Yishun Sec 1E 2023 EOY

[Turn over YISHUN SECONDARY SCHOOL END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 1 EXPRESS CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HISTORY QUESTION BOOKLET 4 October 2023 1 hour 10 minutes No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number on all the work you hand in. Write in black/blue pen. Do not use paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Write all answers in the Answer Booklet provided. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer two out of three questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. For Examiner’s Use: ‘ This document consists of 5 printed pages.and 1 blank page 35

2 Section A: Source-Based Question (15 Marks) Answer all questions. Study the sources and Question 1 carefully, and then answer all parts of the question. For each question part, you should use the source(s) indicated to help you answer the question. In answering the questions, you should also use your knowledge of the top ic to help you in understanding and analysing the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. What does Source A tell you about Farquhar as a leader? Explain your answer. [4m] (b) Study Source B. What can you infer from Source B about the personal qualities of Raffles? Explain your answer. [5m] (c) Study Sources C and D. How similar are Sources C and D about the early development of Singapore? Explain your answer. [6m]

3 Who was responsible for the early development of Singapore? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Singapore’s development in the early years after its establishment is often credited to its strategic location and its founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Numerous history books have praised Raffles for his capability and vision for the founding of modern Singapore. Raffles is much celebrated in Singapore and his legacy lives on in history books as well as having schools and a hotel named after him. However, the many contributions of his able assistant, Major William Farquhar is less widely known. Raffles only made three visits to Singapore after its founding . Farquhar, who ser ved as First Resident of Singapore, remained behind in the early years after its founding before being dismissed by Raffles in 1823. Who was the one who contributed to the growth of early Singapore? Source A: An image of a well-crafted cup made with precious silver presented by European businessmen in Singapore to Farquhar before he left Singapore in December 1823, shortly after his dismissal by Raffles. Source B: An excerpt about the role Raffles played in the introduction of opium in Singapore in the early 19th century. Raffles was at first against introducing the sale of opium in Singapore but eventually he not only instruct