http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/-t1.htm Post History Notes that you wish to share with fellow classmates or students here. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:49:38 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/10/78/99/i_logo.jpg http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/-t1.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/to-all-2f-pupils-please-listen-up-t180.htm Master Chief History notices and notes will be posted by one and only IMRAN!!!! Notes for History Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:49:38 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/to-all-2f-pupils-please-listen-up-t180.htm#1179 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/to-all-2f-pupils-please-listen-up-t180.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-source-based-question-t157.htm iNTOXiCATED. Source A Archaeological evidence shows taht Singapore had a life before the coming of Stamford Raffles in 1819. Among the discoveries made by archaeologists were several gold ornaments, the remains of an ancient fort and fragments of stone with a writing system no one could make sense of the writing. Other objects were broken pieces of Chinese pottery and mercury pots. Legend S - Support I - Inference Study Source A What can you learn from the source about Singapore before ... Notes for History Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:12:35 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-source-based-question-t157.htm#813 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-source-based-question-t157.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/mid-year-exam-2007-history-2na-t158.htm iNTOXiCATED. Revision Topics 1. Chapter 1. Was there Singapore before 1819? Page 2 - 10 and 11 - 19 for Additional Reading a. Multiple Choice Questions b. Source -Based Question (2 Extracts and 1 Picture) Total of 4 Questions. 2. Chapter 2. Who was the founder of Singapore? Page 20-35 and 36 - 39 Additional Reading a. Multiple Choice Questions b. Structured and Structured Essay Questions Structured Essay - Must provide details for higher marks 3. Chapter 3. ... Notes for History Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:30:00 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/mid-year-exam-2007-history-2na-t158.htm#814 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/mid-year-exam-2007-history-2na-t158.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-on-why-raffles-chose-singapore-t159.htm iNTOXiCATED. " Raffles chose Singapore to establish a trading settlement only because it had an excellent harbour " Do you agree? Explain your answer. 1) Raffles did choose Singapore because the harbour was suitable as a port. It was a safe harbour as it could protect the shops from stormy winds. The harbour also provided facilities for shops to dock, refit and replenish. It was an ideal settlement for the profitable China trade. However, there were other reasons. 2) Singapore's ... Notes for History Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:36:13 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-on-why-raffles-chose-singapore-t159.htm#815 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-on-why-raffles-chose-singapore-t159.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-revision-worksheet-t151.htm iNTOXiCATED. Chapter 5 1. What were the three reasons for the opening of the Suez canal? A) There was a need for raw materials. eg. Wood, rubber, tin B) People wanted new markets to sell their goods in. C) The old route round the cape of Good Hope was dangerous. 2. Who was responsible for constructing the Suez Canal in 1869? 2a. Ferdinand De Lesseps. 3. What advantages did Singapore get with the opening of the Suez canal in 1869? 3a. A great expansion in Singapore's ... Notes for History Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:43:04 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-revision-worksheet-t151.htm#695 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-revision-worksheet-t151.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-for-chapter-2-t139.htm iNTOXiCATED. Chapter 2 A) Why did Raffles look for a new base to start a settlement? a) European rivalry and Dutch monopoly in the region. Page 22 - The Dutch were the main European power in the Malay Archipelago. They controlled a large part of the region including Java and Melaka. - The Dutch restriced the British and other European traders to trade only at Batavia. British traders were charged high fees for using the port and had to pay heavy taxes on goods which they bought and ... Notes for History Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:37:35 GMT http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-for-chapter-2-t139.htm#573 http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-for-chapter-2-t139.htm http://bds2fclassforums.editboard.com/notes-for-history-f23/history-notes-for-chapter-1-t138.htm iNTOXiCATED. Chapter 1 : Was there Singapore before 1819? A. What do early accounts tell about pre-1819 Singapore? Written Sources i) Singapore used to be called Temasek The Sejarah Melayu tells the story of how Sang Utama a ruler of Palembang, in Sumatra founded a settlement in Temasek. Page 3. ii) Wang Da Yuan a well known Chinese merchant who travelled extensively in South East Asia in the 14th century described Singapura as a trading centre where Chinese traders brought valuable ... 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