Decline of Temasek

The two conflicting accounts on the fall of Temasek in the 15th century agreed on the following:

• The decline of Singapore was due to external attacks

• The decline of Singapore was due to the corrupt last leader of Singapore

• The decline of Singapore was due to its weak defence

• The decline of Singapore was due to its coveted port status

Melaka 's close relations with China and the Middle Eastern Muslim traders helped it to rise as a regional trading centre.

• True

• False

Melaka totally abandoned Singapore.

• True. It did not want Singapore to be the competitor

• False. It retained Singapore for military purpose

• True. It had been warned by the Siamese not to have any relations with Singapore

• False. Singapore was used for important religious purpose

The Selden Map of China (1620-1629 )depicts the Singapore Straits as one of the busiest in the region. Singapore is identified as Wu Ding Jiao Lin. What does this tell you about Singapore under the Johor-Riau Sultanate in the 17th century?

• Singapore was highly valued and made a capital by the Johor Sultan

• Singapore had regained its former glory as a key trading centre in the region

• Singapore was first known to the Chinese during the 17th century

• Singapore had trade with external powers

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Singapore under the Johor Riau Sutanate fell again in the 17th century despite gradually making a come-back. Identify two reasons for the fall of Singapore.