This document contains a 10 question quiz about facts related to Singapore's history, culture, and transportation system. It includes questions about the National Day theme featuring the character Badang, details on the Singapore Stone, species in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, official Merlion statues, years of self-governance and independence, offshore islands, the national flower, and new MRT lines planned to expand Singapore's rail network. Multiple choice answers or additional context is provided for each question.
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
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
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
