General Knowledge
How many continents are there?
7
Which country is the origin of sushi?
Japan
Which famous structure in Singapore is shaped like a boat and sits atop three hotel towers?
Marina Bay Sands
Who was the first President of Singapore?
A) Mr Yusof Ishak
B) Mr S R Nathan
C) Mdm Halimah Yacob
Mr Yusof Ishak
Which French dish is made from a mixture of eggs, milk, and sugar, typically served for breakfast?
A) Croissant
B) Crêpe
C) French Toast
French Toast
Which animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Elephant
Lion
What is the name of the Italian cheese often used on pizza?
Mozzarella
Which hawker dish is made from chicken and rice, and is often considered Singapore’s national dish?
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Halimah Yacob is the first female president of Singapore.
True or False
True
What is the main protein in a traditional British fish and chips meal?
Fish (obviously)
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
A) Black beans
B) Chickpeas
C) Peas
Chickpeas
Which animal is Singapore's national icon and frequently used in the country's branding?
Merlion ( even though it is a lion head with a fish body)
Which President of Singapore had a background as a trade unionist and was also the first elected President?
A) Mr Yusof Ishak
B) Mr Ong Teng Cheong
C) Mr S R Nathan
Mr Ong Teng Cheong
Which popular Vietnamese dish consists of a flavorful broth, rice noodles, and various meats (usually beef or chicken)?
Pho
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
True or False
True
What country is famous for the dish "paella"?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Switzerland
Spain
What is the Singaporean dessert made of shaved ice, syrup, and various toppings like red beans, sweet corn, and jelly?
A) Chendol
B) Ice Kachang
C) Durian D10
Ice Kachang
Which President of Singapore was a former civil servant and held positions in both the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Defense before becoming President?
A) Mr Tony Tan Keng Yam
B) Mr Yusof Ishak
C) Mr Ong Teng Cheong
Mr Tony Tan Keng Yam
Which Japanese dish features thinly sliced beef cooked on a hot plate and served with rice?
A) Sukiyaki
B) Tempura
C) Shabu-shabu
Sukiyaki
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
A) Monaco
B) Nauru
C) Vatican City
Vatican City
What spice is typically used to flavor Indian curry dishes?
A) Cinnamon
B) Turmeric
C) Nutmeg
Tumeric
What sport is widely associated with Singapore, particularly after the country’s success in the 2016 Olympics?
A) Table Tennis
B) Swimming
C) Football
Table Tennis
Yusof Ishak, Singapore's first president, was the only country's Malay head of state, from past till present
True of False
False
What traditional Turkish dish consists of grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat?
A) Baklava
B) Kebab
C) Dolma
Dolma