Why did many new Chinese immigrants join secret societies?

Secret societies gave them protection

What had initiated Sir Stamford Raffles to develop a town plan for the settlement in 1822?

He wanted to solve the problem of overcrowding.

Why did the chettiars use a small box in market street when carrying out their businesses?

To keep their records of money lending

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How was life different for the various people in colonial Singapore before World War 2?

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1
In the past, Muslims would go to ________ to plan for pilgrimage to Mecca.
Haji Lane
Lembu Road
Arab Street
Bugis Street
2
Which of the following activities was not carried out in Boat Quay?
Moneylending
Textile business
Local products trade
Lighterage
3
China Street was famous among the people for its _______.
Opium dens
Beancurd makers
Gambling dens
Clan associates
4
Why did many new Chinese immigrants join secret societies?
Secret societies provided them with free accommodation
Secret societies gave them protection
Secret societies paid them well
Secret societies gave them free food
5
What had initiated Sir Stamford Raffles to develop a town plan for the settlement in 1822?
He wanted to attract more people to come here to work.
He wanted to segregate according to their occupations.
He wanted to solve the problem of racism.
He wanted to solve the problem of overcrowding.
6
In the past, the Bugis moved to Katong and made this place to a thriving ___________.
Shipbuilding industry
Publication industry
Cattle farming
Brick manufacturer
7
________ were widely grown in plantations in 1835.
Gambier and pepper
Rubber and coconut
Cotton and coconut
Coconut and palm trees
8
Which of the following is least likely an occupation of the Chinese in the early 19^th century?
Barbers
Coolie agents
Shop owners
Money changers
9
Why did the chettiars use a small box in market street when carrying out their businesses?
To keep their records of money lending
To keep the contracts of businesses
To keep the keys of their safe
To keep their money
10
Which of the following activities was not held in Esplanade?
Balls and suppers for the wealthy Europeans
Horse-racing events
Fireworks display on New Year’s eve
Sporting events by the Singapore Cricket Club

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