The British changed their attitude in the 20th C. By the late 19th C, there was more emphasis on education because

There was a need for people to fill up post in the civil service.

In the 19th century, Chinese schools were founded by

Wealthy Chinese businessmen, clans and Christian missionaries.

Which of the following statement is true?

British only provided grants to support the English and Malay schools.

Suggest a reason why British did not focus on educating the people during the early 19th century.

They did not see a need to. Private organisation took charge of education.

What is a vernacular school?

Lessons were conducted in the native languages (e.g. Chinese, Malay)

What does Confucian mean?

Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of Kong Z

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The British changed their attitude in the 20th C. By the late 19th C, there was more emphasis on education because
Uneducated people were causing many social problems in Singapore
There was a need for people to fill up post in the civil service.
People were jobless
British hated stupid people and wanted them to be smarter.
2
In the 19th century, Chinese schools were founded by
The British
Teachers from China
Wealthy Chinese businessmen, clans and Christian missionaries.
The coolies and the samsui women
3
Which of the following statement is true?
British only provided grants to support the English and Malay schools.
British provided grants to all dialects and communities in Singapore
Chinese received large amount of funding
British provided resources to Chinese, Malay and Indian schools.
4
British provided some funds to the Chinese schools, but the Chinese schools did not take the grants.
False
True
5
Chinese schools in the 19th century were influenced by....
Buddhism
Mao Zedong
Confucius teachings
British
6
Suggest a reason why British did not focus on educating the people during the early 19th century.
They hated the people
They did not see a need to. Private organisation took charge of education.
They wanted to be in power
The people in Singapore did not want to study
7
By the late 19th C, British set up British and Malay schools and provided grants to support education in Singapore
True
False
8
There were girls who received education as well. Some of the girls became teachers and nurses
False
True
9
What is a vernacular school?
English School
A school which focused on sports
Lessons were conducted in British
Lessons were conducted in the native languages (e.g. Chinese, Malay)
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What does Confucian mean?
A religion focusing on accumulating good karma
Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of Kong Z
A religion focused on cultivation of the mind or self
The principle of equality: that all living entities are equal

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