CHANGKAT CHANGI 4NA Social Studies Preliminary Examination 2019

1 [Turn over Hi SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Exploring Citizenship and Governance Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What is the message of this source ? Explain your answer, using details of the source. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why do you think the writer made this comment ? Explain your answer, using details of the source. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. How reliable is this source in showing that Singaporeans support the name of the museum “Syonan Gallery – War and its Legacies? Explain your answer. [7] (e) How far do the sources in the case study show that changing the name of the museum was the right move? Explain your answer. [10]

2 [Turn over Should the Ford Factory Museum be named Syonan Gallery? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Following a year -long revamp of the Former Ford Factory, the National Archives of Singapore renamed it as Syonan Gallery: War and its Legacies. The National Archives is managed by the National Library Board (NLB). This gallery conta ined a permanent exhibition showcasing Singapore during the Japanese Occupation. On 9 February 2017, the media was invited to preview the exhibition before it was available to the general public. The media reported on the name change and this provoked a pu blic outcry. Many Singaporean s protested against this change as they felt that it glorified the Japanese during the Japanese Occupation and was insensitive to the sufferings endured by the people at that time. On 17 February, the name of the gallery was changed to Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies. The Minister for Communications and Information Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim apologised for the pain caused by its earlier name. Study the following sources to find out if the change in the name was the right decision. Source A: A picture taken from a social media website published on 16 February 2017.

3 [Turn over Hi Source B: A comment from a Singaporean, published in Straits Times on 11 February 2017. If the gallery at the war museum was created by the Japanese for the ir people in their own country, then I would have nothing to say. But in this instance, this is our gallery , to show Singaporeans the atrocities and humiliation that our people, especially the Chinese, suffered during the Japanese Occupation. What was “light”* to the Japanese , was calamity to the people of Singapore. I suggest that the name be changed simply to "The Japanese Occupation Gallery". * Syonan is a Japanese word that means Light of the South. Source C: A Facebook post by Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Long on 15 February 2017. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has expressed his support of naming an exhibition about the Japanese Occupation "Syonan Gallery". "The name of the exhibition, 'Syonan Gallery: War and Its Legacies', at the Former Ford Factory in Upper Bukit Timah Road has understandably caused strong reactions. We cannot erase our history or bury the past," he said. "The exhibition is a reminder of a traumatic period in our history and the suffering our pioneers experienced when Singapore lo st its freedom and even its name." "Every year, we observe Total Defence Day on this day, so that we will never forget that darkest time of our history," Mr Lee wrote. Source D: A comment by Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, published in Straits Times on February 17, 2017. Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said he had read comments made on the issue over the past two days and received many letters from Singaporeans of all races. He said people shared with him how the words "Syonan Gallery" had evoked deep hurt in them, as well as their parents and grandparents. "This was never our intention, and I am sorry for the pain the name has caused," he said. "I have reflected deeply on what I heard. We must honour and respect the feelings of those who suffered terribly and lost family members during the Japanese Occupation. I have therefore decided to remove the words 'Syonan Gallery' from the name of the exhibition, and name it 'Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies'. '' Source E: An article, titled “ NLB explains rationale behind naming new museum Syonan Gallery; name had sparked debate ”, published in Straits Times on 10 February 2017. NLB (National Library Board) said that after consulting historians and its advisory panel, it "decided that no other name captured the time and all that it stood for". Elaborating on the rationale behind its decision, NLB said , "The period when Singapore was known as Syonan was a very important part of our history. The new name of the gallery reminds us how brittle our sovereignty can be, as Singapore lost not only its freedom, but also its name during the Japanese Occupation. It is a somber reminder not to take our peace and harmony for granted, and to appreciate the need to defend ourselves.”

4 [Turn over SECTION B (Structured-Response Question) Question 2 is compulsory for all candidates. 2 Living in a Diverse Society Study the extracts carefully, and then answer the questions. Extract 1 Non- Residents 1.67M Citizens 3.41M PRs 0.52 M 11% Other religions

5 [Turn over Extract 2 Immigration has led to a diverse population. Common space provides opportunities for people of different nationalities, races and ethnicities, religions and socio-economic status to come together to work, play, live together and have common experiences. Extract 3 New immigrants can be integrated through the support of the community via ground-up initiatives that help them make friends with other residents in the community and adapt to the Singaporean way of life. (a) Extract 1 shows Singapore’s population and its diversity. Explain why it is difficult for the government to integrate locals and foreigners in Singapore. Explain your answer using one reason. [7] (b) Extract 2 and Extract 3 are about the parts played by the government and community in helping new immigrants integrate into Singapore society. Explain how common experiences and community support help to integrate new immigrants into Singapore society. [8] END OF PAPER Copyright Acknowledgements: Source A: https://news.nestia.com/detail/-/31727 Source B: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/revamped -war-museums-name-sparks-questions Source C: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/syonan -gallery-exhibition-is-a-reminder-of-a-traumatic-period-in-singapore- history-pm-lee Source D: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/syonan-gallery-renamed-after-public-outcry Source E: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb -explains-rationale-behind-naming-new-museum-syonan-gallery-name-had- sparked-debate

6 [Turn over Hi Suggested Answer Scheme Social Studies 2175/2176 Secondary 4 NA Section A: Source-Based Case Study 1 (a) Study Source A. What is the message of this source ? Explain your answer, using details of the source. [5] Level Level Descriptor and Rubrics Marks Allocation L1 Describes the picture 1m L2 Sub-message Award 2m for a sub-message, unsupported. Award 3m for a sub-