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WorksheetsConfucianism in Singapore
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When was the Maintenance of Parent Act introduced?
1995
1990
2000
1999
According to the Confucian perspective, how many “Shared Values” are there?
4
5
6
7
What is not the negative effect of the “Maintenance of Parent Act”
Increasing pressure owing to the modernization of society.
Requiring more supplementary health care and social security measures in the future.
Educating passive and obedient citizens, inhibiting differences and diversity in discourses.
Which one of the time periods below is ‘‘Character and Citizenship Education’’ launched by the Ministry of Education in Singapore?
1995
2014
2012
1984
Which of the following is not included in "Our Shared Values" in Singapore?
Community before nation and self before society
Family as the basic unit of society
Racial and religious harmony
Community support and respect for the individual
What is the influence of Confucian ideology on Singapore's education?
The importance of family and society
The value of knowledge and self-cultivation
Both A and B
When was Confucianism introduced in Singapore?
16th
17th
18th
19th and 20th
What is the purpose of launching the ‘‘Character and Citizenship Education’’ program in Singapore?
To learn about Chinese societies
Aims to focus on students’ character development.
They think this program can help Singapore to pull the economy up from the slumps.
What is the biggest problem in Singapore’s society?
Economy
Gender discrimination
Education
In Confucianism, men receive better treatment than women ( higher patriarchy than women).
True
False
According to “Maintenance of Parent Act (1995)”, which responsibilities do the children have to take?
Give parents a lump sum for their maintenance
Care for their parents
Pay their parents a monthly allowance or other periodical payment
Confucianism is a system of _____, social philosophy, educational philosophy, and_____ initiated by Confucius in the 6th-5th century BCE
ethics
manners
political philosophy
self-actualization
Singapore was the first country to incorporate Confucianism directly into school curriculum.
True
False
Why did the Ministry of Education have to abandon " Confucian Ethics Curriculum"?
A reaction of repulsion from other religions
The objections from citizens
The disapproval of schools
From a Confucian perspective,the process of sel-cultivation requires_____.
self-directed learning
moral motivation
financial support
self-actualization
