Riots In Singapore
This quiz aims to test students on their knowledge about the Maria Hertogh riot in 1950.
- 1.
The Maria Hertogh riot occurred between which two groups of people?
- A.
Chinese and Europeans
- B.
Malays and Europeans
- C.
Dutch and Europeans
Correct Answer
B. Malays and Europeans -
- 2.
What caused the Maria Hertogh riot?
- A.
A custody battle between Maria’s biological and adopted parents
- B.
The marriage of Maria to a Malay
- C.
The ill-treatment of Maria by her adopted parents
Correct Answer
A. A custody battle between Maria’s biological and adopted parents -
- 3.
At what point in time did the Maria Hertogh riot start?
- A.
When Maria was placed in a Catholic convent
- B.
When Maria was adopted by Che Aminah
- C.
When the judge dismissed Che Aminah’s appeal for Maria’s custody
Correct Answer
C. When the judge dismissed Che Aminah’s appeal for Maria’s custody -
- 4.
When did the Maria Hertogh riot take place?
- A.
11 December 1950
- B.
11 December 1951
- C.
11 December 1952
Correct Answer
A. 11 December 1950 -
- 5.
After the Maria Hertogh riot ended, what did the Singapore government implement as legislation?
- A.
All citizens in Singapore are not allowed to marry Europeans.
- B.
Those who started any riots in future would be jailed for a minimum of 5 years.
- C.
It is an offence to incite religious and racial hatred.
Correct Answer
C. It is an offence to incite religious and racial hatred. -
- 6.
Why was Maria Hertogh given to the care of Che Aminah?
- A.
Her biological parents did not want her and gave her away.
- B.
Her biological parents were imprisoned during World War II.
- C.
Her biological parents were killed during World War II.
Correct Answer
B. Her biological parents were imprisoned during World War II. -
- 7.
Why were the Muslims angry when Che Aminah lost her final appeal?
- A.
They felt that the British were taking sides with the Dutch.
- B.
The Europeans mocked them after the case was closed.
- C.
They felt that the British did not look into the case thoroughly and made decisions hastily.
Correct Answer
A. They felt that the British were taking sides with the Dutch. -
- 8.
What was the casualty count at the end of the riot?
- A.
173 killed, 18 injured
- B.
18 killled, 173 injured
- C.
178 killed, 13 injured
- D.
13 killed, 178 injured.
Correct Answer
B. 18 killled, 173 injured -
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