Collated Secondary 4E5NA Social Studies Preliminary 2010 Questions from Other Schools

Theme / School 3. Managing International 4. Facing Challenges and Change Relations Anglo-Chinese a) To what extent was the School (Barker dispute over the Rumaila Road) oilfield the most important factor that worsened the Iraq-Kuwait relationship? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) How far do you agree Iraq suffered a worse impact of the Iraq-Kuwait conflict than Kuwait? Explain your answer. (13m) Ang Mo Kio a) How important was the development and expansion of its maritime trade the main reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three challenges that led to the decline of Venice: Maritime competition Incapable leadership Social challenges Which one contributed most to the decline? Explain your answer. (13m) Anglican High a) ‘The downfall of Venice was inevitable because of its dependance on foreign talents.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that contributed to the rise of Venice from the 9th to the 15th centuries: Strategic geographical location Practical economic strategies Far-sighted Doges Was any one of these more significant than the other? Explain your answer. (13m) Balestier Hill a) How far were the reforms in the government the most important factor for the rise of Venice from the 9th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) The decline of Venice was contributed more by the discovery of the new sea routes to the East in the 15th century rather than the corruption of the Venetian government. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Beatty a) To what extent was the rise of Venice from the 9th century due to her trade monopoly? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice’s decline from the 15th century was inevitable.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Bedok South a) How far was the control of the trade routes to the East the most important reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three reasons which caused the decline of Venice: Weakening of the government Rise of other maritime powers Foreign threats

1 Which of these was the most critical reason that led to the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Bedok View a) ‘The fall of Venice was due to its maritime competition.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Political factors were more significant in contributing to the development of Venice than economic factors.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Bendemeer a) How far did trade rivals destroy Venice’s trade? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice’s political system was more a help than a hindrance.’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Balestier Hill a) How far were the reforms in the government the most important factor for the rise of Venice from the 9th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) The decline of Venice was contributed more by the discovery of the new sea routes to the East in the 15th century rather than the corruption of the Venetian government. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Bedok Town a) Is capable leadership a more important reason for the rise of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries than trade developments and expansion? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The discovery of a new route to the East is the main cause for the decline of Venice.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Bishan Park a) How far was the industrial development in Venice an important factor for its success? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which is a more difficult challenge for Venice to handle? Internal challenges External Challenges Explain your answer. (13m) Boon Lay a) To what extent were external events responsible for the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m)

b) Here are three qualities Venetians possessed which contributed to the rise of Venice: Excellent leadership skills Enterprising spirit in trading Ability to innovate Which of these was more significant than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Bowen a) Was the innovation in maritime technology a greater contributing cause to the rise of Venice than the attitude towards trade? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) To what extent were foreign threats the most important cause of the fall of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Bukit Batok a) To what extent was the rise of Venice due to economic factors? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The ability to adapt to changes could have ensured Venice’s survival between the 15th to 18th centuries.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Bukit Merah a) How far do you agree that the most important factor for the eventual decline of Venice was foreign threats? Explain your answer. (12m)

2 b) Here are three factors that contributed to the rise of Venice from the 9th to the 15th centuries: Capable leaders Practical economic strategies Strategic geographical location Is any one of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Chestnut Drive a) How far do you agree that effective leadership contributed most to the rise of Venice from the 9th to the 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The eventual decline of Venice is largely due to external challenges.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Chua Chu Kang a) How far was the rise of the Ottoman Empire the greatest external challenge to Venice’s rule from the 15th century onwards? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Was leadership more a benefit than a constraint on sustaining the growth of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Chung Cheng High a) Is ensuring good relations with other states the most effective way to prevent Venice’s decline? Explain your answer. (12m) (Main) b) Which has been more crucial in establishing the foundations of Venice’s rise a great city-state – the contributions of the early Venetians or its initial economics activities? Explain your answer. (13m) CHIJ Secondary a) How far do you agree that the main reason for the rise of Venice was its political system? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which was the more important reason for the decline of Venice’s power – a weakening government or the rise of bigger and more powerful nations? Explain your answer. (13m) CHIJ Katong a) How far was the emergence of Venice as a rising power in Europe due to trade developments and expansion? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The decline of Venice was brought about by its political rather than social challenges.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) CHIJ St Joseph’s a) How far do you agree that the main reason for the triumph of Venice from the 9th century was strong statesmanship? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which was a more significant reason for the fall of Venice – maritime competition or attitudes of Venetians? Explain your answer. (13m) Christchurch a) How far do you agree that effective political reforms led to the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The fall of Venice was largely due to its political instability rather than its social issues.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Commonwealth a) To what extent is the ability to remain relevant with change the reason behind the success of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) How effective has the Venetian response to Maritime competition been after the 15th century? Explain your answer. (13m) Compassvale a) How far was leadership most responsible for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three reasons for the fall of Venice:

3 Constant wars Maritime competition Leadership Was any one of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Coral a) To what extent was good leadership the most important reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice is responsible for its own decline.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Dunman a) ‘The Venetian political system has met with more success than failures in the rise of Venice as a city state.’ To what extent do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three challenges which threatened Venice’s position as a maritime power in Europe during the 15th to 18th centuries: Poor leaders New competitors in trade The Ottoman Empire Is any one of these more significant than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Evergreen a) To what extent was the enterprising spirit of the Venetian traders the main factor in helping Venice to grow into a powerful city-state? Explain your answer. (12m) b) ‘The political system was helpful to the Venetians.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Fairfield Methodist a) How far is the ability to create reforms in the government important in the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which was a more serious threat to Venice’s trading activities – discovery of new sea routes or new trade rivals? Explain your answer. (13m) Fuhua a) To what extent was geographical location the main factor for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Were the external factors more important than the internal factors in the fall of Venice from the 15th century? Explain your answer. (13m) Greendale a) To what extent did social transformations reflect the success of Venice in the 15th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three reasons for the fall of Venice

Rise of the Ottoman Empire Discovery of new sea routes Incapable leaders

Which do you think is the most important reason? Explain your answer. (13m) Greenridge a) ‘The United Nations has a) To what extent was trade development and expansion the reason for Venice’s rise between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. been successful in (12m) managing the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait.’ b) ‘The Venetian government has been successful in managing the country.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Guangyang a) To what extent was capable leadership the main reason for the success of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

4 b) Here are three causes for the decline of Venice in the 15th century:

Complacency Government corruption Maritime competition from new trade rivals

Which of these is the most significant cause of decline? Explain your answer. (13m) Hai Sing Catholic a) Of the following factors, which contributed the most to the rise of Venice:

Able leadership of the Doges Innovative spirit in trade and manufacturing A strong navy

Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The political system of Venice was a great help to the survival of the city-state.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Henderson a) How far do you agree that the main factor that explains Venice’s rise to an empire s ts strong navy? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which had a more devastating impact on Venice – poltical or social challenges? Explain your answer. (13m) Hillgrove a) To what extent has a) To what extent was its geographical location responsible for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m) territorial disputes led to the conflict between Iraq b) ‘The discovery of a new trade route to the East in the late 15th century was the main reason behind the fall of Venice.’ How far do you agree and Kuwait? Explain your with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) answer. (12m)

b) ‘The Iraq-Kuwait conflict had the greatest impact on Iraq.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Holy Innocents’ a) To what extent was foreign threats the most important reason for the fall of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) The following are three factors that led to the rise of Venice:

Good leadership Trade development Industrial development

Which one do you think is the most important? Explain your answer. (13m) Hong Kah a) Changes made in the political system of Venice were a success. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that led to the fall of Venice:

5 Social challenges Maritime competition Foreign threats

Which of them is the most significant? Explain your answer. (13m) Hougang a) To what extent was the ability of other countries to compete in the sea trade responsible for the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The merchants of Venice led the city-state into a period of prosperity and stability.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Jurongville a) To what extent was the rise of Venice due to good leadership? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Was the maritime competition more damaging to Venice and than foreign threats? Explain your answer. (13m) Kranji a) The social achievements were more impressive that the economic achievements when Venice was at the height of its power.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) To what extent was the economic system of Venice without merits? Explain your answer. (13m) Kuo Chuan a) To what extent were foreign threats the most significant reason for the decline of Venuce between the 15th and 18th centuries? Explain your Presbyterian answer. (12m)

b) Venice’s rise to prominence was aided by the following factors:

Capable leadership Trade developments and expansion Industrial development

Which factor was least succesful in ensuring the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) MacPherson a) How far has trade monopoly contributed to the rise of Venice as a great city-state in the 14th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which factor contributed more to the decline of Venice: political or economic? Explain your answer. (13m) Mayflower a) ‘Internal rather than external circumstances led to the decline of Venice.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that contributed to the rise of Venice from the 9th to the 15th centuries:

Capable leaders Sensible economic strategies Strategic geographical location

6 Was any one of these more significant than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Naval Base a) How far was the economic prosperity of Venice due to the initiative and foresight of its people towards trade? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three reasons for the decline of Venice:

Corruption in the government Complacency of the Venetians Maritime competition from rivals

Was any one of these more significant than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) New Town a) How far do you agree that the major factor for the rise of Venice has been the reforms made by the government? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors which led to the decline of Venice:

Foreign threats Maritime competition Political challenges

Which of these is the major factor which contributed to the fall of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Ngee Ann a) How far do you agree that capable leadership played the most important role in the rise of Venice between the 9th to the 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The Venetians have only themselves to blame for the fall of Venice in 1797.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)

North Vista a) To what extent was the political development in the mainland states the greatest reason leading to the fall of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Is good leadership more effective than trade developments in leading to the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Outram a) To what extent is good leadership the most important reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The discovery of new sea routes was the main cause of the fall of Venice.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Pasir Ris a) ‘It’s governance and leadership were more of a help than a hindrance to Venice’s development? How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘External threats were more important than social trends for the decline of Venice.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Peicai a) To what extent was industrial development the main factor for the rise of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer.

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b) Which factor was more instrumental in causing the fall of Venice – poor leadership or societal decline? Explain your answer. (13m) Peirce a) How far did the discovery of a new sea route lead to the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice’s political system was more of a help than a hindrance.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Pingyi a) To what extent is inudstrial development in shipbuilding the main cause of Venice’s rise as a maritime empire? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Social decay contributed more to the fall of Venice than the leadership’s incompetence. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Pioneer a) To what extent was the Venetian’s innovativeness responsible for the rise of their nation? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Corruption is the main cause of a nation’s decline. This is the most important lesson that Singapore can learn from Venice’s experience. How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Paya Lebar a) To what extent was social transformation the most important indication of Venice’s peak in development? Explain your answer. (12m) Methodist Girls’

b) ‘The impact of trade was of more significance than the political impact in the fall of Venice.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Punggol a) How far do you agree that the main reason for Venice’s rise was due to the restructuring of its government? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which was the main factor that led to Venice’s downfall – military threats or political turmoil? Explain your answer. (13m) Queenstown a) To what extent was the Venetians’ knowledge of shipbuilding the most successful factor in bringing about the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The Venetian political structure was more of a help than a hindrance to Venice’s development? Explain your answer. (13m) Queensway a) How far do you agree that capable statesmanship was the most important factor for the rise of Venice from the 9th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three reasons for the decline of Venice as a great city-state between the 15th and 18th centuries:

Foreign threats Maritime competition Political challenges

Which of these was the most critical? Explain your answer. (13m) Regent a) To what extent was wise leadership an important cause for the rise of Venice between the 9th and 15th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) The following are three reasons which caused the downfall of Venice:

Foreign threats Maritime competition Social challenges

8 Was any of the above more important than the rest? Explain your answer. (13m) Riverside a) How far did leadership account for the success of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) To what extent was maritime competition more significant than political challenges in causing the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Serangoon a) How far do you agree that the most important factor for the eventual decline of Venice was due to foreign threats? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that contributed to the rise of Venice:

Leadership Industrial development Innovative practices

Was any one of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Siglap a) To what extent is their good system of government the reason for the political rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that led to the rise of Venice:

Being open to foreign talents Being innovative and entreprising Taking advantage of geographical location

Explain all three factors and conclude which do you think is most applicabe in sustaining Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m) Singapore Sports a) The most important reason for the rise of Venice was good leadership? Explain your answer. (12m) School b) Venice’s policy of maintaining good relations with larger rival powers did more harm than good to Venice. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Sengkang a) To what extent had its citizens played the most crucial role in Venice’s rise as a trading city? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Between external factors and internal factors, which had played the more critical role in Venice’s fall? Explain your answer. (13m) Si Ling a) How far did developing innovative and enterprising practices ensure Venice’s growth in the 15th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which challenges were more responsible for Venice’s decline – social challenges or political challenges? Explain your answer. (13m) St Gabriel’s a) How important were government reforms in contributing to the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) There are many issues that caused the decline of Venice. Do you agree that social challenges was the least important issue which caused the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Swiss Cottage a) How far do you agree that the main reason for the fall of Venice was due to the emergence of new trade rivals? Explain your answer. (12m)

9 b) Which is the more effective strategy for Venice to rise to eminence – strengthen its navy or hiring mercenaries? Explain your answer. (13m) Tanglin a) How far was gaining trade monopoly important in allowing Venice to emerge as a strong economic power? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice’s management of its national security was a mistake.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Teck Whye a) How far was Iraq’s economic problem responsible for the worsening relationship between Iraq and Kuwait? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three consequences of Operation Desert Storm:

Environmental catastrophe Political instability in Iraq Destruction of Iraqi military capability

Is anyone of these more damaging than the others? Explain your answer. (13m) Temasek a) ‘Venice only has herself to blame for her decline.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Here are three factors that had contributed to the rise of Venice:

Geographical location Powerful naval forces Enterprising spirit

Which of these is most significant in contributing to the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Unity a) Which is more effective in contributing to the rise of Venice – good governance or industrial development? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The fall of Venice was caused mainly by external factors than internal factors.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) West Spring a) To what extent was capable leadership the most important factor that contributed to the rise of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Foreign threats were the main challenge faced by Venice between the 15th and 18th centuries that led to its gradual decline.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Westwood a) To what extent did foreign policies contribute to the fall of Venice as a maritime empire? Explain your answer. (12m)

10 b) The following were reasons for the rise of Venice:

Ability to remain relevant with change Enterprising nature of the Venetians Far sighted leadership

Which is the least significant reason? Explain your answer. (13m) Whitley a) To what extent was the economic factor responsible for the success of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The eventual decline of Venice in the 18th century was largely due to the Venetians themselves.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Woodlands a) To what extent is the strategic geographical location the most important reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which has posed a greater challenge to Venice between the 15th and 18th centuries – corruption in the government or over-dependance on mercenaries? Explain your answer. (13m) Woodlands Ring a) Is the establishment of the trade monopoly the most important economic factor in ensuring the prosperity of Venice in the 9th to the 15th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Which is the more important lesson that Singapore can learn from Venice – the need for effective leadership or the enterprising spirit of the Venetians? Explain your answer. (13m) Yio Chu Kang a) Is having effective leaders a more important factor than trade developments and expansion contributing to Venice’s rise as a city-state between the 9th and 15th centuries? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Foreign threats was the most important reason for the decline of Venice.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Yishun a) How far was the rise of Venice in the 15th century due to the efficiency of its policitical system? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) Was its pragmatic foreign policy more a help than a hindrance to Venice? Explain your answer. (13m) Yishun Town a) To what extent did the Venetian political system contribute to the success of Venice as a trading centre? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The decline of Venice was inevitable.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) Yusof Ishak a) To what extent did the Venetian citizens contribute to the rise of their city state between the 9th and 15th century? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘The fall of Venice was brought about by the internal weaknesses of the Venetian society.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) Zhenghua a) ‘Venice’s economic prosperity was mainly due to advancement in maritime technology.’ How far do you agre with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m)

b) ‘Venice’s decline was largely due to incapable leadership rather than the rise of the Ottoman Empire.” Do you agree? Explain your answer.

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