Think you know everything about the Lion City? Test your knowledge on local history, iconic landmarks, cultural events, government structure, and famous personalities of Singapore. Let's see how well you fare!
1. Which ancient name was Singapore known by?
Melaka
Langkawi
Borneo
Temasek
2. In which year did Singapore gain independence from Malaysia?
1963
1975
1959
1965
3. What is the name of the iconic hotel with a boat-shaped rooftop?
Marriott Hotel
Raffles Hotel
Marina Bay Sands
Fullerton Hotel
4. Which historic temple is a gazetted national monument in Singapore?
Sri Mariamman
Buddha Tooth Relic
Thian Hock Keng
Hong San See
5. What annual event features a grand parade of floats, dancers, and fireworks?
Chingay Parade
Singapore Biennale
National Day Parade
ZoukOut
6. Which organization is responsible for the preservation of national monuments?
Urban Redevelopment Auth.
NUS Heritage Society
Preservation of Sites and Monuments
National Parks Board
7. Who is considered the founding father of modern Singapore?
Tony Tan
Goh Chok Tong
Lee Kuan Yew
S. R. Nathan
8. Which Singapore landmark was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015?
Fort Canning Park
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Sentosa Island
Gardens by the Bay
9. Which body of water separates Singapore from Malaysia?
Natuna Sea
Singapore Strait
Johor Strait
Strait of Malacca
10. What is the title of the national anthem of Singapore?
Maju Singapore
Majulah Singapura
Sanggup Singapura
Singapura
11. What is the main governing system of Singapore?
Monarchy
Federal Republic
Parliamentary Republic
Communist State
12. Which historical building has served as a luxury hotel since its opening and remains operational as a hotel?