Cambridge Primary with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Year 6)

April 2024 May Intake Term 4 Mock Test

SOCIAL STUDIES

Primary 6
1 hour

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4. No dictionary of any kind is allowed.

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the question paper.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (25 marks)
Section A consists of 25 questions. Answer all the questions in this section. For
questions 1-25, four options are given. Choose the most suitable answer and write
the correct option (1,2,3,4) in the bracket provided.

1. What was the primary reason for the prosperity of the Kingdom of Funan?

1. Expert craftsmanship in weaponry

2. Abundant mineral resources

3. Ideal location as a trading port

4. Strong military power

( 3 )

2. Which of the following was the important aspect for controlling of trade in the Kingdom
of Srivijaya?

1. Land routes

2. Air travel

3. Sea trade

4. Underground trade routes

( 3 )

3. What was the main religion in the Kingdom of Srivijaya?

1. Hinduism

2. Buddhism

3. Christianity

4. Islam
( 2 )

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4. Which of the following ruler is known for building the iconic Angkor Wat temple
complex?

1. King Ramkhamhaeng

2. King Hayam Wuruk

3. King Vijaya

4. King Suryavarman II
( 4 )

5. Which group of geographical region is Southeast Asia located between, making it a

convenient stop for seafaring traders?

1. Europe and Africa

2. China and the Indian subcontinent

3. North America and South America

4. Australia and Antarctica

( 2 )

6. Which kingdom came to an end when it was conquered by the Portuguese in 1511
CE?

1. Funan

2. Sukhothai

3. Majapahit

4. Melaka
( 4 )

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7. Which kingdom is known for its legacy in the art style characterized by fluid lines,
especially in sculptures of Buddha?

1. Funan

2. Sukhothai

3. Majapahit

4. Melaka
( 2 )

8. Which ancient kingdom had the capital at Oc Eo and was located between China
and the Indian subcontinent?

1. Funan

2. Sukhothai

3. Srivijaya

4. Angkor
( 1 )

9. Which kingdom established ties with China, which had a strong navy, to secure
protection against potential attacks?

1. Funan

2. Sukhothai

3. Majapahit

4. Melaka
( 4 )

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10. What was the primary source of income for the Kingdom of Majapahit?

1. Rice cultivation

2. gold mining

3. silver trade

4. Silk production
( 1 )

11. Which city in Sumatra is believed to have been the capital of Srivijaya?

1. Jakarta

2. Palembang

3. Penang

4. Surabaya

( 2 )

12. What led to the decline of the Kingdom of Majapahit after King Hayam Wuruk's
death?

1. Invasion by foreign armies

2. Power struggles in the royal family

3. Economic collapse

4. Natural disasters

( 22 )

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13. Why did traders traveling to China and the Indian subcontinent stop at Oc Eo?

1. To enjoy the pleasant climate

2. To replenish their supplies and rest

3. To explore archaeological sites

4. To trade with the local people

( 2 )

14. How do we primarily learn about the Kingdom of Funan?

1. Through archaeological excavations

2. From written records by visitors to the kingdom

3. From oral traditions passed down through generations

4. From ancient scrolls and manuscripts.

( 2 )

15. When was the capital of the Kingdom of Majapahit, Trowulan, discovered by
archaeologists?

1. 100 years after the kingdom's collapse

2. 200 years after the kingdom's collapse

3. 300 years after the kingdom's collapse

4. 400 years after the kingdom's collapse

( 3 )

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16. Which regions were controlled by the Kingdom of Angkor at the height of its
power?

1. Present-day Cambodia and Thailand

2. Present-day Cambodia and Vietnam

3. Present-day Thailand and Malaysia

4. Present-day Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam

( 4 )

17. What event led to the decline of the Kingdom of Srivijaya around c. 1025 CE?

1. A volcanic eruption

2. Economic recession

3. A devastating earthquake

4. An attack by another kingdom

( 4 )

18. How did the kingdom of Oc Eo ensure a stable food supply for its inhabitants and
visiting traders?

1. By importing food from other regions

2. Through hunting and gathering

3. By fishing in the nearby rivers

4. By growing enough food locally

( 4 )

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19. What criteria do UNESCO World Heritage sites need to meet to be included on
the list?

1. They must be in Europe.

2. They must be ancient archaeological site

3. They must have outstanding cultural or natural value.

4. They must be owned by UNESCO.

( 3 )

20. What role did trade play in the development of ancient kingdoms in Southeast
Asia?

1. Trade was not significant in their development.

2. Trade only occurred within the region.

3. Trade was important and led to the formation of empires.

4. Trade primarily involved agriculture.

( 3 )

21. Which of the following statements is true regarding the legacy of these ancient
kingdoms in Southeast Asia?

1. Most of their features have been completely lost over time.

2. They have left no lasting impact on the region.

3. Some of these features can still be seen today.

4. The region's heritage is entirely derived from foreign influences.

( 3 )

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 22. Which ancient kingdom-controlled parts of present-day Indonesia and Malaysia
and reached its peak under King Hayam Wuruk?

1. Funan
2. Sukhothai
3. Srivijaya
4. Majapahit
( 4 )

23. Which ancient kingdom played a role in spreading the religion of Islam in
Southeast Asia?

1. Funan
2. Sukhothai
3. Majapahit
4. Melaka
( 4 )

24. How did Srivijaya gain power and influence in the region?

1. By conquering neighboring kingdoms

2. By controlling the sea trade
3. By building a powerful army
4. By establishing a monarchy
( 2 )

25. Who was the first ruler of the Kingdom of Angkor?

1. King Suryavarman II
2. King Jayavarman II
3. King Jayavarman III
4. King Suryavarman III
( 2 )

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Section B: Fill in the blanks [2 marks each] [20 marks]
For questions 26 to 34, fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
No marks will be given for incorrect spelling.

Kingdom of Srivijaya

Srivijayan
26. The Kingdom of Srivijaya, also known as the ___________________ Empire, existed
from c. 682 CE to c. 1300 CE.

27. The capital of the kingdom is believed by some to have been at

Palembang
___________________, a city in Sumatra. Srivijaya gained power as it controlled the
sea trade in the region.

China
28. It also established trade relations with ___________________ and the Indian
subcontinent.

29. Goods such as camphor, sandalwood, spices, porcelain, jade and textiles were traded.
grow
Wealth from trade allowed the kingdom to ___________________ and develop.

harbour
30. Palembang had an excellent ___________________ that was sheltered from the
monsoons
___________________.

traders
31. This made it a safe port for ___________________.

Buddhism
32. It is believed that ___________________ was the main religion in the Kingdom of
Srivijaya.

kingdom
33. Srivijaya was attacked by another ___________________ c. 1025 CE.

wealth
34. Having lost its ___________________, prestige and influence in the region, the

weakened Kingdom of Srivijaya continued to decline until it ended c. 1300 CE.

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Section C: Fill in the blanks [2 marks each] [20 marks]
For questions 35 to 44, fill in the blanks with the names of the artefacts and architectural
structures of the kingdoms and empires and their timeline as shown below.

Do note that no marks will be given for incorrect spelling.

(35) (36) (37)

Artefacts /
Architectural
Structures

Name of the
kingdom that it Majapahit Funan Melaka
belongs 1400-1511
Timeline of the
c. 1293 CE-1527 CE C.100 CE-600CE c. 802 CE-1432 CE
kingdom
(38) (39) (40)

Artefacts /
Architectural
Structures

Name of the
kingdom that it Sukhothai Srivijaya Angkor
belongs
Timeline of the
c.1200 CE-1430 CE c.682 CE-1300 CE c. 802 CE-1432 CE
kingdom

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 (41) (42)

Artefacts /
Architectural
Structures

Name of the
kingdom that it Funan Majapahit
belongs
Timeline of the
c.100 CE-600 CE c.1293 CE-1527 CE
kingdom
(43) (44)

Artefacts /
Architectural
Structures

Name of the
kingdom that it Srivijaya Melaka
belongs
Timeline of the
c.682 CE-1300 CE c.1400 CE-1511 CE
kingdom

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Section D: Short answer questions (15 marks)

For questions 45 - 49, please answer the following questions in the given blank.
spaces provided. Please write in proper sentences.

45(a) What does UNESCO stand for? [1 mark]

It stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and

________________________________________________________________
Cultural Organisation.
________________________________________________________________

(b) What is the main purpose of UNESCO? [2 marks]

It seeks to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites that

are of outstanding value to humanity.

46. State three major sources of income of Kingdom of Majapahit. [3 marks]

a) The cloves trade will contribute to the kingdom's income.

____________________________________________________________

Rice cultivation will contribute to the kingdom's income.

b) ____________________________________________________________

The nutmeg trade will contribute to the kingdom's income.

c)____________________________________________________________
(Alternate Answer : pepper trade, cinnamon trade)

47. State three reasons why Southeast Asia was a convenient location for traders
from different parts of the world. [3 marks]

They can replenish water.

a) _____________________________________________________________

They took the opportunity to buy various goods from the traders in the region.
b) _____________________________________________________________

They can replenish supply food.

c)______________________________________________________________

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48. State three spices grown in the Kingdom of Majapahit. [3 marks]

a) Nutmeg

b) Cloves

c) Cinnamon
(Alternate Answer : pepper)

49 a) Why did Melaka establish ties with China? How were the ties maintained?
[2 marks]

i) China had a strong navy which helped to secure protection for Melaka.

ii) They maintained it by the visits from the Admiral Zheng He who was an
important Chinese official during that time.
b) What was the kingdom of Melaka known as? [1 mark]

It was known as Melakan Empire.

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