ISSUE 2: Living in a Diverse Society

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Which of the following are factors that can shape a person's identity? (Page 120)

a) Race, religion, nationality, and socio-economic status

b) Height, weight, eye color, and blood type

c) Transportation system, road signs, weather, and traffic lights

d) Phone brand, internet provider, video game scores, and screen size

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What is the main difference between race and ethnicity? (Page 121)

a) Race refers to a person's favourite culture, while ethnicity refers to their skin color

b) Race is about physical traits like skin colour, while ethnicity relates to cultural factors such as language, traditions, and beliefs

c) Race is chosen by the individual, while ethnicity is assigned at birth

d) Race and ethnicity mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably

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What is the main purpose of the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system in Singapore? (Page 126)

a) To ensure that minority racial groups are represented in Parliament

b) To reduce the number of Members of Parliament

c) To reduce the number of Members of Parliament

d) To separate political parties based on regions

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What is the main objective of the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) in Singapore’s public housing? (Page 126)

a) To prioritize housing for certain races based on historical population

b) To allow residents to choose neighbours based on ethnicity

c) To group all residents of the same race in specific neighbourhoods

d) To ensure a balanced mix of ethnic groups in HDB estates and promote racial harmony

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Which of the following best defines religion? (Page 131)

a) A system of government laws and rules

b) A set of beliefs, practices, and values often centered around the worship of a God or many gods

c) A cultural tradition based only on food and clothing

d) A group of people who live in the same area

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What does socio-economic status generally refer to? (Page 133)

a) A person’s fashion style and personality

b) A person’s age, gender, and hobbies

c) A person’s social and economic position based on income, education, and occupation

d) A person’s religion and ethnic background

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What does social mobility refer to? (Page 137)

a) The ability of people to move quickly in large social groups

b) The change in a person's socio-economic status from a lower to a higher socio-economic position

c) The freedom to choose your own friends and hobbies

d) The act of moving from one city to another for work

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What does nationality refer to? (Page 139)

a) The food and clothes a citizen prefers most of the time

b) A citizen’s legal membership in a specific country where there is sharing of a common history, experiences, practices and traditions

c) A citizen’s favourite country to visit such as Singapore, Japan and Germany

d) The language a citizen speaks at home with the family members

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What is the main purpose of creating common spaces in Singapore? (Page 148)

a) To separate different racial and religious groups

b) To encourage competition between communities

c) To provide areas where people from different backgrounds can interact and build relationships

d) To host private events for specific ethnic groups only

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a common space in Singapore? (Page 148)

a) A hawker centre with stalls selling cuisine from different racial groups

b) A community centre where people of all races and religions gather

c) A HDB void deck for all residents to use

d) A tuition centre for a specific ethnic group only

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What is the main role of the Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCCs) in Singapore? (Page 151)

a) To organize religious festivals for only one ethnic group

b) To promote business partnerships between different races

c) To build trust, understanding, and harmony among different racial and religious groups, especially during crises

d) To separate racial and religious communities for safety

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What does cultural exchange and appreciation involve? (Page 154)

a) Ignoring other cultures and focusing only on your own cultural heritage

b) Learning about and respecting the traditions, customs, food and practices of other cultures

c) Giving up your own culture for another race, religion or nationality

d) Judging which culture is better than others in multiracial society

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Which of the following is an example of fusion food in Singapore? (Page 160)

a) Chicken rice served with traditional garlic chili sauce

b) Roti prata served with Indian curry sauce

c) Laksa pasta, which combines local laksa flavours with Italian pasta

d) Satay served with peanut sauce

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What is cultural appropriation? (Page 162)

a) Inviting friends from other cultures to celebrate traditional holidays

b) Respectfully learning about another culture through festivals and food

c) Sharing cultural experiences to promote understanding

d) Using elements of another culture in a disrespectful or insensitive way, often without understanding their original meaning

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What is one key benefit of the exchange of knowledge and skills between locals and foreigners in Singapore? (Page 163)

a) It creates competition and division in the workplace leading to both profit and loss

b) It slows down economic development as foreign talents will competition with Singaporeans

c) It brings together people with different qualifications and expertises to share their knowledge and skills so as the create new innovation or overcome challenges

d) It causes locals to lose interest in their own culture and talents

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