History
When was modern Singapore founded?
a. 1867
b. 1819
c. 1853
1819
Which language is most spoken at home in Singapore?
a. Chinese
b. English
c. Tamil
Chinese
What is the total area of Singapore, including the smaller islands?
a. 886km2
b. 686km2
c. 719km2
719km2
The iconic Merlion of Singapore is a combination of which two animals?
a. Lion and fish
b. Dragon and fish
c. Lion and eagle
Lion and fish
Who was Singapore’s first prime minister?
a. Goh Chok Tong
b. Lee Kuan Yew
c. Ong Teng Cheong
Lee Kuan Yew
What does the name "Singapura," the original name of Singapore, mean in Sanskrit?
a. Island City
b. Jungle City
c. Lion City
Lion City
What Singlish word refers to the practice of claiming a table at a food centre by leaving a packet of tissues on a table?
a. Chope
b. Makan
c. Chiong
Chope
What made up "The Straits Settlement"?
a. Java, Johor Bahru, Singapore
b. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang
c. Singapore, Penang, Melaka
Singapore, Penang, Melaka
The Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore's most iconic landmarks, is a hotel with how many floors?
a. 51
b. 55
c. 63
55
This local Olympian clinched Singapore's first ever gold medal in the 100m butterfly swimming event.
a. Joseph Schooling
b. Quah Zheng Wen
c. Ang Peng Siong
Joseph Schooling
When did Singapore become independent?
a. 9 March 1954
b. 3 April 1984
c. 9 August 1965
9 August 1965
What is a Singapore Sling?
a. a cocktail
b. a traditional handbag
c. a local dessert
a cocktail
What is the capital of Singapore?
a. Orchard
b. Somerset
c. Singapore
Singapore
How much did it cost for Singapore to build the incredible Jewel Changi Airport?
a. SG$1.3billion
b. SG$1.5billion
c. SG$1.7billion
US$1.7billion
The name Singapore was attributed to this 14th century Sumatran prince. What was his name?
a. Sang Nila Utama
b. Barnabas Lingga
c. Naphtali Silaen
Sang Nila Utama
Which political party has dominated and won every election since self-government in 1959?
a. The Worker's Party of Singapore (WP)
b. Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)
c. The People's Action Party (PAP)
The People's Action Party (PAP)
Singapore has had the death penalty since it was a British colony and it is still enforced today. What method is used?
a. Lethal injection
b. Electric Chair
c. Hanging
Hanging
What is the highest point on the island of Singapore?
a. Bukit Timah
b. Pulau Ubin
c. Pulau Tekong
Bukit Timah
What is the name of the bridge that spans the mouth of the Singapore River?
a. Cavenagh Bridge
b. Henderson Bridge
c. Esplanade Bridge
Esplanade Bridge
How did Lieutenant Philip Jackson help with the development of Singapore?
a. He worked to develop Singapore's town plan
b. He was a general that defended Singapore
c. He was involved in building roads for Singapore
He worked with Sir Stanford Raffles to make the town plan.
What did Singapore become in the year 1867?
a. A British-Dutch colony
b. A crown colony
c. A world-leading trading port
a crown colony
All eligible Singaporean men need to serve a mandatory conscription in the Singapore Army. If considered fit, how long does one have to serve?
a. 20 months
b. 22 months
c. 24 months
22 months
Singapore’s most popular tourist attraction is an island that is completely covered in amusement parks and museums. What is the name of this island?
a. Sentosa Island
b. Lazarus Island
c. Coney Island
Sentosa Island
This local franchise is popular amongst Singaporeans for serving a iconic breakfast menu.
a. Old Chang Kee
b. Ya Kun
c. Wee Nam Kee
Ya Kun
This person is largely regarded as Singapore's biggest war hero, having been killed by Japanese forces during World War 2.
a. Lim Bo Seng
b. Tan Tal Po
c. Yap Kok Hwee
Lim Bo Seng