SS exam (NYPS 4L) Part 1

1. First major trading port
2. Provides setting for many myths

Nota:

• * is probably more myth than history

1. Singapore was a thriving trading centre under Sang Utama
2. Attracted attention of Majahapit and then he fled to Melaka

1. Malays Chinese & Orang Lauts

   Nota:

   • Orang Lauts live in houseboats
2. Saw many traders and ships
3. Ships had to pass through narrow passage named "Dragon's Teeth Gate"
4. Describes SG as exotic, famous, frequented by traders, Chinese and piracy

1. A large fragment of sandstone originally at the mouth of SG river
2. Dates back to possibly as early as 10th or 11th century

1. Discovered at Parliament House
2. More than 100 Chinese coins
3. From 1023 to 1032
4. Probably for daily use
5. Found in 1996

1. From Ming dynasty (1405 - 1430
2. Discovered at Empress Palace
3. Found in 1998

1. Found in 1990
2. Discovered at Fort Canning
3. From 1400s
4. Made from melted glass
5. Made in China but not found in China