Songs
People say i am the best in Singapore, JB and some say Batam. Who am I?
Phua Chu Kang
What kind of disaster occurred in Bukit Ho Swee in 1961 that leds to a significant push for public housing and is considered a pivotal event in Singapore's development.
Bukit Ho Swee Fire - One of Singapore's worst disasters that occurred on May 25, 1961
Which part of the Singapore flag symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue?
The white part
How many series of currency notes has Singapore issued since 1967 till date? Name the series.
4. 'Orchid', 'Bird', 'Ship' and 'Portrait' series
I am Singapore’s longest-serving President, who am I?
S R Nathan - Holding office for two full terms from 1 September 1999 to 31 August 2011
Where is the highest point in Singapore?
The Bukit Timah summit - With a height of about 176m, Bukit Timah Hill is the highest point in Singapore
What does “kopi di lo” mean in Singapore’s kopi terminology?
Coffee without water (thick and strong)
What is the name of the flower that is featured on the back of all Ship Series notes?
Vanda Miss Joaquim, the national flower of Singapore
I am one of the most successful artists in the Chinese-speaking world. Apart from singing I am also a songwriter, record producer, and an entrepreneur. Who am I?
JJ Lin Jun Jie
The first public housing estate that the late Queen Elizabeth II visited in Singapore was?
Toa Payoh - This visit took place during her first state visit in 1972, shortly after Singapore's independence
How many Singlish words have made it to the Oxford dictionary?
27
Which series of currency notes is the only series that has a $20 denomination?
The Bird Series - The $20 note was introduced to replace the $25 note of the Orchid series.
I was a prominent Eurasian leader and served as Singapore’s third President from 1981 to 1985, who am I?
Devan Nair
Where in Singapore was once the site of a royal palace and is now home to archaeological remains and a park?
Fort Canning Hill
What does the 5 stars on our flag represent?
Progress, Democracy, Peace, Equality and Justice
How many denominations does the Orchid Series have? Name them.
9 denominations -$1, $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $10,000
Before Singapore gained independence and adopted 'Majulah Singapura' as their official anthem, what royal anthem did they sing?
God Save the Queen
I was a national champion in weightlifting in the 1930s. Several places in Singapore bear my name and portrait. Who am I?
Yusof bin Ishak
The MRT system began its service on 7 November 1987 with 5 stations. Name them
Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Braddell and Toa Payoh
How many islands make up Singapore?
63 - Singapore consists of one main island and 62 smaller islets, including Pulau Ubin and St John’s Island
On which series and currency note can you find the entire lyrics to the Singapore anthem?
$1000 note of the Potrait Series - The entire national anthem is printed on the back of the $1000 note in microprint.