SS Chapter 5 Recap: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore?

Which of the following resulted in the movement of people and ideas to Singapore that lead to the diversity we see today?

• Socio-cultural environment

• Immigration policy

• Economic opportunities

• All options

The Jurong Industrial Estate marked the start of Singapore's ________________, which began with factories producting garments, textiles, toys, etc.

• Nationalisation Programme

• Naturalisation Programme

• Industralisation Programme

• Nation-building Programme

Why did Singapore start to actively encourage immigration in the 1980s till today?

• Problem of Brain Drain

• Shift to Export-Based Economy

• Decline of Labour-Intensive Industry

• Rise of Knowledge-Based Industry

Which of the following is NOT a reason for greater diversity in Singapore now?

• Singapore's education system

• Immigration policy

• Socio-economic environment

• Economic opportunities

Every year, the Ministry of Education conducts an annual ______________ for international students who wish to join public schools.

• Admissions exercise

• Orientation programme

• Admissions convention

• Naturalisation programme

Who were the targets of Singapore's immigration policy shortly in 1965, shortly after Singapore's independence?

• Highly- skilled foreign workers

• Low skilled foreign workers

• international millionaires

• International students

Who belongs to the foreign manpower group of Singapore?

• A foreigner who has taken up PR status in Singapore

• A foreigner thinking of taking up Singapore citizenship

• A Singaporean who migrated to another country

• A foreign worker who comes to Singapore temporarily to work

What does the term PMET stand for?

• Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians

• Project-based, Media-related, E-Commerce focused, Technology-centred

• Pampered, Mediocre, Expensive, Timid

Immigrant communities tend to gather and interact in certain districts, this helps them to _________________.

• Avoid engagement with other immigrant communities

• Strengthen ties and feel more at home

• Save time when buying products from their home countries

• Avoid engagement with the larger Singapore society

In what way is Singapore’s socio-cultural environment attracting immigrants to settle down and make Singapore their home?

• Strong community support

• Quality education

• Low crime rate

• All options