Know Our Singapore Heritage Quiz

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Know Our Singapore Heritage Quiz
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1. The name Singapore comes from
Singa-pura. Singa is the Sanskrit word for
_____.

• sea town
• fish

• lion
• city

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2. Queen Elizabeth Walk is also referred to as
_____ .

• the Merlion Park
• Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
• Empress Place
• the Esplanade

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3. This is Singapores only suspension bridge.
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It is _____ Bridge.

• Cavenagh
• Anderson
• Elgin
• Coleman

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4. There are 18 pillars known as Corinthian
columns in this building.
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The signing of the Japanese Surrender took place
here in 1945. Name this building.

• City Hall
• Supreme Court
• Parliament House
• St Andrews Cathedral

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5. This was built in memory of Singapores
World War 2 hero who died under Japanese torture.
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This structure at the Esplanade is ______ .

• the Cenotaph
• the Lim Bo Seng memorial
• City Hall
• the Tan Kim Seng fountain

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6. Fullerton Building which used to house the
Central Post Office is now ________ .

• a theatre
• a hotel
• the Supreme Court
• the Asian Civilisations Museum

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7. Built in 1827, this is the oldest government
building in Singapore.
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It is _____ .

• the Istana
• the City Hall
• the Supreme Court
• the old Parliament House

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8. In the 19th century, new Chinese immigrants
arriving in Singapore are called _____.

• coolies
• sinkhehs
• samseng
• Samsui women

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9. Chinatown was called ____ by the early
immigrants.

• Nanyang
• Si Lat Po
• Bullock Cart Water
• Sago Lane

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10. The area outside many shops in Chinatown is
known as the ____.

• common corridor
• five-foot way
• pavement
• pedestrian underpass

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11. In the past, jinriksha could be found at
this building in Chinatown.
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A jinriksha was _____ .

• a Japanese soldier
• a place for opium smokers
• a type of vehicle used for transport
• Chinese medicine

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12. These are most likely made and sold in
_____ .

• Little India
• Kampong Glam
• Chinatown
• Orchard Road

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13. This is Singapores oldest Hindu temple. It
is found in ____ .

• Little India
• Kampong Glam
• Dhoby Ghaut
• Chinatown

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14. This is a place of worship. It is where
_____ go to pray.

• Buddhists
• Christians
• Hindus
• Muslims

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15. The earliest Malay quarter in Singapore is
Kampong Glam. Glam comes from the name of a
_____ .

• tribe
• bird
• tree
• type of spice

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16. Perfumes sold in Arab Street to mainly
Muslims customers do not have _____ .

• alcohol
• colour
• brands
• flower essence

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17. In the 19th century, many Indians settled
along the Rochor River because one main
occupation back then was ____ .

• money lending
• road building construction
• garland making
• cattle rearing

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18. The Zhujiao or Tekka Market in Little
India was named after the ___ which were
plentiful in the area.

• bamboo plants
• spice shops
• cows
• horses

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19. Cows used to be slaughtered for their meat
around Campbell Lane (Little India). The butchers
will definitely not be ____ .

• Christians
• Muslims

• Taoists
• Hindus

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20. Naan, chapati, samosa and dhosai are
examples ___ .

• Malay curries
• Malay jewellery
• Indian food
• Indian clothing

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