How well do you know Singapore? Test your knowledge on everything from historical events to cultural landmarks, local cuisine, and notable personalities in this comprehensive challenge!
1. Which historical event marked the beginning of Singapore's status as a major trading port?
Japanese occupation in 1942
Becoming part of Malaysia in 1963
Gaining independence in 1965
Becoming a British colony in 1819
2. What is the significance of the Former Ford Factory in Singapore?
Residence of first Prime Minister
First British trading post in Singapore
Site of British surrender to Japan in WWII
First modern shopping mall in Singapore
3. Which dish is considered a staple of Singapore's hawker centres and has international acclaim?
Roti prata
Hainanese chicken rice
Katong laksa
Fish head curry
4. Lee Kuan Yew is known for his significant impact on Singapore. What role did he hold?
President from 1965 to 1990
Governor from 1946 to 1965
Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990
Minister of Finance
5. Which cultural landmark features the Ten Courts of Hell?
Har Paw Villa
Merlion Park
Singapore Flyer
Former Ford Factory
6. What is the primary ingredient in Singaporean Katong Laksa?
Egg noodles
Udon noodles
Thin rice noodles
Thick rice noodles
7. When did Singapore gain full independence as a republic?
1965
1959
1963
1945
8. Which religion is the most widely practiced in Singapore?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
9. Which well-known figure participated in the 'Hawker Heroes Challenge' in Singapore in 2013?
Jamie Oliver
Anthony Bourdain
David Chang
Gordon Ramsay
10. What phrase is commonly used as a greeting in Singapore, reflecting the importance of food?
Where are you going?
Have you eaten?
What time is it?
How are you?
11. Which local dish is a curry with the head of a red snapper?
Kari lemak ayam
Bak kut teh
Devil's curry
Fish head curry
12. What unique characteristic does the Peranakan culture of Singapore combine?
