Social Studies Chapter 1–11 Revision Quiz

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This quiz assesses students’ understanding of key concepts from Chapters 1 to 11, covering topics such as citizenship, governance, national identity, diversity, secularism, globalisation, and economic competitiveness. Through multiple-choice questions, students will recall, analyse, and apply their knowledge on issues like the roles of government, shared values in society, racial and religious harmony, the impact of globalisation, and non-traditional security threats. The quiz is designed to reinforce classroom learning while encouraging critical thinking about real-world applications in a local and global context.

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Which of the following is not an appropriate governmental response to threats of transnational terrorism?

a) a. Increasing the security at airports and transport hubs

b) b. Participating in international and regional counter-terrorism cooperation

c) c. Educating the public how to watch out for signs of self-radicalisation in others

d) d. Closing off borders to prevent terrorists from entering

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32) Which of the following is not a strategic goal of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)?

a) a. Developing a vibrant cybersecurity system

b) b. Enhancing international cyber cooperation

c) c. Growing a robust cyber talent pipeline

d) d. Building a resilient workforce

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31) Which of the following statements is true?

a) a. Organisations only carry out cyberattacks to sabotage their rivals

b) b. Phishing is a cyberattack that changes the appearance and content of a website to spread falsehoods and misinformation

c) c. Only elderly are vulnerable to scams and cybercrimes

d) d. Malware infection is malicious software that affects the normal functioning of computers

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30) Which of the following is an example of an act of terrorism?

a) a. A group of drunk teenagers set fire to an abandoned car

b) b. Five men at a shopping mall get into a physical altercation after a dispute

c) c. Ukrainian soldiers are wounded by Russian soldiers during the war

d) d. Two men bomb the parliament building in an attempt to destabilise the government

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29) Which of the following is a non-traditional security concern?

a) a. Terrorism

b) b. Hate crimes

c) c. Cyber attacks

d) d. Food security

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28) Which of the following statements is untrue?

a) a. The spread of pop culture is largely due to globalisation

b) b. The spread of pop culture has led to an overall dilution of ethnic culture

c) c. Pop culture allows people around the world to better relate to one another

d) d. Pop culture is always determined by Western societies

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27) Which of the following is not an appropriate measure individuals can adopt in response to the economic impacts of globalisation?

a) a. Acquire skills to be more digitally savvy

b) b. Pursue lifelong learning by constantly gaining knowledge

c) c. Spend wisely to ensure enough savings during periods of unemployment

d) d. Stick to old mindsets and ideas that have worked well in the past

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26) Which of the following organisations is Singapore's central bank?

a) a. Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC)

b) b. Economic Development Board (EDB)

c) c. People’s Action Party (PAP)

d) d. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

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25) Which of the following is not the purpose of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?

a) a. To reduce or remove tariffs on imports and exports

b) b. To make trade and investments between countries easier

c) c. To reduce the cost of daily necessities for locals

d) d. To create more jobs for foreign countries

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24) Which of the following statements about globalisation is incorrect?

a) a. Globalisation has helped to reduce the overall cost of goods

b) b. Globalisation has increased economic vulnerability as countries are more dependent on each other

c) c. Globalisation has given us access to goods that were not possible before

d) d. Globalisation has resulted in a food shortage globally

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23) What is the definition of annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

a) a. It refers to the monetary value of all domestic spending within a country for a period of 1 year

b) b. It refers to the monetary value of all goods and services imported into a country for a period of 1 year

c) c. It refers to the monetary value of all goods and services exported out of a country for a period of 1 year

d) d. It refers to the monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country for a period of 1 year

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22) Which of the options include all the factors affecting a country’s economic competitiveness?

a) a. Political Power, Labour, Investment level and Technology

b) b. Political Power, Labour, Infrastructure, Technology and Education

c) c. Political Stability, Labour, Infrastructure, Technology and Climate

d) d. Political Stability, Labour, Infrastructure and Technology

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20) Which of the following is not a benefit of MNCs operating worldwide?

a) a. MNCs can access cheaper raw materials from foreign countries

b) b. MNCs can establish greater business connections between people, activities and goods

c) c. MNCs can hire more qualified individuals with the correct skill sets at a lower cost

d) d. MNCs can create a global culture that eradicates local culture

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19) Which of the following steps is wrong in the traditional supply chain network?

a) a. Raw materials from suppliers are transported to factories to produce goods

b) b. Finished goods are stored in warehouses till orders are placed

c) c. Consumers buy products from online or retail stores

d) d. Goods are transported directly to retailers for sale

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18) Based on the textbook, which is not a factor in the development of transportation?

a) a. Modes of transport have increased their speed and can cover longer distances

b) b. The capacity of carriage has increased to carry more people and goods

c) c. Technological advancements have reduced transportation costs

d) d. Greater peace between countries allows for smoother and faster trade

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17) What is the definition of Secularism?

a) a. The belief that production, distribution and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole

b) b. The belief that every individual has a right to practise their own religious beliefs in peace

c) c. The belief of commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation.

d) d. The belief of setting a clear separation of religious affairs from governance and not favouring one religion over another

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14) Which of the following is not a benefit of cultural fusion?

a) a. Artistic creativity can produce new designs and products

b) b. Combining different cultural knowledge can lead to new innovative solutions to problems

c) c. Great discussion and learning about other cultures

d) d. There is an increase in cultural appropriation

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13) What is the goal of Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCCs)?

a) a. To build social harmony through sporting excellence

b) b. To provide a platform for different religious groups to have a peaceful debate

c) c. To discuss new initiatives for racial harmony day

d) d. To promote racial and religious harmony among different religious, ethnic and community groups

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12) Which of the following statements is true?

a) a. A person’s race and ethnicity determines their religion

b) b. People with the same nationality share all of the same values

c) c. Race and ethnicity have the same meaning and can be substituted for each other

d) d. A person can change their socio-economic status

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11) Which of the following is not a factor to consider when identifying an individual’s race and ethnicity?

a) a. Customs and traditions

b) b. Physical characteristics

c) c. Language

d) d. Education level

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10) Which of the following include all the factors that shape the identities of people and contribute to a diverse society?

a) a. Race and ethnicity, Religion, Socio-economic status, Nationality and Cuisine

b) b. Race and ethnicity, Religion, Education status and Nationality

c) c. Race and ethnicity, Religion, Socio-economic status and Cuisine

d) d. Race and ethnicity, Religion, Socio-economic status and Nationality

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10) Which of the following is false about the citizen’s jury on diabetes?

a) a. The discussion sessions were held over the course of 2 months

b) b. An expert panel was present to provide information on current and future initiatives

c) c. Several recommendations from the citizen’s jury were considered and implemented

d) d. Only Singaporeans were permitted to participate as citizen jurors

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Which of the following will not strengthen a Singaporean’s sense of belonging?

a) a. Attending the National Day Parade

b) b. Representing the country at the Olympics

c) c. Participating in programmes that enhance the neighbourhood spaces

d) d. Going to Johor Bahru for the weekend

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8) Which of the following is not a guiding principle of governance?

a) a. Having good leadership

b) b. Ensuring a stake for everyone, opportunities for all

c) c. Practising meritocracy

d) d. Constantly changing to be different from everyone else

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7) Which of the following is not the main role of the government?

a) a. To ensure the economic and social well-being of citizens

b) b. To promote and protect a country’s national interests

c) c. To maintain law and order in the country

d) d. To interpret and apply laws

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6) Why is it necessary to have 3 branches of government?

a) a. To ensure that politicians are not overworked

b) b. To make the government appear more powerful to deter foreign aggression

c) c. To increase the efficiency of the government

d) d. To prevent the concentration of power within a small select group of individuals

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5) Which branch of the government is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws?

a) a. Parliament

b) b. Legislature

c) c. Judiciary

d) d. Executive

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4) Which of the following is not a branch of the government?

a) a. Executive

b) b. Legislature

c) c. Judiciary

d) d. Parliament

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Which of the following is an example of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)?

a) a. SG Enable

b) b. Down Syndrome Association

c) c. National St John Council

d) d. Zero Waste SG

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Which of the following is an example of shared national values?

a) a. A group of Singaporean students purchasing the same mobile phone model

b) b. A Taylor Swift concert is attended by thousands of international fans

c) c. Singaporeans queuing up to buy Hello Kitty plush toys

d) d. Japanese football fans clearing litter at the end of a football match during the 2018 World Cup

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Which of the following is not an attribute of citizenship?

a) a. Legal Status

b) b. Civic Participation

c) c. Shared Values

d) d. Cultural Identity

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5*40

a) 300

b) 100

c) 200

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