Sec 2 Chapter 6 - Japanese Occupation Flashcards
What were the two methods used by the Japanese to control Singapore?
Using force and winning loyalty
Who gave harsh punishments to gain control in Singapore?
Kempeitai (Japanese Secret Police)
What punishment was given to those who stole?
They were executed and their heads were displayed in public spaces
Why did people living in Singapore obey the Japanese?
They feared harsh punishments
Who did the Japanese imprison to establish control in Singapore?
Allied soldiers
Why did the Japanese force the Prisoners of War (POWs) to march in public from Bukit Timah to Changi?
To show the people in Singapore that the British were no longer in control
What is the name of the operation that eliminated members of the Chinese community who were suspected to be anti-Japanese?
Operation Sook Ching
What was the objective of Operation Sook Ching?
To create fear and prevent people from being anti-Japanese
What did the Japanese use to influence the minds of people in Singapore and gain their support
Propaganda
What did the Japanese give to the Malay community to win their support?
Japanese distributed rice, sugar and salt to the less fortunate for Hari Raya Puasa
What did the Japanese promise the Indian community in return for their support?
Help to free India from British rule
What language was taught in schools?
Japanese language
What did the students have to sing every morning in schools?
Japanese national anthem
Why did the Japanese impose their culture in Singapore?
To get locals to appreciate their culture so that they will accept the Japanese rule
War had disrupted trade and limited import of goods into Singapore. What problem did this lead to?
Shortage of resources
