2024 CCHS Prelim Question Paper

SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. 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 issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. What can you learn from this source about American society? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Source B. Are you surprised by what this source says? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Sources C and D. How similar are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. Does Source F prove Source E is wrong? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Individuals are responsible for maintaining harmony in diverse societies. Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

2 Is conflict unavoidable in a diverse society? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Living in a diverse society where different races, nationalities, religions, socio-economic status can lead to both positive and negative experiences for individuals in the society. While diversity can be a strength to a more vibrant, innovative, and dynamic workforce, sometimes different views on values, beliefs and customs lead to conflicts that divide the country. In various countries, such as the United States and Myanmar, issues of racial and ethnicity inequality and discrimination remains a key source for conflicts and tensions. The division observed in the United States stems from a history of racism between the African Americans and the Caucasians. In the case of Myanmar, the ethnic conflict led to decade long of violence which has drawn international attention as the humanitarian crisis has yet to be resolved. On the other hand, Singapore, being a multicultural society, has been putting significant efforts in maintaining the unity o