Topics:
Venice: Rise and Fall of a Great City-State
2002 Qn 4:
(a) To what extent was the success of Venice from the 9th century onwards due to capable leadership? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) ‘The discovery of a new sea route to the East in the late 15th century was a disaster for Venice.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 4:
(a) How far was it the discovery of the new trade route to the East that destroyed Venice’s trade? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was its political system more a help than a hindrance to Venice? Explain your answer. (13m)
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Unit 5: LOOKING AHEAD
Topics:
Sustaining Singapore’s Development in the 21st Century
2003 Qn 2:
(a) How far can research and development transform Singapore into a knowledge-based economy? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Are developments in other countries a greater threat to Singapore’s future economic progress than constraints within Singapore itself? Explain your answer. (13m)
Good Governance in Singapore
2003 Qn 4:
(a) How far can practising meritocracy ensure an effective civil service in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Is social cohesion more crucial than effective political leadership in ensuring that good governance will continue in Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m)
Sustaining Singapore’s Development in the 21st Century
2003 Qn 2:
(a) How far can research and development transform Singapore into a knowledge-based economy? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Are developments in other countries a greater threat to Singapore’s future economic progress than constraints within Singapore itself? Explain your answer. (13m)
Good Governance in Singapore
2003 Qn 4:
(a) How far can practising meritocracy ensure an effective civil service in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Is social cohesion more crucial than effective political leadership in ensuring that good governance will continue in Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m)
Unit 4: GROWTH OF NATIONS
Topics:
Singapore’s Industrial Development 1960s-1980s
No question under this topic appeared before
Education: Case Studies of Singapore and Switzerland
2006 Qn 4:
(a) How far does the introduction of National Education contribute to the fostering of social cohesion in Singapore’s schools? (12m)
Health Services: Case Studies of Singapore and Welfare State in Britain
2006 Qn 4:
(b) ‘The idea of a Welfare State is wrong.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Population: Case Study of Singapore
No question under this topic appeared before
Housing: Case Study of Singapore
2002 Qn 3:
(a) To what extent is Singapore’s public housing programme due to the need to maximise land use? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) No longer in syllabus
Singapore’s Industrial Development 1960s-1980s
No question under this topic appeared before
Education: Case Studies of Singapore and Switzerland
2006 Qn 4:
(a) How far does the introduction of National Education contribute to the fostering of social cohesion in Singapore’s schools? (12m)
Health Services: Case Studies of Singapore and Welfare State in Britain
2006 Qn 4:
(b) ‘The idea of a Welfare State is wrong.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Population: Case Study of Singapore
No question under this topic appeared before
Housing: Case Study of Singapore
2002 Qn 3:
(a) To what extent is Singapore’s public housing programme due to the need to maximise land use? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) No longer in syllabus
Unit 3: CONFLICT AND COOPERATION
Topics:
Conflicts Among Nations
2004 Qn4:
(a) To what extent were ideological differences between North and South Korea the cause of the Korean War? Explain your answer. (12m)
2005 Qn3:
(a) How far is competition for scarce resources the reason for conflict between countries? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the intervention of the USA more a help than a hindrance in resolving the Korean War? Explain your answer. (13m)
Diplomacy and Deterrence
2004 Qn 4:
(b) Here are three types of diplomatic relations:
Bilateral Relations
Regional Relations
Membership of the United Nations Organisation
Which do you think is the most important for Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m)
Conflicts Among Nations
2004 Qn4:
(a) To what extent were ideological differences between North and South Korea the cause of the Korean War? Explain your answer. (12m)
2005 Qn3:
(a) How far is competition for scarce resources the reason for conflict between countries? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the intervention of the USA more a help than a hindrance in resolving the Korean War? Explain your answer. (13m)
Diplomacy and Deterrence
2004 Qn 4:
(b) Here are three types of diplomatic relations:
Bilateral Relations
Regional Relations
Membership of the United Nations Organisation
Which do you think is the most important for Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m)
Unit 2: HARMONY AND DISCORD
Topics:
Sri Lanka
2003 Qn 3:
(a) How far were the citizenship rights a cause of the conflict between Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the economic impact of the Tamil-Sinhalese conflict more damaging to Sri Lanka than the political impact? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 2:
(a) How far was language policy the cause of the conflict between Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the LTTE more a help than a hindrance to the Tamil cause? Explain your answer. (13m)
Northern Ireland
2006 Qn 3:
(a) How far did competition for employment explain why Catholics in Northern Ireland started the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s? (12m)
(b) ‘Britain was wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Sri Lanka
2003 Qn 3:
(a) How far were the citizenship rights a cause of the conflict between Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the economic impact of the Tamil-Sinhalese conflict more damaging to Sri Lanka than the political impact? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 2:
(a) How far was language policy the cause of the conflict between Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) Was the LTTE more a help than a hindrance to the Tamil cause? Explain your answer. (13m)
Northern Ireland
2006 Qn 3:
(a) How far did competition for employment explain why Catholics in Northern Ireland started the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s? (12m)
(b) ‘Britain was wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Unit 1: BIRTH OF NATIONS
Topics:
In and Out of Malaysia (1963-1965)
2002 Qn 2:
(a) To what extent was the merger with Malaya in 1963 due to Singapore’s desire for independence? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) ‘Singapore’s separation from Malaysia was a disaster.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 2:
(a) How far did concerns with economic survival lead to merger between Malaya and Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) ‘Separation from Malaysia was wrong for Singapore.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
In and Out of Malaysia (1963-1965)
2002 Qn 2:
(a) To what extent was the merger with Malaya in 1963 due to Singapore’s desire for independence? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) ‘Singapore’s separation from Malaysia was a disaster.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 2:
(a) How far did concerns with economic survival lead to merger between Malaya and Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b) ‘Separation from Malaysia was wrong for Singapore.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
For ALL Social Studies students
Hi guys!
I've arranged the past year 'O' Level exam questions according to their themes and topics.
In the event you want to specialise in any topic, do have a go at the past year questions to test your own understanding of the topic.
Cheers,
Mr. Siah
I've arranged the past year 'O' Level exam questions according to their themes and topics.
In the event you want to specialise in any topic, do have a go at the past year questions to test your own understanding of the topic.
Cheers,
Mr. Siah
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Unit 3: The World After World War II
The Cold War in the West, 1945-1961
2002 Qn4:
(a) Why did the USA introduce the Marshall Plan? (12m)
(b) Was the Soviet Union’s fear of attack from the West the most important cause of the Cold War? Explain your answer. (13m)
2004 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the USA and the USSR become enemies after the end of the Second World War? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Berlin Blockade was a mistake by Stalin? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the Berlin Blockade take place? (12m)
(b) ‘The USSR’s control over Eastern Europe was complete by the early 1960s.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
China: From the Civil War to the Death of Mao
2005 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Mao start the Cultural Revolution? (12m)
(b) ‘Mao’s leadership of China between 1966 and 1976 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
The Failure of Communism in the Soviet Union and the Disintegration of the Iron Curtain (1989)
2003 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Communist governments in Eastern Europe fall in 1989? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason for Gorbachev’s failure as leader of the Soviet Union wa his policy of glasnost.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
2002 Qn4:
(a) Why did the USA introduce the Marshall Plan? (12m)
(b) Was the Soviet Union’s fear of attack from the West the most important cause of the Cold War? Explain your answer. (13m)
2004 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the USA and the USSR become enemies after the end of the Second World War? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Berlin Blockade was a mistake by Stalin? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the Berlin Blockade take place? (12m)
(b) ‘The USSR’s control over Eastern Europe was complete by the early 1960s.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
China: From the Civil War to the Death of Mao
2005 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Mao start the Cultural Revolution? (12m)
(b) ‘Mao’s leadership of China between 1966 and 1976 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
The Failure of Communism in the Soviet Union and the Disintegration of the Iron Curtain (1989)
2003 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Communist governments in Eastern Europe fall in 1989? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason for Gorbachev’s failure as leader of the Soviet Union wa his policy of glasnost.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
Unit 2: World War II
War In Europe
2002 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the British Government appease Germany in the 1930s? (12m)
(b) Was the failure of the League of Nations the most important cause of the Second World War? Explain your answer. (13m)
War in the Pacific
2003 Qn 3:
(a) Why were the Japanese aggressive towards China during the 1930s? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour in 1941 was they wanted to destroy American power in the Pacific.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
End of War
(no questions set on this topic thus far)
Peace Settlements and the Founding of the United Nations
2006 Qn 3:
(a) Why was the United Nations Organisation set up after World War 2? (12m)
(b) ‘The peace settlement after World War 2 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
2002 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the British Government appease Germany in the 1930s? (12m)
(b) Was the failure of the League of Nations the most important cause of the Second World War? Explain your answer. (13m)
War in the Pacific
2003 Qn 3:
(a) Why were the Japanese aggressive towards China during the 1930s? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour in 1941 was they wanted to destroy American power in the Pacific.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
End of War
(no questions set on this topic thus far)
Peace Settlements and the Founding of the United Nations
2006 Qn 3:
(a) Why was the United Nations Organisation set up after World War 2? (12m)
(b) ‘The peace settlement after World War 2 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
Unit 1: The World Before World War II
Russia: Fall of Monarchy and the Rise of Communism, 1917-1941
2002 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War? (12m)
(b) Was Stalin’s persecution of his political enemies the most important factor that enabled him to control the Soviet Union? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans for industry? (12m)
(b) ‘Stalin’s industrial and agricultural reforms were a total success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
China: Fall of Monarchy and KMT-CCP Rivalry, 1911-1937
2004 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) turn against his Communist allies in 1927? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Long March was a success for the Communists? Explain your answer. (13m)
Impact of World War I
2003 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Allies impose a tough peace settlement on Germany in 1919? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason Germany hated the Treaty of Versailles was reparations.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 2:
(a) Why was the League of Nations set up after World War 1? (12m)
(b) ‘The Treaty of Versailles was a failure.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
Rise of Nazism in Germany
2004 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the effects of the Great Depression help Hitler to gain power in Germany? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that Hitler’s policies were a success for German people during the 1930s? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 3:
(a) Why did Hitler completely control Germany by late 1934? (12m)
(b) ‘Nazi economic policies up to 1939 were a complete success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
2002 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War? (12m)
(b) Was Stalin’s persecution of his political enemies the most important factor that enabled him to control the Soviet Union? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans for industry? (12m)
(b) ‘Stalin’s industrial and agricultural reforms were a total success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
China: Fall of Monarchy and KMT-CCP Rivalry, 1911-1937
2004 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) turn against his Communist allies in 1927? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Long March was a success for the Communists? Explain your answer. (13m)
Impact of World War I
2003 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Allies impose a tough peace settlement on Germany in 1919? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason Germany hated the Treaty of Versailles was reparations.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
2006 Qn 2:
(a) Why was the League of Nations set up after World War 1? (12m)
(b) ‘The Treaty of Versailles was a failure.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)
Rise of Nazism in Germany
2004 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the effects of the Great Depression help Hitler to gain power in Germany? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that Hitler’s policies were a success for German people during the 1930s? Explain your answer. (13m)
2005 Qn 3:
(a) Why did Hitler completely control Germany by late 1934? (12m)
(b) ‘Nazi economic policies up to 1939 were a complete success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
[For History Students] Past Year 'O' Level Questions
This is only for the eyes of the History Elective Students.
I've arranged the past year 'O' Level exam questions according to their themes and topics.
In the event you want to specialise in any topic, do have a go at the past year questions to test your own understanding of the topic.
Cheers,
Mr. Siah
I've arranged the past year 'O' Level exam questions according to their themes and topics.
In the event you want to specialise in any topic, do have a go at the past year questions to test your own understanding of the topic.
Cheers,
Mr. Siah
Thursday, October 4, 2007
How to contact Mr. Siah ...
Ok folks,
If you would like to approach me personally to check your work, do arrange a consultation with me so that I can make myself available and reserve a slot for you.
Otherwise, I may be out marking the Final Term Exam scripts or working out to eliminate my belly fats :)
I can be contacted via:
Email - mistersiah@hotmail.com
Phone - 64794072 ext. 198
Mr. Siah
If you would like to approach me personally to check your work, do arrange a consultation with me so that I can make myself available and reserve a slot for you.
Otherwise, I may be out marking the Final Term Exam scripts or working out to eliminate my belly fats :)
I can be contacted via:
Email - mistersiah@hotmail.com
Phone - 64794072 ext. 198
Mr. Siah
QSS 401 of 2007
Welcome folks!
This blog has been specially created with the aim of facilitating your revision for the 'O' Levels.
Your subject teachers would be invited to post comments, notes, tips, worksheets, announcements, etc.
Do check this blog regularly for updates.
Mr. Siah
This blog has been specially created with the aim of facilitating your revision for the 'O' Levels.
Your subject teachers would be invited to post comments, notes, tips, worksheets, announcements, etc.
Do check this blog regularly for updates.
Mr. Siah
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