Singapore
Tufts Trivia
Indonesia
SIMSA Trivia
Malaysia
100
Created in the 1960s, this national symbol represents Singapore’s origins as a fishing village called Temasek and its later transformation into the “Lion City.”
What is the Merlion?
100
Tufts’ mascot is this unique animal and has a fun name.
What is Jumbo the Elephant?
100
This capital city is located on the island of Java.
What is Jakarta?
100
SIMSA represents students from these three countries.
What are Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia?
100
In 1965, this nation was expelled from Malaysia, becoming an independent state.
What is Singapore?
200
This Singaporean YouTuber, known for his school-themed comedy skits and the “Titan Academy” series, is one of the country’s most subscribed content creators.
Who is JianHao Tan?
200
This beautiful man has a name!
Who is Sunil Kumar?
200
They don’t breathe fire, but these “dragons” of Indonesia can grow over 10 feet long and deliver a venomous bite.
What are Komodo dragons?
200
Before it became SIMSA and expanded to include Indonesia and Malaysia, the club was originally known by this shorter name.
What is SSA (Singapore Students’ Association)?
200
Malaysia’s king, elected every five years from among nine hereditary rulers, holds this constitutional title.
What is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
300
This island was once a British military base and is now known for its beaches and beautiful scenery.
What is Sentosa?
300
Tuftonia’s Day, held each spring with rides, food, and fireworks, celebrates this occasion.
What is Tufts’ birthday?
300
This endangered “forest man” shares 97% of human DNA and lives only in Borneo and Sumatra.
What is the orangutan?
300
Among the current SIMSA E-Board, this member stands out for not being from Singapore, Indonesia, or Malaysia. However, they were still fated to SIMSA since their parents first met at Zouk, a famous nightclub in Singapore.
Who is Chloe Wong?
300
This Malaysian-born actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2023.
Who is Michelle Yeoh?
400
This Singaporean TikToker went viral for giving a fashion hack, saying “All you need is a 20 motif [Van Cleef] necklace,” and describing herself as a “stay-at-home daughter.”
Who is Chloe L?
400
Tufts’ mascot, Jumbo the Elephant, was once the star attraction of P.T. Barnum’s circus. After his death, his stuffed hide was displayed on campus until it was destroyed in this 1975 event.
What is a fire?
400
Indonesia’s red-and-white flag looks almost identical to this European country’s flag, except theirs is slightly longer.
What is Monaco?
400
While most of SIMSA’s current E-Board hails from Singapore or Indonesia, this member is the only one representing Malaysia.
Who is Helena Teh?
400
By visiting graveyards at night and leaving offerings for the dead, Chinese Malays hope this will be revealed to them.
What are lucky lottery numbers?
500
In Crazy Rich Asians, during the climactic Mahjong showdown between Rachel and Eleanor, Rachel deliberately discards this tile to let Eleanor win.
What is the 8 of Bamboo?
500
According to Tufts legend, kissing under this brick archway is said to lead to marriage.
What is Bowen Gate?
500
This active volcano in Java erupted in 1883, causing global climate effects.
What is Krakatoa?
500
These seven students currently serve on the SIMSA Executive Board (full names).
Who are Francesca Wan, Alexandra Rachmat, Helena Teh, Alea Rao, Chloe Wong, Navya Saluja, and Joshua Guirao?
500
Found in Malaysia’s rainforests, this flower can grow over 3 feet wide, smells like rotting meat, and is often called the “corpse flower.”
What is the Rafflesia?