MTL Fortnight - Teacher's Quiz

During the solemnisation ceremony, it is mandatory for the groom to gift the bride a minimum mahar or mas kahwin of ____ to the bride as a symbol of his responsibility as a husband towards his wife in fulfilling her everyday needs.

• $50

• $100

• $150

• $200

________ is a popular entertainment icon during the golden era of Malay movies who helped shape history in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

• Yusof Ishak

• Zubir Said

• P. Ramlee

• Saloma

What do you say when you want to compliment someone’s appearance in Malay?

• Cantik (chan - tick)/Kacak (ka-chak)

• Selamat malam/ Selamat Pagi

• Sedap (se-dub)

• Terima kasih / Sama-Sama

What colour attire can you wear to a Malay wedding?

• Red

• Black

• Rainbow

• All of the above

When is the Harvest Festival (Pongal) celebrated?

• April

• February

• January

Why do Hindus decorate their homes with marigold flowers and mango leaves?

• To symbolise trust in the divine God who will bless the home and ward off negativity.

• To signify prosperity and to grow wealth.

• To decorate house and beautify the house with auspicious colours.

What ingredients are used to make thosai?

• Basmati rice, Channa Dhal, Lemon

• Ural Dhal, Fenugreek, Parboiled rice

• Rice,Yogurt, Cardamon Stick

Why do Hindus apply turmeric on the Wedding invitation card?

• To symbolise purity

• To symbolise happiness

• To symbolise good wishes

After banning firecrackers, the government launched an annual event to celebrate the LNY in 1973. Which event is that?

• Spring in the City Celebration春城洋溢华夏情

• River Hongbao Carnival 春到河畔迎新年

• Mediacorp LNY Celebration Night 新传媒迎春晚会

• Chingay妆艺大游行

Which is the Harvest festival celebrated by the Chinese?

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Qing Ming Festival

• Spring Festival – Lunar New Year

• Mooncake Festival