RHD Quiz

History and Governance

100

When is Racial Harmony Day celebrated every year in Singapore?

1. 20 June

2. 21 June

3. 20 July

4. 21 July

4. 21 July

200

Which Prime Minister introduced the Citizenship Education Programme?

1. Lee Kuan Yew

2. Goh Chok Tong

3. Lee Hsien Loong

4. Lawrence Wong

2. Goh Chok Tong

300

Besides schools, which organisation helps promote racial harmony in Singapore?

1. EduSpots

2. Be Kind SG

3. OnePeople.sg

4. WWF

3. OnePeople.sg

400

Which group checks that new laws do not unfairly affect any racial or religious community?

1. Ministry of Home Affairs

2. Presidential Council for Minority Rights

3. People’s Association

4. Elections Department

2. Presidential Council for Minority Rights

Traditional Attire and Customs

100

What is the traditional outfit commonly worn by many Indian women?

1. Lehenga

2. Anarkali

3. Sari

4. Kebaya

3. Sari

200

What is the traditional Chinese dress commonly worn during festive occasions called?

1. Hanbok

2. Yukata

3. Kimono 

4. Cheongsam

4. Cheongsam

300

What is the cloth worn around the waist over traditional Malay men’s trousers called?

1. Sampin

2. Songkok

3. Selendang

4. Batik

1. Sampin

400

The kebaya is worn by many Peranakan and Eurasian women in Singapore. Which feature is it best known for?

1. Thick wool fabric

2. Metal buttons

3. Long fur sleeves

4. Intricate lace embroidery

4. Intricate lace embroidery

Local Food

100

Which Malay word translates to ‘to eat’?

1. Minum

2. Makan

3. Tapau

4. Shiok

2. Makan

200

What traditional Chinese food is made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves?

1. Popiah

2. Wanton

3. Char Siew Bao

4. Zongzi

4. Zongzi (Rice dumpling)

300

Which steamed noodle dish is usually served with grated coconut and gula melaka?

1. Putu Mayam

2. Mee Siam

3. Laksa

4. Bee Hoon

1. Putu Mayam

400

Which traditional Eurasian dish is famous for its spicy, tangy flavour and is often eaten during Christmas?

1. Shepherd’s Pie

2. Chicken Rice

3. Devil’s Curry

4. Satay

3. Devil's Curry

Social Situation

100

True or False: It is okay to make fun of someone’s accent if it’s meant as a joke.

1. True

2. False

2. False

200

Your classmates are sharing about different cultural festivals. What should you do?

1. Listen respectfully and ask polite questions if you’re curious.

2. Say your festival is the best.

3. Ignore everyone else’s presentations.

4. Make jokes about traditions you don’t understand. 

1. Listen respectfully and ask polite questions if you’re curious.

300

What does ‘implicit bias’ mean?

1. Unconscious assumptions or stereotypes that people may have without realising it.

2. Purposely treating someone unfairly.

3. A law about discrimination.

4. A disagreement between different groups. 

1. Unconscious assumptions or stereotypes that people may have without realising them.

400

Which HDB policy encourages people of different races to live together in neighbourhoods?

1. Community Living Scheme

2. Harmony Housing Programme

3. Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP)

4. Diversity Housing Scheme

3. Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP)