Chapter six(Methods the Japanese Used to control Singapore)

Question 1

Meting out the Harsh punishment

Answer 1

• Punishments were imposed on criminals and enemies of Japan
• Japanese killed those who were caught and put their heads publicly in places such as Cathay building
• Harsh punishments created fear and served as severe warning.
• Anti-Japanese were arrested.
• Food and cash will be rewarded to people who tell Japanese, suspects of being involved in anti-Japanese activity.

Question 2

Imprisoning Allied Soldiers

Answer 2

• Japnese Imprisoned British, Australians and allied europeans in Singapore, including women and children
• Allied prisoners of war(POW) were force to march in public from Bukit Timah Road to changi prison for imprisonment

Question 3

Carrying Out operating Sook Ching

Answer 3

-Aimed to identify and kill anti-Japanese elements among the population.
- Brutal purge of members of chinese community who were suspected of being anti-Japanese

Question 4

Methods the Japanese Used to control Singapore

Answer 4

• Imprisoning Allied Soldiers
• carrying out operating sook ching
• Meting out harsh punishment
• Coercing the chinese business community

Question 5

Coercing the Chinese Business Community

Answer 5

-Chinese businessmen were targeted as they supported chinese resistance to Japanese invasion
- Overseas Chinese Association ( OCA)
- Japanese demanded gift of 50 million straits dollar