History of Singapore

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-singapore

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is History of Singapore?Island city-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula
2. How many people live in History of Singapore?Approximately 5.9 million
3. How big is History of Singapore?734.3 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of History of Singapore?Singapore
5. What language do people speak in History of Singapore?English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil
6. When was History of Singapore built?1819

Maritime Trade Networks: Systems of sea routes and commercial activities connecting different regions and countries.
Entrepôt: A trading post where goods are imported, stored, and then re-exported.
Devolution of Power: The transfer of authority from a central government to regional or local governments.
Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social status.