Singapore Places
Singapore Facts
Singapore Logos
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PSLE
100
What is the name of this place?
Botanical Gardens!
Fun Fact:
The Tembusu tree on the back of our 5-dollar note is not just an artist’s illustration, but based on an actual living tree. The tree is located near the Tanglin entrance of the Botanic Gardens, and is believed to have existed long before the gardens were officially laid out in 1859.
The tree is almost two centuries old!
100
What is the language of Singapore's National Anthem?
Bahasa Melayu/Malay
Fun Fact:
Singapore’s national anthem is imprinted in the $1,000 note. Flip the note over and if you squint and look carefully, you’ll find the entire lyrics of our national anthem in micro-print. Pretty cool huh? But this is only for 1000 dollar notes. The others only have “Majulah Singapura” on them.
100
What does this logo signify?
People's Action Party (PAP)
Fun Fact:
The party's strong stand against corruption is reflected in its logo – the lightning symbol in red encircled by a blue ring against a white background. The red lightning represents action, the blue ring stands for the unity of all races, while the white background symbolises purity and integrity.
100
What does "Chope" mean?
To reserve a seat at a table.
(e.g. "EH I USE TISSUE TO CHOPE THE TABLE ALREADY, YOU NEVER SEE AH?")
100
In a school, there are a total of 368 boys and girls. If there are 36 more girls than boys, how many girls are there in the school?
202 girls
(368-36)/2 + 36 = 202
200
What is the name of this place?
Maxwell Food Center!
Fun Fact:
Maxwell Market was opened on 17 November 1928! It was even operating during the Japanese Occupation!
200
What are the original 5Cs that Singaporeans used to define success in life?
Cash, Credit Card, Car, Condominium, Country Club
Fun Fact:
I have none of them :)
200
What does this logo represent?
National Library Board (NLB)!
Fun Fact:
Our public libraries bring in more than 24 million visitors annually who borrow more than 30 million library materials and attend more than 25,000 programmes!
200
This Singlish phrase "Catch no ball" is commonly used by the locals. What does it mean?
It means "I don't understand".
Fun Fact:
Its a direct translation of "Liak bo giu", a phrase commonly used in Hokkien dialect.
Liak = Catch, Bo = No, Giu = Ball
200
How heavy are eight $1 Singapore coins?
- Six grams
- 60G
- 600G
- 6KG
60g
300
What is the name of this place?
Helix Bridge!
Fun Fact:
The bridge was modeled on DNA structure
The bridge has been praised for its unique design, which resembles a DNA structure. It has won the award for being the “World’s Best Transport Building” and multiple other awards in the year 2011 and its design has been claimed to be the world’s first as well.
The bridge contains two pairs of letters, c and g, as well as a and t. These represent cytosine, guanine, adenine, and thymine, the building blocks of DNA.
300
Name the fountain in Singapore which was listed as the largest fountain by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998.
Fountain of Wealth @ Suntec City
Fun Fact:
It has been said that anyone who circles the fountain three times while touching the water will receive good luck and blessings. Given the size of the fountain, this probably is no easy feat. Why not try it out and tell us!
300
What does this logo represent?
People's Association (PA)
300
What language is the Singlish term "Shiok" based on?
Bahasa Melayu/Malay
Fun Fact:
Used typically to describe dishes, this Malay slang word can also be used to describe one’s feelings of excitement, or of anything that pleases them.
300
The most abundant element on Earth
Oxygen
400
Where is this place?
Bayfront MRT!
Fun Fact:
Titled as "When the Ships Comes In" by Lee Wen is a mural, composed of a collage, located on the underground linkway of the station. The collage of images of ships, drawn by young Singaporeans, brings a remembrance of the past of Port of Singapore and Singapore's future hopes.
400
Name the year in which chewing gum was banned in Singapore.
A: 1992
B: 1989
C: 1982
D: 1977
A, 1992!
Fun Fact:
Studies have shown that chewing gum actually helps people concentrate and may improve long-term and working memory. Chewing gum has also been shown to reduce muscle tension and increase alertness. Chewing gum burns around 11 calories per hour. Chewing gum on an airplane will keep your ears from popping.
400
What does this logo represent?
National Environmental Agency (NEA)
Fun Fact:
NEA Officers are roaming in civilian clothes around us. Litter and you'll be slapped with a hefty fine!
400
Sing the Singapore National Anthem.
Well done!
400
"Come students, Lao Shi test your Engrish."
Mounted
500
What is the name of this place?
Pulau Ubin!
Fun Fact:
Did you know you could actually stay overnight on Pulau Ubin? There are no hostels or hotels on Pulau Ubin if you want to stay overnight. However, if you enjoy outdoor camping, there are 3 campsites on the island worth considering. Camping is free but you have to bring all your own equipment. (COVID19 restrictions apply)
500
How much does Singapore's Merlion, a stature of a lion's head with a fish body, weigh?
a) 47 tons
b) 70 tons
c) 85 tons
d) 92 tons
b) 70 tons
Fun Fact:
The Merlion's body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which comes from the same root as the word tasek ('lake' in Malay). Its head represents Singapore's original name, Singapura, or 'lion city' in Malay. Today, you can glimpse this legend at Merlion Park.
500
What does this logo represent?
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Fun Fact:
Because of its remote location and inaccessibility, students cheekily nicknamed it "Pulau NTU".
500
Recite the Singapore National Pledge.
We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society
based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity
and progress for our nation.
500
What does PSLE stand for?
Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE)