P4 SS Term 1

Name two goods that were traded in Singapore.

What does Singapura mean? What language does "Singapura" come from?

Who is the Chinese trader whose records provided an account of early life in Singapore?

Give one reason for why Raffles wanted to establish Singapore as a British trading port.

Name one factor that made Singapore very attractive to traders.

Give one reason for why Raffles wanted to establish Singapore as a British trading port.

What is the name of the historical record that is also known as the Malay Annals?

Excavations at Fort Canning Hill led to the discovery of ancient objects like gold jewellery and pottery. What does this suggest about that area?

What is the term used for man-made objects that have historical interest?

Who is the first known founding leader of Singapore?

Name one factor that made Singapore very attractive to traders.