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How Did The Japanese Establish Control In Singapore? Flashcards

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What was the state of Singapore after the British surrender?

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Singapore was in a state of disorder, with casualties and damage to buildings due to Japanese bombings. Looting was rampant as people took advantage of the chaos.

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How did the Japanese restore order in Singapore?

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The Japanese acted quickly to restore order by employing a range of methods to make the people submit to Japanese authority, including using force and winning the loyalty of the locals.

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Methods the Japanese used to control Singapore

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Using Force, Winning Loyalty, Meting Out Harsh Punishments, Using Propaganda, Imprisoning Allied Soldiers, Providing Benefits to the Locals, Carrying Out Operation Sook Ching, Imposing Japanese Culture, Coercing the Chinese Business Community, Teaching the Japanese Language, Cultivating the Japanese Spirit

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Using Force

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The Japanese employed military force to assert control over Singapore.

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Winning Loyalty

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The Japanese aimed to gain the loyalty of the local population through various means.

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Meting Out Harsh Punishments

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Severe punishments were imposed on those who opposed Japanese rule.

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Using Propaganda

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Propaganda was utilized to promote Japanese ideals and suppress dissent.

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Imprisoning Allied Soldiers

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Allied soldiers were captured and imprisoned to weaken resistance.

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Providing Benefits to the Locals

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The Japanese offered certain benefits to locals to gain their support.

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Carrying Out Operation Sook Ching

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Operation Sook Ching was a massacre aimed at eliminating perceived threats.

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Imposing Japanese Culture

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Japanese culture was imposed on the local population to foster assimilation.

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Coercing the Chinese Business Community

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The Japanese coerced Chinese businesses to support their regime.

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Teaching the Japanese Language

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The Japanese promoted the learning of their language among locals.

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Cultivating the Japanese Spirit

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Efforts were made to instill a sense of Japanese spirit in the local populace.

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What were harsh punishments imposed by the Japanese during their occupation?

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Harsh punishments included executions of those caught looting, with heads displayed publicly as warnings to others.

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Who were the Kempeitai?

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The Kempeitai were the Japanese military police known for arresting suspected anti-Japanese individuals.

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What methods did the Kempeitai use to gather information?

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They offered food or cash rewards for information and used beatings or torture to extract confessions from suspects.

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What happened to Allied soldiers after the Japanese took control of Singapore?

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Allied soldiers, including British, Australians, and Europeans, were imprisoned and forced to march to Changi Prison.

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How did civilians respond to the Allied POWs during their march?

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Many civilians passed food and money to the POWs despite the risk of punishment from the Japanese.

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What was the view of locals towards the British when they were captured as POWs?

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What does ‘The Allies’ refer to?

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The Allies refers to the group of countries that fought against Germany and Japan during World War II, including Australia, Britain, China, New Zealand, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

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What was Operation Sook Ching?

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Operation Sook Ching was a brutal purge carried out by Japanese forces in Singapore to identify and eliminate anti-Japanese elements among the local population.

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Who was in charge of Operation Sook Ching?

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The Kempeitai was placed in charge of Operation Sook Ching.

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Why was the Chinese population targeted during Operation Sook Ching?

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The Chinese population was targeted because they were viewed by the Japanese as a potential source of opposition and threat to their rule.

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What actions did the Chinese community in Singapore take against the Japanese?
The Chinese community in Singapore called for a boycott of Japanese goods and contributed funds to China's efforts against Japan.
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What was required of Chinese men aged 18 to 50 during Operation Sook Ching?
Chinese men aged 18 to 50 were required to assemble at mass screening centres to be examined by the Japanese.
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Where was one of the screening centres located?
One of the screening centres was located at the former Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) building at Stamford Road.
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How many people were estimated to be killed during Operation Sook Ching?
Japanese records estimate that 6,000 people were killed, while other estimates suggest the figure was between 25,000 and 50,000.
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What is a purge?
A purge is a sudden or violent removal of a group of people.
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What is a boycott?
A boycott is the act of refusing to purchase items from and/or provide other forms of support to a country or organisation to protest against the actions of that country or organisation.
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What was the setting for the inspection of Chinese men?
A heavily guarded barbed wire enclosure where a Japanese officer sat at a table.
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What was the purpose of the informants during Operation Sook Ching?
To identify anti-Japanese suspects, particularly secret society members with tattoos, former Chinese civil servants, and journalists.
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What happened to those who were not identified as anti-Japanese?
They were allowed to go home and received a stamp indicating they had been examined.
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What did the stamp signify for those who passed the screening?
It allowed them to avoid further questioning by the Japanese.
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What was the fate of those who did not pass the screening?
They were stamped with a triangular mark, tied up, and kept under guard before being executed.
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Where were the Chinese men executed during Operation Sook Ching?
At beaches in Punggol and Changi.
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How many Chinese men were killed in the massacre?
Thousands of Chinese men were killed.
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What were the wartime relics found during the excavation in 1963?
A wallet, a set of keychain and whistle, a pair of earrings, and a stethoscope were found together with human remains and items from other victims.
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Who created the artwork depicting Operation Sook Ching?
The artwork was created by Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong in 1963.
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What does the Civilian War Memorial commemorate?
The Civilian War Memorial commemorates the civilian victims killed during the Japanese Occupation.
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Where is the Civilian War Memorial located?
The memorial is situated along Beach Road, near present-day Suntec City.
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What was the purpose of the Overseas Chinese Association (OCA)?
The OCA was created to act as a channel of communication between the Chinese community and the Japanese government.
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Who was appointed to head the Overseas Chinese Association (OCA)?
Dr Lim Boon Keng was appointed to head the OCA.
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What demand did the Japanese make of the OCA?
The Japanese demanded that the OCA gift 50 million Straits dollars to the Japanese administration.
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Why did the Japanese punish the Chinese community in Malaya and Singapore?
They punished the Chinese community for supporting anti-Japanese war activities in China and British war efforts in Malaya and Singapore.
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How did the Japanese seek to win over the locals in Singapore?
The Japanese used propaganda to influence the minds of the people and gain their loyalty.
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What did the Japanese portray themselves as in their propaganda?
The Japanese portrayed themselves as liberators who had come to free Asians from colonial rule.
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What was the vision of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
The vision pressed for a united Asia that would benefit from sharing resources collectively.
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What channels did the Japanese use to spread their propaganda?
Messages were spread through various channels, such as posters and radio broadcasts.
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Who was Tan Kah Kee?
Tan Kah Kee was a leader of the anti-Japanese movement in Malaya and Singapore.
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What role did Tan Kah Kee play in supporting China during the war?
He organized local fundraising efforts to support China in the war against Japan.
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What action did Tan Kah Kee take when the Japanese cut supply routes to China?
He arranged for lorry drivers and mechanics from Singapore to transport supplies to China through Burma.
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What did Tan Kah Kee encourage in Malaya and Singapore?
He encouraged the boycott of Japanese goods.
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What does propaganda mean?
Propaganda is information or ideas spread by a group or government to influence people's opinions, especially by not giving all the facts or by emphasizing only one point of view.
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What does the propaganda poster depict?
The poster shows a group of seven women in Japanese, Chinese, Malay, and Indian attire playing hanetsuki and walking hand in hand.
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What was the purpose of Japanese propaganda towards the Indian community?
The Japanese aimed to get the Indian community to view Japanese rule favourably by promising to help free India from British rule.
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What was the Indian National Army (INA)?
The INA was formed with Japanese support to recruit Indians to fight against the British in India.
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Who led the Indian National Army (INA)?
The INA was led by Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian politician campaigning for India's independence.
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What benefits did the Japanese provide to locals during their occupation?
The Japanese provided schooling and accommodation at no cost, including free textbooks for 20,000 students in 1944.
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How did the Japanese treat the Malay nationalist organisation KMM?
The Japanese gave favourable treatment to the KMM, which responded positively to propaganda promising better lives for Malays.
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What assistance did the Japanese provide to Malays during Hari Raya Puasa?
The Japanese distributed rice, sugar, and salt to the less fortunate Malays.
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How were Malays and Indians treated in comparison to the Chinese during the Japanese occupation?
Malays and Indians were charged lower fees than the Chinese to cross the Causeway.
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What happened to Indians who remained loyal to the British during the Japanese occupation?
Many Indians who remained loyal to the British were imprisoned.
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How did the Japanese seek to win loyalty from locals during the occupation?
The Japanese sought to win loyalty by immersing the locals in their traditions, such as making students and many adults learn the Japanese language and culture.
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What was one key method used to promote Japanese culture?
One key method was through the teaching of the Japanese language (Nippon-go).
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How were students taught the Japanese language?
Students were taught to speak and write in Japanese in place of English, with daily lessons conducted over the schools' broadcasting services.
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What resources were published to assist in learning Japanese?
Japanese education authorities published a series of Nippon-go books for beginners, which praised the beauty and greatness of Japan.
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Who else, besides students, was required to learn Nippon-go?
Many adults, including teachers, were required to attend language classes several times a week.
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What incentives were offered to motivate people to learn Japanese?
Incentives included competitions, awards, extra rations, salary increments, and promotions.
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What was one method used to teach basic Japanese terms?
Picture charts published in local newspapers were used to teach basic Japanese terms and how to count.
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When were the picture charts likely published?
The picture charts were likely published between 1943 and 1944.
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What was a sample vocabulary word from Nippon-go lessons?
One vocabulary word was 'kuruma', which means 'car' or 'rickshaw'.
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What was an example sentence from the Nippon-go lessons?
An example sentence is 'I was waiting for a reply.' ## Footnote The Japanese translation is 'Henji o matte imashita.'
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What was promoted alongside the introduction of the Japanese language?
The promotion of Nippon seishin (Japanese spirit) to foster a sense of loyalty and identity.
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What did students do during morning assembly in schools?
Students sang 'Kimigayo', the Japanese national anthem, and bowed before the picture of the Japanese Emperor.
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What type of songs were students taught to sing?
Japanese folk songs.
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What were daily mass exercises introduced for?
To instil discipline and promote fitness among the masses.
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How were mass exercises broadcasted?
With instructions and rhythmic music on public radio.
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What traditional Japanese martial arts were selected youths trained in?
Kendo and judo.
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How did authorities promote Japanese culture among locals?
By making Japanese customs and culture a part of their daily routine. ## Footnote An example of this was the Sakura Shimbun, a newsletter published by the Gunseikanbu (Central Military Administration) for schoolchildren.
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What calendar did people in Singapore have to follow under Japanese rule?
The Japanese calendar.
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What was celebrated on 11 February under Japanese rule?
National Foundation Day, marking the day the first Japanese Emperor ascended the throne.
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What does 15 February commemorate?
The surrender of the British, celebrated only in Syonan-to.
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What is Army Day and when is it celebrated?
Army Day marks Japan's victory over the Russian army in 1905 and is celebrated on 10 March.
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What does Navy Day commemorate?
Navy Day marks Japan's victory over the Russian naval fleet in 1905 and is celebrated on 27 May.
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What significant event is marked on 8 December?
The start of Japan's war with Britain and the United States.

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