Singapore History
How old is Singapore this year? (you have 5 seconds to answer)
60
What is Singapore's national language?
Malay
How many MRT lines are there in Singapore?
6
What is Boston's nickname?
Beantown
What is the name of BU's official mascot?
Rhett
Who was Singapore's 2nd Prime Minister?
Goh Chok Tong
What does "SYF" stand for?
Singapore Youth Festival
What is Singapore’s tallest building as of 2025?
Guoco Tower
Which famous race takes place every Patriot's Day in Boston?
The Boston Marathon
Name this former BU graduate student who went on to become a leader of the civil rights movement.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was Singapore's first President?
What type of tree is the"$5 dollar tree" on the back of the Singapore $5 note?
Tembusu Tree
How many islands is Singapore made up of?
64
A skyscraper in Boston is nicknamed "The Pru". What insurance company is "The Pru" referencing?
Prudential Insurance
Name the tournament where BU competes against 3 other Boston-area hockey teams at TD Garden.
Beanpot Tournament
Which is Singapore's first MRT line?
The North-South Line
Name the location of Singapore's only UNESCO World Heritage Site
Botanic Gardens
What does the crescent on the Singapore flag mean?
A young nation
A large ship built in 1974 by the U.S. Navy is displayed in a Boston suburb. It is called either Old Ironsides or what?
USS Constitution
What year was BU established?
1839
The name Singapore was attributed to this 14th century Sumatran prince. What was his name?
Sang Nila Utama
Which is the oldest public library in Singapore?
Queenstown Public Library
What international day was founded in Singapore?
World Toilet Day
Which TV show had scenes in a Boston bar called Bull & Finch Pub?
Cheers
This former BU professor also invented the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell