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“Knowing Singapore” Quiz
How much do you know about Singapore?
Question 1
In this year's National Day theme, Badang
is the main character who threw the
Singapore Stone to the mouth of
Singapore River.
True or False
Question 1
In this year's National Day theme, Badang
is the main character who threw the
Singapore Stone to the mouth of
Singapore River.
True or False
• Watch NDP video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ITpB_9cqI
• or www.tinyurl.com/watch-badang-2016
Question 2
The Singapore Stone, which has some undeciphered inscriptions on it,
is one of the 11 National Treasures of Singapore.
True or False
Question 2
The Singapore Stone, which has some undeciphered inscriptions on it,
is one of the 11 National Treasures of Singapore.
True or False
The Singapore Stone (actual history)
• Originally located at the mouth of Singapore River
• Undeciphered inscriptions found on it
• Blew up in 1843 to widen the mouth of Singapore River
• 3 pieces recovered by Lieutenant-Colonel James Low
• 2 pieces sent to Royal Asiatic Society's museum (now known as Indian
Museum) in Calcutta
• 3rd piece in National Museum of Singapore now
Original mouth of Singapore River
Question 3
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more species of
trees than the entire North American continent.
True or False
Question 3
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more species of
trees than the entire North American continent.
True or False
• Bukit Timah = Hill of Tin
• But tin sources were never found in the region
• Likely to be mis-translated from “Bukit Temak”, which means Hill
of Shorea (trees)
• Declared as ASEAN Heritage Park in 2011
• Sources from http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/
• Bukit Timah Nature Reserve contains more tree species than the
whole of North America.
• The nature reserve supports 1,000 species of flowering plants and
over 500 species of wildlife.
• One specimen of Shorea curtisii (seraya) located in the forest is
estimated to be over 370 years old.
http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_55_2004-12-20.html
Question 4
The Merlion, a Singapore icon designed for the Singapore Tourism
Board (STB), has 5 official statues in Singapore. Are the two statues in
the photo part of the 5?
Yes or No
5 Official Merlions of Singapore
• Merlion – Sea-Lion
• Trademark symbol for Singapore Tourism Board (20 Jul 1966)
• Only five official ones in Singapore
• Singapore River x 2
• Sentosa
• Mount Faber
• Singapore Tourism Board
5 Official Merlions of Singapore
• Singapore River x 2
5 Official Merlions of Singapore
• Sentosa • Mount Faber
5 Official Merlions of Singapore
• Singapore Tourism Board
Unofficial 6th and 7th Merlions
• Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Blk 216-222 carpark
Question 5
Singapore attained self-government in which year?
- 1945
- 1959
- 1963
- 1965
Question 5
Singapore attained self-government in which year?
- 1945
- 1959
- 1963
- 1965
Singapore History Timeline
• 1945
• End of World War 2
• 1959
• Obtained self-governance
• Still under British Colony
• 1963
• Left British Colony
• Malaya + Singapore = Malaysia
• 1965
• Left Malaysia
• Independence
Question 6
How many off-shore islands does Singapore have?
- 33
- 43
- 53
- 63
Question 6
How many off-shore islands does Singapore have?
- 33
- 43
- 53
- 63
• Biggest island
• Pulau Tekong
• Smallest Island
• Pulau Sejahat Kechil
• Biggest island
• Pulau Tekong
• Smallest Island
• Pulau Sejahat Kechil
Source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_150_2005-01-20.html
• Biggest island
• Pulau Tekong
• Smallest Island
• Pulau Sejahat Kechil
Source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_150_2005-01-20.html
Somewhere here:
Pulau Sejahat + Pulau Sejahat Kechil
Pulau Sejahat
Pulau Sejahat Kechil
Question 7
Which of the following is Singapore's national flower?
- Orchid
- Morning Glory
- Vanda Miss Joaquim
- Hibiscus
Question 7
Which of the following is Singapore's national flower?
- Orchid
- Morning Glory
- Vanda Miss Joaquim
- Hibiscus
A type of orchid
Question 8
Commonly known as the State Crest, the following picture is a logo
often used by government bodies. What is the other name of the logo?
- The Singapore Crest
- The National Coat of Arms of Singapore
- The State Logo
Question 8
Commonly known as the State Crest, the following picture is a logo
often used by government bodies. What is the other name of the logo?
- The Singapore Crest
- The National Coat of Arms of Singapore
- The State Logo
• Coat of arms
• An unique symbol representing an individual person or family, corporation, or
state.
• Singapore Coat of Arms
• Designed and adopted in 1959 (by then DPM, Dr. Toh Chin Chye)
• Representing Singapore’s status as a self-governing and independent state
• Only to be used for government related matters
Red shield with white crescent moon and five stars
- Red: Universal brotherhood and equality of men
- White: Pervading and everlasting purity and virtue
- Crescent: Rising young nation
- 5 stars: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality
Tiger
- Represents historical ties with
Malaysia
Lion
- Embodies Singapore
Blue banner
- Majulah Singapura: Onward Singapore
Question 9
In which year was the National Day song "Home" first sung?
- 2000
- 2002
- 2004
- 2006
Question 10
Singapore aims to double its rail network from 178km to 360km,
allowing 8-10 households to be within 10 minutes walk to an MRT
station. Which of the following two new lines will be included in this
extended network?
- Cross-Island Line
- Tuas Extension Line
- Jurong Region Line
- Round-Island Line
Question 10
Singapore aims to double its rail network from 178km to 360km,
allowing 8-10 households to be within 10 minutes walk to an MRT
station. Which of the following two new lines will be included in this
extended network?
- Cross-Island Line
- Tuas Extension Line
- Jurong Region Line
- Round-Island Line
Cross-Island Line (completion 2030)
Jurong Region Line (completion 2025)

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Knowing Singapore Quiz 2016

  • 1. “Knowing Singapore” Quiz How much do you know about Singapore?
  • 2. Question 1 In this year's National Day theme, Badang is the main character who threw the Singapore Stone to the mouth of Singapore River. True or False
  • 3. Question 1 In this year's National Day theme, Badang is the main character who threw the Singapore Stone to the mouth of Singapore River. True or False
  • 4. • Watch NDP video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ITpB_9cqI • or www.tinyurl.com/watch-badang-2016
  • 5. Question 2 The Singapore Stone, which has some undeciphered inscriptions on it, is one of the 11 National Treasures of Singapore. True or False
  • 6. Question 2 The Singapore Stone, which has some undeciphered inscriptions on it, is one of the 11 National Treasures of Singapore. True or False
  • 7. The Singapore Stone (actual history) • Originally located at the mouth of Singapore River • Undeciphered inscriptions found on it • Blew up in 1843 to widen the mouth of Singapore River • 3 pieces recovered by Lieutenant-Colonel James Low • 2 pieces sent to Royal Asiatic Society's museum (now known as Indian Museum) in Calcutta • 3rd piece in National Museum of Singapore now
  • 8. Original mouth of Singapore River
  • 9. Question 3 The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent. True or False
  • 10. Question 3 The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent. True or False
  • 11. • Bukit Timah = Hill of Tin • But tin sources were never found in the region • Likely to be mis-translated from “Bukit Temak”, which means Hill of Shorea (trees) • Declared as ASEAN Heritage Park in 2011 • Sources from http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/ • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve contains more tree species than the whole of North America. • The nature reserve supports 1,000 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of wildlife. • One specimen of Shorea curtisii (seraya) located in the forest is estimated to be over 370 years old. http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_55_2004-12-20.html
  • 12. Question 4 The Merlion, a Singapore icon designed for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), has 5 official statues in Singapore. Are the two statues in the photo part of the 5? Yes or No
  • 13. 5 Official Merlions of Singapore • Merlion – Sea-Lion • Trademark symbol for Singapore Tourism Board (20 Jul 1966) • Only five official ones in Singapore • Singapore River x 2 • Sentosa • Mount Faber • Singapore Tourism Board
  • 14. 5 Official Merlions of Singapore • Singapore River x 2
  • 15. 5 Official Merlions of Singapore • Sentosa • Mount Faber
  • 16. 5 Official Merlions of Singapore • Singapore Tourism Board
  • 17. Unofficial 6th and 7th Merlions • Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Blk 216-222 carpark
  • 18. Question 5 Singapore attained self-government in which year? - 1945 - 1959 - 1963 - 1965
  • 19. Question 5 Singapore attained self-government in which year? - 1945 - 1959 - 1963 - 1965
  • 20. Singapore History Timeline • 1945 • End of World War 2 • 1959 • Obtained self-governance • Still under British Colony • 1963 • Left British Colony • Malaya + Singapore = Malaysia • 1965 • Left Malaysia • Independence
  • 21. Question 6 How many off-shore islands does Singapore have? - 33 - 43 - 53 - 63
  • 22. Question 6 How many off-shore islands does Singapore have? - 33 - 43 - 53 - 63
  • 23. • Biggest island • Pulau Tekong • Smallest Island • Pulau Sejahat Kechil
  • 24. • Biggest island • Pulau Tekong • Smallest Island • Pulau Sejahat Kechil Source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_150_2005-01-20.html
  • 25. • Biggest island • Pulau Tekong • Smallest Island • Pulau Sejahat Kechil Source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_150_2005-01-20.html Somewhere here: Pulau Sejahat + Pulau Sejahat Kechil Pulau Sejahat Pulau Sejahat Kechil
  • 26. Question 7 Which of the following is Singapore's national flower? - Orchid - Morning Glory - Vanda Miss Joaquim - Hibiscus
  • 27. Question 7 Which of the following is Singapore's national flower? - Orchid - Morning Glory - Vanda Miss Joaquim - Hibiscus A type of orchid
  • 28. Question 8 Commonly known as the State Crest, the following picture is a logo often used by government bodies. What is the other name of the logo? - The Singapore Crest - The National Coat of Arms of Singapore - The State Logo
  • 29. Question 8 Commonly known as the State Crest, the following picture is a logo often used by government bodies. What is the other name of the logo? - The Singapore Crest - The National Coat of Arms of Singapore - The State Logo
  • 30. • Coat of arms • An unique symbol representing an individual person or family, corporation, or state. • Singapore Coat of Arms • Designed and adopted in 1959 (by then DPM, Dr. Toh Chin Chye) • Representing Singapore’s status as a self-governing and independent state • Only to be used for government related matters
  • 31. Red shield with white crescent moon and five stars - Red: Universal brotherhood and equality of men - White: Pervading and everlasting purity and virtue - Crescent: Rising young nation - 5 stars: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality Tiger - Represents historical ties with Malaysia Lion - Embodies Singapore Blue banner - Majulah Singapura: Onward Singapore
  • 32. Question 9 In which year was the National Day song "Home" first sung? - 2000 - 2002 - 2004 - 2006
  • 33. Question 10 Singapore aims to double its rail network from 178km to 360km, allowing 8-10 households to be within 10 minutes walk to an MRT station. Which of the following two new lines will be included in this extended network? - Cross-Island Line - Tuas Extension Line - Jurong Region Line - Round-Island Line
  • 34. Question 10 Singapore aims to double its rail network from 178km to 360km, allowing 8-10 households to be within 10 minutes walk to an MRT station. Which of the following two new lines will be included in this extended network? - Cross-Island Line - Tuas Extension Line - Jurong Region Line - Round-Island Line
  • 36. Jurong Region Line (completion 2025)