Humanities Flashcards

What is 'reliability' when assessing historical sources in O-Level Social Studies?

Answer: The extent to which a source can be trusted to provide accurate information, considering the author's perspective, purpose, and potential bias

Reliability assessment considers: Who created the source? What was their purpose? Are they biased? Can the information be verified? A source can be reliable for showing one perspective even if biased.

What role does ASEAN play in Singapore's foreign policy?

Answer: ASEAN provides Singapore with regional stability, economic cooperation, and a collective voice in international affairs as a founding member

Singapore is a founding member of ASEAN (1967). The organisation promotes regional peace, economic cooperation, and gives small states like Singapore a stronger collective voice in global affairs.

What is 'total defence' in Singapore's national security framework?

Answer: A comprehensive approach with five pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, and Digital Defence, involving every citizen

Total Defence involves five pillars: Military Defence (SAF), Civil Defence (emergencies), Economic Defence (strong economy), Social Defence (racial/religious harmony), and Digital Defence (cyber security). Every citizen plays a role.

What is the concept of 'national identity' in the context of Singapore?

Answer: The shared sense of belonging and common values (such as meritocracy, multiracialism, and pragmatism) that unite diverse Singaporeans

Singapore's national identity is built on shared values and experiences: multiracialism, meritocracy, self-reliance, the Singapore Pledge, common institutions (NS, education), and shared historical experiences.

What is the difference between 'inference' and 'comparison' skills in SBQ?

Answer: Inference draws conclusions from a single source; comparison identifies similarities and differences between two or more sources

Inference involves reading between the lines of one source to draw conclusions. Comparison involves examining two or more sources to identify where they agree or disagree, and explaining why.

How does Singapore manage its limited land resources?

Answer: Through land reclamation, high-rise developments, underground spaces, careful urban planning, and multi-use zoning

Singapore has increased its land area by about 25% through reclamation, builds high-density housing (HDB), utilises underground spaces, and uses careful planning to balance residential, commercial, and green spaces.