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Welcome to Singapore Trivia Quiz

Ahhh, Singapore. My birthplace. After this quiz, you'll know more about Singapore than you did before.

A multiple-choice quiz by airsammy51. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
airsammy51

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1905

Last 3 plays: Guest 118 (8/10), Guest 116 (6/10), Guest 111 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the colors of the Singaporean flag? Hint

Red and Yellow

Green and Blue

Red and White

White and Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these countries is Singapore closest to? Hint

Indonesia

Cambodia

Thailand

Malaysia

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the official language of business and administration in Singapore? Hint

English

Chinese

Dutch

Italian

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Question 4 of 10

4. What day did Singapore gain its independence? Hint

August 9, 1965

August 9, 1966

August 8, 1965

August 8, 1966

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the currency of Singapore? Hint

Dollar

Rupiah

Ringgit

Peso

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first elected president of Singapore? Hint

S. R. Nathan

Ong Teng Cheong

Encik Yusof bin Ishak

Lee Kuan Yew

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the largest airport in Singapore? Hint

Seletar Airport

Changi International Airport

Kallang Airport

Paya Lebar Airport

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Singapore become a member of the United Nations? Hint

September 22, 1966

September 21, 1966

September 21, 1965

September 22, 1965

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Question 9 of 10

9. From February 1942 to September 1945, Singapore remained under the control of which nation? Hint

Britain

Netherlands

United States

Japan

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Question 10 of 10

10. To which of these imaginary lines is Singapore's location nearest? Hint

Prime Meridian

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the colors of the Singaporean flag?

Answer: Red and White

The flag is separated into two color portions: the upper half is red and the lower half is white. In the red half, there is a white crescent with five white stars arranged in a circle next to it. The stars represent Progress, Democracy, Peace, Equality and Justice.

2. Which of these countries is Singapore closest to?

Answer: Malaysia

Singapore is a port city located at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula which makes it a focal point for Southeast Asian sea routes.

3. What is the official language of business and administration in Singapore?

Answer: English

Other languages spoken are Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

4. What day did Singapore gain its independence?

Answer: August 9, 1965

Singapore gained its independence from the Malaysian Federation.

5. What is the currency of Singapore?

Answer: Dollar

The Ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. The Rupiah is the currency of Indonesia. The Peso is the currency of the Philippines.

6. Who was the first elected president of Singapore?

Answer: Ong Teng Cheong

On December 22, 1965, Singapore became a republic, with Encik Yusof bin Ishak as the republic's first President. On August 28, 1993, close to 60% of voters chose Mr. Ong as the country's first Elected President.

7. What is the largest airport in Singapore?

Answer: Changi International Airport

Seletar Airport, Kallang Airport, and Paya Lebar Airport were the three main airports prior to 1975. In 1975, the Singaporean government decided to replace Paya Lebar Airport with Changi Airport. Today, it is one of the top airports in the world.

8. When did Singapore become a member of the United Nations?

Answer: September 21, 1965

Singapore is a permenant representative to the UN.

9. From February 1942 to September 1945, Singapore remained under the control of which nation?

Answer: Japan

During World War II, the Japanese seized control of Singapore and held it until it was recaptured by the British in September 1945.

10. To which of these imaginary lines is Singapore's location nearest?

Answer: Equator

Its location just north of the equator (latitude 1 degree N) gives Singapore its tropical climate and makes the weather hot, humid, and rainy.

Source: Author airsammy51

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