Bukit Merah Secondary School 2024 Question Paper

Class Index Number Name BUKIT MERAH SECONDARY SCHOOL 'O' LEVEL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies 2260/01 2261/01 14 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. The number of marks is given in [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 6 printed pages and 2 blank pages Setter: Mdm Sriwanty & Mr Amal [Turn over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Being Part of a Globalised world 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. 1 Study Source A. What is the message of this cartoon? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. Does Source C prove that the concerns in Source B are unjustified? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Source D. How useful is this source as evidence of the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian War on European countries? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, are you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [7] 5 “The Russian-Ukrainian war has negatively impacted the economies of various countries.” Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How has the Russian-Ukrainian War impacted the global economy? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This war has caused half a million deaths amongst Ukrainian and Russian troops, and even more civilian deaths. The Russian-Ukrainian war has had significant repercussions on the global economy. One of the primary impacts is the disruption of global supply chains, particularly in the energy sector. Many countries are no longer using gas supplied by Russia . Energy prices soared due to higher cost for gas supplied from other places . This has led to increases in electricity prices in many countries, including Singapore. The war has caused shortages and price hikes in food commodities, exacerbating food insecurity in various regions. The war has also increased geopolitical tensions, leading to sanct