Pre-Independence
What was our Malay name before the British colonised us?
Temasek
When did Singapore gain independence from Malayisa?
1965
What is the name of our national flower?
The Vanda Miss Joaquim
What is the name of the regional financial and cultural organisation that Singapore was a founding member of?
ASEAN
Which dish do Singaporeans and Malaysians both make claims to?
Laksa
In what year did Sir Stanford Raffles establish a British Port in Singapore?
1819
In what year was the amendment to our constitution that made the President popularly election passed?
1991
What are the names of this year's NDP songs?
Giants, Sparkle, and You'll be Okay
How many countries have visa-free arrangements with Singapore?
192
What is the origin of the popularity of bak kut teh?
It was drank by coolies to supplement their nutrition-sparse diet
Who controlled Singapore before the British?
The Sultanate of Johor
What was the name of the PAP's communist splinter party who were targeted in Operation Coldstore?
Barisan Sosialis
Which financial district sits on reclaimed land?
Marina Bay
Which band was recently banned from Singapore for displaying the Palestinian flag?
Massive Attack
In which restaurant did chilli crab originate?
Roland Restaurant
When did Singapore become a Crown Colony?
1946
What were the two GRCs in which the PAP lost their first seats in the elections of 1984?
Anson and Potong Pasir
Name two recently trendy dessert/drink spots in Singapore
Molly Tea, Yochi, Chagee, Singapore Black Tree
Which countries are part of the Five Power Defence Arrangement with Singapore?
Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, United Kingdom
What season were popiahs most commonly eaten in, and why?
Spring, because vegetables were most accessible then
How many fatalities were caused by the Hock Lee Bus Riots in May 1955?
4
What is the name of the labour control, passed in 1968, that prevents labourers from protesting?
How much water do we draw from JB per day?
250 gallons
What is the Singaporean stance on the dispute in the South China Sea?
That all disputes must be lawfully resolved via the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
What was the inspiration for Kaya Toast?
The fruit spreads that Hainanese immigrants ate on British trading ships during the Straits period