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Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Question1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Living in a Diverse Society 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 topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1. (a) Study Source A. Why do you think the photo was created? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B and Source C. In what ways do the sources disagree with each other? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. How far can you believe Source D? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. Are you surprised by Source E? Explain your answer. [7] (e) Study all sources. “Diversity is accepted in East Asia.” Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

2 CHR 2019 / HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES) 2272/01 & 2273/01 How far does East Asia celebrate diversity? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The East Asian region includes areas such as China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, North Korea and South Korea; with China and Japan being two of the more influential East Asian countries. Covering over 11 million square kilometres in land area and home to 1.6 billion people (22% of the world’s population), East Asia is culturally diverse. China alone recognises up to 52 different ethnic groups; all with their own different cultures and native customs. In the past decades, China has undergone some economic and social changes. Most notably, the fertility rate of China has dropped to 1.62 births per woman in 2016. There is also an increasing number of foreigners in China, 10,000 in the 1980s to 900,000 in 2016. Similarly, Japan has experienced many changes in the last few decades. Its fertility rate has dropped to 1.44 births per woman, one of the lowest in the world. This has resulted in many changes to curb the effects of brain drain. However, Japan is still home to many different cultural groups, although it officially declares that 98.5% of their population is Japanese, Japan is home to many ethnic minorities such as the Ainu, Ryukyuans and Burakumins. Study the following sources to determine if the diversity is celebrated in East Asia. Source A: A photo taken from a website promoting tourism in China.

3 CHR 2019 / HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES) 2272/01 & 2273/01 Source B: Adapted from an article titled “What does China want to achieve by ‘modifying’ Islam?” taken from an online German international news website. The Chinese government's plan to make Islam compatible with Chinese culture and society has attracted widespread criticism. On Sunday, Chinese authorities