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JAPANESE RULE
INDEPENDENCE
IDENTITY
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When was Singapore captured by the Japanese?
15 February 1942
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In which year was voting first made compulsory?
1959
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Who wrote the National Pledge?
Mr. Sinnathamby Rajaratnam
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How many National symbols does Singapore have?
6
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Why did the Japanese Military Police, also known as the kempeitai, had informers all around the island?
To help them identify people who were anti-Japanese.
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Which party won the elections in 1959?
The People's Action Party (PAP)
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Which country still shares the same currency values as Singapore?
Brunei
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Name the 6 National Symbols of Singapore.
- National Crest, National Flag, National Anthem, National Pledge, National Flower & Lion Head Symbol
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Due to the shortage of food after the war, what food items were controlled through rationing?
Rice, Salt and Sugar
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Why did the Singapore leaders agreed with the decision for Singapore to leave Malaysia?
To prevent racial riots from occurring again.
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What does the tiger on the National Crest represents?
It represents our country's historical link with Malaysia
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Besides being sung in schools and National Day celebrations, the National Anthem, written by the late Mr. Zubir Said, is also played at...?
Other events such as the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) when any of our athletes wins a gold medal.
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Mr Lim Bo Seng, joined the _______________ group and led a group known as _______________ who spied for the British.
anti-Japanese.....Force 136
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How did Singapore manage to be completely free from British Rule?
Singapore convinced the British that it can defend itself by merging with Malaya to form another country.
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The late Dr Toh Chin Chye was the man who led the team that created the ________________ and _______________ of Singapore. He was also the one who selected Singapore's ______________________.
National Flag...National Crest..........National Anthem.
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Like National Anthem, the National Pledge, written by Mr.Sinnathamby Rajaratnam, serves a reminder to Singaporeans not to....?
It reminds Singaporeans not to be divided over race, language or religion.
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Life after the war was still difficult for the people in Singapore. What were the problems faced by the people at that time?
Lack of food, Lack of Jobs, Lack of Utilities, Not enough housing and Poor Health conditions
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Why did David Marshall resigned his post as Chief Minister?
As promised, true to his words, he resigned when he failed to get the British to agree to give more control over Singapore to locals.
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Where can we find the orchid motif being used on?
Singapore souvenirs and on shirts, dresses and jewellery when Singaporeans represent our nation overseas or on special occasions such as NAtional Day
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What does the lion and the five partings on the lion's mane represent?
Lion represents - courage, strength and excellence, showing our nation's determination to meet the challenges before us and the 5 partings on lion's mane represents - democracy, peace, progress, justice & equality