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Initially, Singapore was known as Temasek, a word that means 'river'.
Initially, Singapore was known as Temasek, a word that means 'river'.
False (B)
Singapore's port is one of the busiest in Southeast Asia.
Singapore's port is one of the busiest in Southeast Asia.
True (A)
Singapore was once a trading post for the Majapahit Empire.
Singapore was once a trading post for the Majapahit Empire.
False (B)
Singapore's education system requires students to learn English as their first language and a second language based on their ethnic group.
Singapore's education system requires students to learn English as their first language and a second language based on their ethnic group.
Singapore gained independence from Britain in 1963 as an independent country.
Singapore gained independence from Britain in 1963 as an independent country.
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Program in Singapore promotes the learning and use of foreign languages to encourage diversity.
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Program in Singapore promotes the learning and use of foreign languages to encourage diversity.
Temasek was the original name of Singapore.
Temasek was the original name of Singapore.
Singapore's port is known as the largest in Southeast Asia.
Singapore's port is known as the largest in Southeast Asia.
Singapore was a part of the Majapahit Empire before becoming a crown colony.
Singapore was a part of the Majapahit Empire before becoming a crown colony.
Singapore became a crown colony in 1867.
Singapore became a crown colony in 1867.
In Singapore, students are required to learn three mother tongue languages.
In Singapore, students are required to learn three mother tongue languages.
The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Program in Singapore promotes the learning of foreign languages.
The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Program in Singapore promotes the learning of foreign languages.
English is not the main language of instruction in Singapore's education system.
English is not the main language of instruction in Singapore's education system.
Singapore gained independence from Britain in 1963 as part of the Federation of Malaysia.
Singapore gained independence from Britain in 1963 as part of the Federation of Malaysia.
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Study Notes
Singapore's Profile
- Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.
- It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a century.
History of Singapore
- Initially known as Temasek, derived from the Javanese word "tasek" meaning "sea", in the 3rd century.
- Singapore served as a trading post for the Srivijaya Empire before becoming part of the Majapahit Empire.
- It became a crown colony in 1867 and a vital British naval base in Southeast Asia.
- Singapore played a crucial role in global trade and was known as the "Gibraltar of the East".
- It gained independence from Britain in 1963 as part of the Federation of Malaysia.
Language Education and Policies
- Singapore's education system emphasizes bilingualism.
- Students are required to learn English as their first language and a second language based on their ethnic group (Mandarin Chinese, Malay, or Tamil).
- The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Program promotes the learning and use of mother tongue languages (Mandarin Chinese, Malay, and Tamil) to preserve cultural identity and heritage.
- Mother tongue languages are taught as a second language in schools, and efforts are made to encourage their use in daily life and community activities.
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