Singapore Social Studies Chapters 1 to 11 Review

Practice fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts, government policies, civic participation, socio-economic approaches, and globalisation impacts from Singapore Social Studies Chapters 1 to 11.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Mr Andy Teo initiated a project called __________ to connect students with volunteer tutors through social media to teach for free.

Temporary Academic Assistance

In Singapore, the formal community group officially registered with the government that is dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities is __________.

SG Enable

Under the 1962 Water Agreement, Singapore draws $250\text{ million gallons}$ of water per day from the __________.

Johor River

The Singapore government's role in ensuring justice means people are governed by clear and fair rules, supported by law enforcement agencies and the __________.

Courts

The first Chairman of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) who successfully tackled the housing shortage from 1960 to 1963 was __________.

Dr Lim Kim San

In 2020, the Singapore government allocated a budget of $\$5\text{ billion}$ to the __________ to safeguard the nation against the risks of rising sea levels.

Coastal and Flood Protection Fund

Displeasure and unwillingness associated with a new development that might not be in one's personal interests is referred to as the __________ Syndrome.

Not In My Backyard (NIMBY)

Mdm Malligesvari volunteered as an instructor for the __________ programme to encourage active ageing and reduce the risk of dementia among seniors.

Age Well Everyday (AWE)

The national feedback and engagement unit under Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information that gathers and consolidates citizens' views is __________.

Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry @ Home (REACH)

Following the planned relocation of Dakota Crescent residents to Cassia Crescent, citizen volunteers formed the __________ to assist residents through house visits and potluck gatherings.

Cassia Resettlement Team (CRT)

Within the Malay race, examples of distinct ethnic groups include the Bugis, Dayaks, and __________.

Bataks

Potter Mr Jalil Iskandar integrates Japanese and Islamic styles into his pottery, guided by the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of __________ which finds beauty in imperfection.

wabi-sabi

To achieve a balanced ethnic mix in public housing estates and prevent ethnic enclaves, Singapore implemented the __________.

Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP)

In Sweden's government-financed healthcare system, basic dental care costs are entirely free for locals up to the age of __________.

$$23$$

Japan's Shinkansen rail network covered a distance of around $3{,}478\,\text{km}$ as of 2023, with bullet trains reaching operating speeds of up to __________.

$$320\,\text{km/h}$$

Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, rerouted air transport caused a sharp capacity decrease among airlines responsible for carrying __________ of global goods.

$$20\%$$

Agreements between countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs so imports and exports can trade more freely are called __________.

free trade agreements (FTAs)

The widespread adoption of global streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube has led to a decline of interest in Singapore's local music genre known as __________.

xin yao

The release of the film Braveheart led to a $300\%$ increase in tourist visits to the __________ in Stirling the following year.

National Wallace Monument

To manage cross-border cyber threats through regional cooperation on information security, countries participate in __________.

Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT)