DO YOU KNOW MUCH OF SINGAPORE'S HISTORY?

ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH SINGAPORE'S HISTORY?

Here's your chance to find out!

Multiple Choice

What was Singapore originally known as?

• Temasek

• Johor Lama

• Syonan-to

• It had no name

Singapore was originally named Temasek, as in "Sea-Town", as written by a third century Chinese account.

Did you get it right?

TEMASEK

Multiple Choice

Who is more commonly known as the founder of Singapore?

• William Farquhar

• Sir Stamford Raffles

• John Crawfurd

Played a significant role in the daily administration of Singapore in its early years, attracting traders, settlers and supplies to Singapore to make it a bustling trading port.

William Farquhar

Came in search of a potential trading port and negotiated with Temenggong Abdul Rahman for a British trading port to be established on the island, hence founding Singapore.

Sir Stamford Raffles

He led a vigorous increase in population, trade and revenue, as well as implementing measures to suppress slavery and abolished anchorage, making Singapore a free port.

John Crawfurd

Multiple Choice

In which year was Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, born?

• 1945

• 1923

• 1956

• 1939

Responsible for Singapore's transformation from a developing ex-colony into one of the world's most stable and prosperous countries. His legacy will live on in Singapore, as his work has helped our country to reach beyond greatness.

Prime Minister: Lee Kuan Yew

Fill in the Blank

The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is located at one of Singapore's local universities' premises. Which is it?

(Hint: Look at the photo)

Officially established in 1980 and has gradually undergone various institutional developments over the years to reach its grandeur as a world-class university.

NUS

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the fashion designer behind the iconic Singapore Girl sarong kebaya?

• Pierre Balmain

• Pierre Cardin

• Pierre Hermes

• Pierre Png

Founded the Balmain company, his works mainly compromised of a bold feminine and opulent style that created a distinctive, super-feminine DNA for women. His works largely relied on richly embroided fabrics and fuller skirts.

Pierre Balmain: