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Assessment for prior understanding - Singapore Social Studies "Diversity"
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1
Which of the following was a race riot?
Hock Lee Bus Riot (1955)
Chinese Middle Schools Riot (1956)
Little India riot (2013)
Maria Hertogh Riot (1950)
2
Among the official races in Singapore, what is the relative size of this race?
Smallest
4th Smallest
3rd Smallest
2nd Smallest
3
Is it possible to have different ethnic groups within the same racial group?
No
Yes
4
What is social mobility?
How one moves across the SES
How free people are to move around
How accessible different locations are
5
Can the population in a country consist of different nationalities?
No
Yes
6
Which of the following is not a marker of ethnicity?
Nationality
Language
Customs
Food
7
Which of the following represents the most unequal distribution of income?
0.37
-0.37
0.43
-0.43
8
Which of the following is not a determinant of SES?
Income
Family
Education
Occupation
9
Which of the following defines a person's racial identity?
Through what one believes in
Through what family one is born in
Through physical characteristics
10
Does the government guarantee every religious group the freedom to practice their religion?
Yes, subjected to conditions
No, only the top 5 religions get the full rights
Yes, it is their right
No, the government has the final say
11
Is it possible to change your ethnicity over time?
No
Yes
12
Which of the following characteristics does not define a person's race?
Blood type
Bone Structure
Skin Color
13
What is income inequality?
People earning different income for the same job
Widening income gap between rich and poor
Different amount of taxes people pay
14
What is the name of the statistical measure used to tell us about income distribution?
Gini coefficient
Income coefficient
Wealth coefficient
15
In Singapore, is a single person allowed to belong to more than one racial group?
No, it is never allowed
Yes, but only up to a certain age
No, unless you have been in Singapore for more than 10 years
Yes, for the entire lifetime
16
Which Article of the Singapore Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion?
Article 2
Article 7
Article 15
Article 18
17
What does the Inter-Religious Organisation seek to do?
Organize local and international forums on religion
Administer government funds for religious groups
Maintain a list of members of the various religions
18
In Singapore, what is the policy of allowing registration of two races called?
Double-barreled race option
Non defined race option
Mixed racial group option
19
What is used as the preferred indicator for SES in Singapore?
Household income
Size of extended family
Household history
Education level
20
How many major religions are practiced in Singapore as of 2015?
8
10
12
6
21
Which of the following religion is the most different from the others?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
22
Which SES does the ruling class belong to?
Medium
Low
High
23
The middle-class is also known as the:
Sandwiched class
Trapped class
Clamped class
Unfulfilled class
24
Which of the following activity is associated with the upper class?
Football
Swimming
Golf
Muay Thai
25
Which of the following was a religious riot in Singapore?
Communal Riots of 1964
Maria Hertogh Riot
Little India Riot
Hock Lee Bus Riot
26
What does socio-economic status (SES) mean?
A set of networks shared by a group of people
An education level shared by a group of people
An economic situation shared by a group of people
27
Which of the following is/are not reflected on the Singapore NRIC? (Select all that apply)
Racial Group
Ethnic Group
Religion
Place of birth
28
What values do the major religions in Singapore promote? (Select all that apply)
Love for one's country
Integrity in one's conduct
Respect for one another
Love and care towards all beings
29
How many official races are there in Singapore?
4
1
2
3
30
Which of the following is not a necessary component of religion?
Shared leadership
Shared practices
Shared beliefs
31
Which of the following form(s) a person's national identity? (Select all that apply)
Food
Common experiences
Common history
Sports played
32
What percentage of the Singapore population do not subscribe to a religion?
12%
9%
15%
18%
33
Which SES does the working class belong to?
High
Low
Medium
34
How is a Chinese from China different from a Chinese from Singapore? (Select best answer)
They belong to different racial groups
They have different culinary dishes
They belong to different ethnic groups
They speak different languages
35
Is it easier to change your race than ethnicity?
Yes
No
