CCHM Prelim 2025 SS QP

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 is the message of the source? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Source B. Why do you think this source was published? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Sources C and D. Does Source D prove that Source C is wrong? 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 An increasingly diverse society is bad for building a cohesive national identity. Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

2 Are governments building national identity effectively in an increasingly diverse world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Living in a diverse society can lead to both positive and negative experiences for individuals, while also shaping broader societal outcomes. Building a strong national identity becomes even more complex when policy design may hinder the formation of a unified national identity. France’s assimilation policies illustrate this challenge well: immigrants are expected to adopt the beliefs and practices of the majority culture, often with little room for preserving their own identities. This approach can foster a sense of alienation among immigrant communities. In addition, external influences and global events continue to make integration even more challenging. In such diverse societies, fostering connections that transcend race, religion, and socio-economic status is a delicate and challenging task for governments worldwide. The presence of differing values and beliefs can threaten national unity, potentially leading to division and adverse consequences. Political parties and government actions are crucial in either fostering or obstructing the development of a cohesive national identity. Study the following sources to find out if governments have been building national identity effectively in an increasingly diverse world. Source A: A cartoon on France’s assimilation policy in managing socio-cultural diversity. 2025 Preliminary Examinations/CCHMS/ Secondary 4/ Humanities (Social Studies)

3 Source B: Insights by Brussels Signal, a group that challenges prevailing ideas and policies, positioning itself as a counter voice in addressing Europe’s complex challenges in response to the France riots in 2023. Source C: An article on Canada patriotism by Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, McMaster University on 17 April 2025. Source D: Survey findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between 17 and 20 June 2025, on behalf of Global News on the topic of national identity. For this survey, a sample of 1,000 Canadians aged 18+ was interviewed online. Ipsos is a global market research and polling company. Source E: A New Year message by Singapore’s then Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, published 2025 Preliminary Examinations/CCHMS/ Secondary 4/ Humanities (Social Studies)

4 in December 2023. Source F: An article published in May 2024 based on interviews with then Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong about national identity in an increasingly diverse society. SECTION B (Structured Response Questions) Answer both questions. Exploring citizenship and governance Study the extracts carefully, and then answer the questions. Extract 1 2025 Preliminary Examinations/CCHMS/ Secondary 4/ Humanities (Social Studies)

5 Extract 2 Governments play an important role in addressing the needs of society by providing resources and expertise on specific social issues. For example, in Singapore, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) was established to help address the needs of Social Service Agencies. Extract 3 Individuals can play a part in addressing the needs of society by volunteering their time, money and skills to help a cause that they feel passionate towards. Homage is an example of an individual’s initiative. 6 Extract 1 shows the Singapore’s government tax revenue for 2022 which was the same year of announcement of the Good and Service Tax (GST) hike from 7% to 9%. In your opinion, what are some reasons behind the Singapore’s government’s decision to raise the GST? Explain your answer with reference to two reasons. [7] 7 Extracts 2 and 3 reflect on the role of the government and role of individuals in addressing the needs of society. 2025 Preliminary Examinations/CCHMS/ Secondary 4/ Humanities (Social Studies)

6 Do you think the role of the government is more important than the role of individuals in addressing the needs of society? Explain your answer. [8] BLANK PAGE 2025 Preliminary Examinations/CCHMS/ Secondary 4/ Humanities (Social Studies)

7 Copyright Acknowledgements: Source A © https://www.cartoonstock.com/cartoon?searchID=EC383507 Source B © https://brusselssignal.eu/2023/07/why-is-france-so-bad-at-assimilating-migrants/. Source C © https://theconversation.com/rising-canadian-patriotism-is-a-chance-to-rethink-who-gets-to-belong-here-252482 S ource D © https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/canadian-pride-rise Source E © https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/work-harder-to-keep-society-united-and-strengthen-shared-identity-says-pm-lee Source F © https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-sensitive-issues-global-crisis-racism-4324026 202