Money
Is the Malay ringgit stronger or weaker than the yen?
Weaker
Which is larger in size and population, Singapore or Malaysia?
Malaysia
True or False? Malaysia has more than one official language.
False - although it is a multilingual country, Bahasa Malaysia (aka Malay) is the only official language in Malaysia
What is the main religion in Malaysia?
Islam
What is the official national animal of Malaysia?
Tiger
Is the Singapore dollar stronger or weaker than the yen?
Stronger
What type of land feature is Singapore?
A. a continent
B. a peninsula
C. an island
D. an isthmus
C. an island
Who are the Bumiputera people?
Native Malaysians
What is the main religion in Singapore?
Buddhism
True or False? Malaysia elects its kings.
True - 9 hereditary rulers elect the king who serves for 5 years
In what way is Malaysia similar to Japan in how it uses money?
Like Japan, many Malaysians still use cash as payment
What type of land feature is Malaysia?
A. a continent
B. a peninsula
C. an island
D. an isthmus
B. a peninsula
What three main languages do Singapore and Malaysia share?
English, Chinese, and Malay
True or False? The official dress for women in BOTH Singapore and Malaysia is called the baju kurang.
True (baju melayu for men)
There is a train that connects Singapore to Malaysia. How long does it take to get from the “Woodlands Train checkpoint” in Singapore to “Johor Bahru Central Station” in Malaysia?
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 1 hour
B. 5 minutes
Is the Singapore dollar a bill/banknote or a coin?
Coin
How do most people travel between Singapore and Malaysia?
A. by boat (a ferry)
B. crossing a bridge (by car)
C. by train (across a bridge)
D. by plane
B. crossing a bridge (by car)
What are the four official languages of Singapore?
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Singapore’s strict laws that keep the city very clean has earned it this nickname. (Fill in the blank) “The ________ City”
The _Fine_ City
True or False? Singapore and Malaysia have never been at war with each other.
True - Singapore was expelled from the Malaysian Federation in 1965, but there was no armed conflict
Is 1 Malay Ringgit a bill/banknote or a coin?
Bill/Banknote
What large body of water is to the east of Malaysia?
A. South China Sea
B. Andaman Sea
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Gulf of Siam
A. South China Sea
What is the largest ethnic group in Singapore?
A. Singaporean
B. Chinese
C. Malay
D. Indian
Ans: B ("Singaporean" is considered a nationality, not an ethnicity)
Which country has a more conservative social culture, Singapore or Malaysia?
Malaysia - due to the strong influence of Islam
If you bring this fruit onto public transit in Singapore, you can be fined up to $500. What is it?
Durian