Singapore
who was the first president of Singapore?
Yusof Bin Ishak
name the fruit: this dish is known as the "queen of fruits" and has a thorny exterior with a creamy yellow flesh. it is known for having a strong smell.
Durian
This Singlish word means “very good” or “excellent.” what is the word?
Shiok
what is a colourful, thin biscuit sticks that come in a tin and are often served during Chinese New Year?
love letters
who is Lee Kuan Yew?
Singapore's first prime minister
who is the current prime minister of Singapore?
Mr Lawrence Wong
Known as "Singapore's National Dish," it features poached chicken served with fragrant rice and ginger garlic chili sauce.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
what does kiasu mean?
afraid to lose/overly competitive
what is a small colourful iced biscuits with hard sugar icing on top, commonly sold in old provision shops?
iced gem biscuits
who is Ong Teng Cheong
Singapore's 5th president
what is the national flower of Singapore
Vanda Miss Joaquim
Known as "Singapore's National Dish," it features poached chicken served with fragrant rice and ginger garlic chili sauce.
Kaya Toast
what does paiseh mean?
embarrassed
Assorted nuts and crackers sold in paper cones by Indian street vendors outside cinemas and along roadsides.
who is S. Rajaratnam
when did Singapore gain independence?
August 9, 1965
A popular Indian-Muslim dish made of dough, fried to be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, accompanied by curry.
Roti Prata
This old-school Singlish phrase means to relax and not rush
steady lah/take it easy
Small pink tablets that taste slightly sweet and sour, often eaten during childhood and believed to be “good for digestion.
haw flakes
zheng meng xian
Old-school Chinese pop singer; very popular among kampung children.
name one location that Singapore soldiers used during the war between Singapore and Japan.
Bukit Timah Hill, Fort Canning Hill, Fort Siloso (Sentosa), Tengah / Sembawang Airfield, Changi Prison/Barracks, Alexandra Military Hospital, MacRitchie Reservoir, The Causeway, River Valley Road/Havelock Road Camp, Johore Battery, Pasir Panjang Ridge (Opium Hill), Adam Park
This dish features rice noodles in a rich, spicy, coconut curry gravy with ingredients like tofu puffs and shrimp.
Laksa
when someone says "lah", what does it mean?
emphasis / tone
Soft, fluffy pink candy that melts in your mouth, usually spun on a stick and sold outside schools or at pasar malam.
cotton candy / candy floss