Singapore Trivia
Who is the first President of Singapore?
Mr Yusof Ishak
In 2025, how many years since its founding will Victoria School will be celebrating?
149 years
Name the four geographical concepts.
Space, Place, Scale and Environment
Which fruit is also known as the Queen of fruits?
Mangosteen
Which element has the chemical symbol, 'Au'?
Gold
Who composed the Singapore's national anthem?
Mr Zubir Said
Which Singapore dollar currency note features one of Victoria School's past campuses?
The $2 note
Climate change is a problem occurring at which level of scale?
Global/International/World
This green chiffon cake is popular among tourists to Singapore. What is it?
Pandan cake
What does pH stand for?
Potential of Hydrogen
Name the regional organization comprising 10 member countries that Singapore belongs to.
ASEAN
When did Victoria School move to its current location?
2003
Why has the human-wildlife conflict increased in Singapore in recent years?
Due to urban expansion, greening efforts and more people engaging in outdoor activities
What is 'teh-C'?
What is the name of the process when a solid changes into gas without passing through the liquid state?
Sublimation
How many islands does Singapore have?
How many past Presidents of Singapore were Victorians?
3
How do people cultivate a sense of place to their surrounding?
Through repeated encounters/Experiencing significant events at landmarks
The ayam buah keluak is a food prepared specially by a community in Singapore. Which community group is the food associated with?
The Peranakans
In a covalent bond, what do atoms share?
Electrons
Name the policy adopted by HDB to ensure a balanced mix of ethnic groups within HDB towns.
Ethnic Integrated Policy
Which two star constellations are featured on the ceiling above the school foyer?
Orion and Hercules
How can a sense of place be represented?
Through different forms and types of media to express a sense of place.
The Eurasian
In which group of the periodic table are noble gases found?
Group 8