Social connections Singapore had with other countires before 1819

The last connection Singapore had with other countries before 1819 is the social connection. Social connections happen when cultures, traditions or languages are exchanged.

These are the fragments of the Yuan blue and white stem cups. They were made in China, between the 13th to 15th century, and excavated in Fort Canning Park. It is a traditional stem cup used by the rich in China at that time. From it I can infer that Singapore conducted trades with the Chinese and obtained these stem cups. Therefore, there is a social connection established between China and Singapore by exchanging cultures through goods. This is the Headless Horseman. It was made from pure lead in the 14th century and excavated at Empress Place. From it I can infer that Singapore established a social connection with the country with produced the Headless Horseman. The details in the figure is very detailed and suggests that it was owned by a rich person. The clothes of the man sitting on the winged horse is also wearing a traditional sarong, hence there is a social connection established.

Economical connections Singapore had with other countries before 1819

The second type of connection Singapore had with other countries before 1819 was the economical connection. Economical connections happen when traders trade, exchange or barter goods.

These are the imported stoneware from China. They are made from pottery stone, probably between the 14th and 15th century, and made in China. They were found in the north bank of the Singapore River. It shows us that these stoneware were used in the past, but as these are not locally produce but produced in China, it proves that Singapore had traded with traders from China and obtain these stoneware, thus the economical connection.

These are the gold ornaments from Java, made in the 14th century. It was excavated in Fort Canning Hill, or Bukit Langaran. The ornament has the design of a Hindu god, Kala, the God representing time and destruction. It was probably brought over by a Hindu from Java and was traded by a local in Singapore, therefore an economical connection between Java and Singapore was established.

Political connections Singapore had with other countries before 1819

Singapore had many connections with many different countries back before 1819. One of these connections is the political connections Singapore established with other countries. Political connections happen when a country conquers another or becomes a protecteor of a weaker country. Political connections can also happen through marriage.

These are the imported earthenware from Southern Thailand. They are made from pure clay without temper and were excavated in Fort Canning. It was probably made in the 14th century. According to some Portuguese records, a Singaporean ruler married a princess from Southern Thailand in the 14th century. This suggest that there was a political connections through marriage.

Introductory

Hi! We're group 5 in our History class, in class 104, and studying in CHIJ Katong Convent. We have Keisia Urquhart as our Group Facilitator, Jermaine Sia and Tia Doshi as our Recorders, and Aliyah Camut as our Checker. This blog is to inform you about Singapore's history before 1819. Our group is unique, because our group has 4 different races! Keisia is Eurasian, Jermaine is Chinese, Tia is Indian, and Aliyah takes Malay! Isn't that interesting? We hope this blog will help you in your History. Have fun!