HIST chap 1

Question 1

What are internal factors? Provide examples.

Answer 1

. Internal factors: Internal factors, on the other hand, refer to elements or forces that originate within a particular country or region and shape its history from within. These factors can include:

• Political systems: The type of government, political ideologies, and policies pursued by a country’s leaders.
• Social and cultural changes
• Economic factors

Question 2

vWhat are external factors? Provide examples.

Answer 2

External factors are elements or forces that come from outside a particular country or region and have an impact on its history. These factors can include:

• Other countries or regions: The actions and interactions of neighboring or distant countries.
• International events: Global events such as wars, economic crises, or political revolutions.
• Trade and globalization.

Question 3

Explain the reasons for the rise of early Singapore (Temasek) in the 1300s. Provide examples and answers. (DEXA format)

Answer 3

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Question 4

Explain the reasons for the decline of early Singapore (Temasek) in the 1400s. Provide examples and answers. (DEXA format)

Question 5

What are the 4 types of source-based questions and what format is to be used for each answer?

Answer 5

1. INFERENCE -> The source tells me that (MESSAGE with ur own words). This is evident in the source as it states, (EVIDENCE). This suggests that (ELABORATE).
2. MESSAGE -> THE (AUTHOR) WANTS THE (AUDIENCE) TO KNOW THAT (MESSAGE). This is evident in the source as it states, (EVIDENCE). This suggests that (ELABORATE).
3. ATTITUDE -> The (AUTHOR) is (ATTITUDE) towards (ISSUE), depicting him to be (MESSAGE). This is evident in the source as it states, (EVIDENCE). This suggests that (ELABORATE).
4. PURPOSE -> The (AUTHOR) made/wrote this speech/letter BECAUSE he/she wants the (AUDIENCE) to know that (MESSAGE). This is evident in the source as it states, (EVIDENCE). In doing so, the (AUTHOR) wants the (AUDIENCE) to do (ACTION).

Question 6

In which instance should the answering format ‘D’ be used?

Answer 6

The question has the keyword ‘State’.

Question 7

In which instance should the answering format ‘DEX’ be used?

Answer 7

The question has the keyword ‘Describe’

Question 8

In which instance should the answering format ‘DEXA’ be used?

Answer 8

The question has the keyword ‘Explain’

Question 9

In what ways was Early Singapore connected?

Answer 9

• Political connections: Relations established between different countries/kingdoms.

-Economic connections: Trading connections established with other countries.

-Cultural connections: Related to customs (religious practices) or behaviour of people in a kingdom/country.

Question 10

Name the event that took place in 1299.

Answer 10

The founding year of the kingdom of Singapura.

Question 11

Name the event that took place in the 14th century.

Answer 11

The rise of maritime trade to Southeast Asia.

Question 12

Name the event that took place from the 15th to 16th century.

Answer 12

The rise of Melaka.

Question 13

Name the event that took place from the 17th to 18th century.

Answer 13

The battles between the Portuguese and Dutch.

Question 14

Name the event that took place in the 19th century.

Answer 14

The Arrival of raffles.