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WorksheetsContributions of our Pioneer Leaders
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The National Coat of Arms, also known
as the State Crest, serves as a symbol of
Singapore’s status as a (i) ________________
and (ii) _________________ state.
Self-governing
Self-reliant
democratic
independent
The State Crest and the National Flag were designed by the committee led by _______________.
Mr Othman Wok
Mr S Rajaratnam
Dr Toh Chin Chye
Dr Goh Keng Swee
The translation of Majulah Singapura in English is _______________.
Forward Singapore
Onward Singapore
Outward Singapore
Toward Singapore
Majulah Singapura was composed by ____________
Othman Wok
Yusof Ishak
Zubir Said
Identify the Pioneer Leaders from left to right.
Zubir Said
Othman Wok
Yusof Ishak
Zubir Said
Yusof Ishak
Othman Wok
Yusof Ishak
Zubir Said
Othman Wok
Yusof Ishak
Othman Wok
Zubir Said
Who was our First Head of State?
A
B
C
President Yusof Ishak often urged the Malay community to improve their lives through _____________ and hard work.
arts
education
journalism
sports
Who was tasked by the then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew to set up an army to defend Singapore in 1965?
Goh Keng Swee
S Rajaratnam
Toh Chin Chye
Othman Wok
What lesson(s) did we learn from the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces in 1942?
We should depend on others to defend our country.
We should build our own defence forces.
We should not rely on other countries to defend our country.
We should leave the defence to the government.
In 1967, the government passed a law requiring all medically fit ________ -year-old male citizens to undergo National Service.
16
17
18
19
How did Goh Keng Swee and his team gather support from Singaporeans for National Service?
Fined those who refused to join the defence force.
Recruited volunteers to be part-time soldiers
Explained to Singaporeans the importance of National Service
Organised send-off parties for NS men and their families
The Singapore Armed Forces comprises the (a) ___________, (b) _____________ and (c) __________.
army
fire brigade
air force
navy
When was full-time National Service introduced in the Police Force?
1965
1970
1975
1980
What is the significance of 21 July in Singapore's history?
Hijacking of Singapore Airlines SQ 117
Race Riots
Terrorist Attack
Collapse of Hotel New World
Which of the pioneer leaders contributed to promoting racial harmony in Singapore?
Othman Wok
Goh Keng Swee
Toh Chin Chye
Sinathamby Rajaratnam
Besides playing an important role in promoting racial harmony, Mr Othman Wok also believed that ________ could help to unite the people of Singapore.
arts
sports
music
S Rajaratnam drafted the national pledge during his term as Minister for _____.
Trades and Industry
Home Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Culture and Social Affairs
After Singapore became independent in 1965, it was in a vulnderable state.
Which of the following reasons are true?
Only 1000 soldiers in the defence force
No TV Programmes
Had only 2 warships to defend its waters
No air force to defend its skies
Indicate in the timeline, the roles that Mr S Rajaratnam played before and after he entered politics.
(A) Member of PAP
(B) Jounalist
(C) Minister for Foreign Affairs
(D) Minister for Culture
(A) Minister for Culture
(B) Journalist
(C) Minister for Foreign Affairs
(D) Member of PAP
(A) Minister for Foreign Affairs
(B) Member of PAP
(C) Minister for Culture
(D) Journalist
(A) Journalist
(B) Member of PAP
(C) Minister for Culture
(D) Minister for Foreign Affairs
Which one of the defence forces was the first to introduce full-time National Service?
The Army
The Police
The Navy
The SCDF
