Social Studies for O levels

• Pitot

  20 Oct 05, 20:18

  Originally posted by Oriental & Beautiful:

  The chapters are grouped into themes...
  
  u need to study at least 3 themes, cause at least 1 will come out.
  
  if u study 4 themes, then got more choice if the qns are difficult.
  
  looking at past yr papers oso help to determine the probability of certain themes coming out.

  Fully agree with the above..
• Depressed...*sigh*

  20 Oct 05, 20:27

  Hi ppl, go to page 5 of this pdf..
  
  Should I believe what they say there?
  
  http://www.seab.gov.sg/2005%20GCE%20O%20Level%20Syllabuses/2190_2005.pdf
• dunnowat

  20 Oct 05, 22:16

  yupz, shud believe. fr there u shud know that health edu n 1960s-1980s industrial restructuring is under one chapter so muz study this. Then merger n sep once chapter oso muz study. then venice oso another chapter. i think u study these 3 shud be secure liao
• girlnextdoor

  5 Nov 05, 12:57

  heyy IF anyone actually comes here anymore.. i posted some stuff abt venice in another room but wont hurt outting it here too..
  the last part with the PEEL format to answer structured essays
  can be used for any any any chapter got that?!!=)
  
  RISE OF VENICE
  political reasons: say this(tho it sounds stupid) LPPPENG
  L-Leadership(capable and commited)
  P-Policies(were practical)
  P-Peace(citizens involvement in this..)
  P-Power(had effective checks on power)
  E-Electorial system(was fair)
  N-Navy(was strong)
  G-Government( practiced aristocratic republic)
  
  economic reasons? say TAPD.
  T-Trade monopoly
  A-Adventurous spirit
  P-Provision of trade services
  D-Diversifying into manufacturing
  
  social reasons? our favourite word- LAR!
  L-Loyalty of Venetians
  A-Attracting foreign talent
  R-Respect for different practices
  
  FALL OF VENICE
  remember this sentence. Can Duck, Why Run?! Oh i see!!!(oiicc)
  (external reasons) (internal reasons)
  External reasons:
  C-Competition from new trade rivals
  D-Discovery of a new sea route
  W-Wars with Ottoman Empire
  R-Rise of larger states(eg. France England and Spain)
  
  Internal reasons:
  O-Over dependence on merceneries
  i-incompetent military leaders
  i-insensitivity towards neighbouring countries
  c-complacency in Venetian society
  c-corruption in the government
  
  alright now lemme help u guys with the structured essay.
  remember this format for EVERY single paragraph in the essay.
  P E E L
  P-point
  E-elaboration
  E-example
  L-link
  
  eg: (P)Venice had capable and commited leaders. (E) They were willing
  to place state interests above their own personal interests.
  (Eg) Despite being partially blind, Doge Enrico Dandalo led a Venetian
  fleet to success. (L) With such high level of commitment, the leaders
  in Venice were able to provide good vision and direction for the city-
  state and this allowed Venice to make wise decisons leadind to its rise.
  
  yup thats abt it. for every point u can use the PEEL format. ok?