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How Significant was the Japanese Occupation in Singapore's History?

Question 1 of 8

1

When did Singapore fall to the Japanese?

Select one of the following:

  • 12 February 1942

  • 13 February 1942

  • 14 February 1942

  • 15 February 1942

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

During the Japanese Occupation, the Japanese military police, the ______________, used fear to rule Singapore.

Select one of the following:

  • Force 136

  • Kempeitai

  • Allied Forces

  • MPAJA

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

During the Japanese Occupation, the ________________ was introduced to control the sales of food necessities.

Select one of the following:

  • black market

  • ration card

  • banana notes

  • Peace Living Certificate

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

During the Japanese Occupation, Singapore was renamed Syonan-to which means:

Select one of the following:

  • Light of the East Kingdom

  • Light of East Asia

  • Light of the Rising Empire

  • Light of the South

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

What was the Sook Ching operation?

Select one of the following:

  • Identify and eliminate suspected anti-Japanese elements among the Chinese community

  • To gather the Chinese community and teach them about Japanese culture.

  • To recruit soldiers to support the war efforts

  • To collect funds for the Japanese war efforts

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

Banana notes were issued during the Japanese Occupation. Why did these notes become worthless?

Select one of the following:

  • The Japanese printed too few of these notes

  • The Japanese printed too many of these notes

  • The people traded items in the black market

  • People preferred to use the Japanese currency

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

__________________ campaigns was carried out by the Japanese to influence the mind of the people in Singapore?

Select one of the following:

  • Hearts and Mind

  • Communal

  • Propaganda

  • Loyalty

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

The Japanese Occupation in Singapore showed the importance of

Select one of the following:

  • Forming closer diplomatic ties with countries in Asia

  • Being part of regional defense groups and partnerships

  • Depending on the world’s superpowers to defend us

  • Building our own defence force to ensure peace and stability

Explanation