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WorksheetsSec 2 HY: Battle for Merger
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
When did Singapore obtain full internal Self-Government?
1955
1959
1963
1965
What were the two main reasons (put forward by the PAP) for Singapore needing to pursue Merger with Malaya?
Political Independence & Economic Survival
Political Independence & Racial Equality
Economic Survival & Social Harmony
None of the above
Why were the British reluctant to grant independence to Singapore without merger?
Feared the spread of Communism throughout Southeast Asia
Thought that Singapore lacked the natural resources / economic base to survival on its own
Felt that Singapore was too weak to protect itself from various threats
All of the above
What is a Tariff?
The promotion of free trade between two countries
A ban imposed by a government on people entering or leaving the country.
A tax imposed by a government on goods entering or leaving the country.
All of the above
What does having a Common Market between Singapore and Malaya imply?
Higher tariffs imposed on goods passing between countries.
No tax imposed on goods passing between countries.
No restrictions imposed on goods passing between countries.
Stricter limitations imposed on goods passing between countries.
Who is the leader of this party?
Fong Swee Suan
Lee Kuan Yew
Lim Chin Siong
Lim Yew Hock
When was the Barisan Sosialis formed?
1955
1959
1961
1963
Why did the Barisan Sosialis oppose merger?
Feared that their activities would be suppressed by anti-Communist Malaya
Concerned over unequal citizenship rights for the people of Singapore
Unfair representation for Singapore in the Malaysian Parliament
All of the above
When was the Referendum over merger held?
1961
1962
1963
1965
What was the result of the Referendum?
For Merger
Against Merger
Which 1963 Operation led to the detention of many Barisan Sosialis leaders?
Operation Stonecold
Operation Coldstorage
Operation Coldstore
Operation Cloudstore
Which territories were to be included in the Federation of Malaysia?
Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore
Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, Malaya
Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, Malaya, Brunei
Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, Malaya, Brunei, Malaysia
Which Southeast Asian Countries opposed Singapore's merger with Malaya?
China & Vietnam
Indonesia & The Philippines
Indonesia & Thailand
The Philippines & Vietnam
When was the Federation of Malaysia formed?
1963
1964
1965
1966
