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WorksheetsSingapore - Merger (Malaysia) and Separation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
In the early 1960s, there were proposals in Singapore for a 'Merger.' What does 'Merger' mean in this context?
The joining together of two schools in the same estate
The combining of several neighbouring territories into one nation
The combining of territories that share common borders
The cooperation of countries with a common religion
The proposed Merger would allow Singapore to retain control over her own ________________.
Education and labour policies
Military camps and internet service providers
culture and heritage
government and environment policies
What would the Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman have said before 1961 regarding Merger?
"Yes we in Malaya want Merger! Good for us! Bagus sekali"
"Hmm, will the communist influence 'down south' be too strong?"
"Let us wait and see what Britain says first."
"More is better than one."
Britain was reluctant to grant Singapore full independence on her own for the reasons below except ___________________.
Britain had important trading ties with Singapore
Britain needed to maintain a naval and military presence in SE Asia
Britain felt that Singapore was too small to survive on her own
Britain had invested heavily in Singapore sports
One reason why Lee Kuan Yew wanted a Merger was to promote a 'common market' between Singapore and Malaya. What is the strongest evidence of a 'common market' today?
Singapore schools taking Learning Journeys to Malaysia
Malaysian students studying in Singapore
The daily import of fruits, vegetables and meat from Johor into Woodlands
Common languages of English, Malay and Chinese
Which of the following would have likely asked the question in 1961: "In a Merger, will Singapore residents have the same equal rights as those in Malaya?"
Lim Chin Siong
Goh Keng Swee
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Syed Danial
Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew addressed the people of Singapore in a series of radio-talks in 1961 entitled - "The Battle for Merger." Why do you think he chose the word - "Battle"?
Which was the political party which strongly opposed the Merger proposal?
Labour Front
Workers Party
Peoples Action Party
Barisan Socialis
You are Noor Abdul and this is 1962. How would you, as a long-time resident of Singapore, vote in the Referendum?
Yes, I agree with Merger with Malaysia.
No, I do not agree with Merger with Malaysia.
During the Merger, Nio Guo Dong moved to the capital of Malaysia, K.L., to live. What does "K.L." stand for?
Kota Lima
Kuala Lumpur
Kota Langkawi
Kuala Langsat
Which nations opposed the formation of Malaysia in 1963?
Thailand and Myanmar
Johor and Singapore
Australia and Indonesia
Indonesia and Philippines
Identify all the features of the Singapore system of government during the period of Merger (1963 - 65).
Represented all races and ethnic groups
Actively promoted immigration
Upheld equality of citizens
Maintained colonial rule
What tragic event occurred on 21 July 1964 that almost destroyed Singapore society?
The Hock Lee Bus Riots started
Singapore surrendered to the Japanese
The sudden rise in prices sparked the "Durian Riots"
A series of inter-racial riots broke out
Arrange the following words (of events) in order of appearance.
Merger, Separation, Occupation.
Separation, Occupation, Merger.
Occupation, Merger, Separation.
Occupation, Separation, Merger.
What is the significance of 10 August 1965?
Singapore sent her first athletes to the Olympic Games
Singapore was a newly independent nation
Singapore's Prime Minister broke down in public
Singapore started National Service
