AES_2E_HY_MYE_2019_QP

This Question Paper consists of 5 printed pages including this page. Name: __________________________________ ( ) Class: _________ ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2019 HISTORY ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL LEVEL : Secondary 2 Express DATE : 13 May 2019 CLASS(ES) : Secondary 2/1 & 2/2 DURATION : 1 hour 10 minutes Additional Materials provided: 4 sheets of writing paper INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Write your name, index number and class at the top of this page. Write your name and index number clearly on the top of every paper used. Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid and tape. At the end of the examination, secure your writing paper with the string provided and submit the answer script and question paper separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. SECTION A (15 marks) Answer all parts of Question 1. SECTION B (20 marks) Answer all parts of Question 2 and Question 3. For Examiner’s use: Section A / 15 Section B / 20 TOTAL / 35 [Turn over

2 HISTORY/LS/2E/MYE/19 Section A: Source-Based Question Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. Study the sources carefully, and then answer all parts of Question 1. For each question part, you should use the source(s) highlighted to help you answer the question. In answering the questions, you should also use your knowledge of the topic to help you understand the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. What can you infer from the brochure about the merger ? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why was this speech published? Explain your answer. [5] (c) Study Source C. Why did Lim Chin Siong make this speech? Explain your answer. [5]

3 HISTORY/LS/2E/MYE/19 Why did Singapore merge with Malaya in 1963? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. After World War II, the British returned to Malaya and Singapore and ruled the two territories separately. By 1957, Malaya had achiev ed independence from the British. Singapore was also seeking to achieve