singapore demanded for citizenship rights?
The Chinese
The Malays
The Indians
The Eurasians
The British continued to give privileges to the British officials rather than to local civil servants after the Japanese Occupation
True
False
What was the political party that was created due to increased political consciousness of the locals on 21 December 1945?
(a)
When did the British introduce the right to vote in Singapore?
1945
1948
1955
1959
The British introduced limited self-government in Singapore. Thus, the number of elected local ministers increased from zero in 1948 to (a) in 1955
Which of the following responsibilities were under the control of a local minister in 1955?
Education
External defence
Trade and industry
Housing
Finance
Singapore achieved full self-governance in 1959.
True
False
In 1959, what did the British continue to have full/partial control of in Singapore?
External affairs
External Defence
Internal Security
Finance
Why did the British grant Singapore more constitutional changes?
With more countries gaining independence, they realised it was inevitable for colonial rule to come to an end
They would rather win the support of the locals than to risk having Singapore fall to the MCP
They felt that Singapore was ready for more control over the country
They were pressured by the locals who pushed for more political changes
