P2 National Day Quiz

Who founded modern Singapore?

• Sang Nila Utama in 1299

• Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819

• Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 1965

Answer explanation

Modern Singapore was founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in the year 1819.

How old is Singapore this year?

• 45

• 47

• 55

• 57

Answer explanation

Singapore became an independent country on 9 August 1965... 57 years ago!

What do the 5 stars in our National Flag stand for?

• Strength, Resilience, Unity, Diversity, Community

• Respect, Integrity, Care, Excellence, Resilience

• Strength, Empathy, Compassion, Love, Independence

• Democracy, Peace, Progress, Justice, Equality

Which of the following is not cited in Singapore’s National

Pledge?

• “a democratic society, based on justice and equality”

• “happiness, prosperity, and progress”

• “pledge ourselves as one united family”

• “regardless of race, language or religion”

Answer explanation

Who is our current President?

• Dr Wee Kim Wee

• Mdm Halimah Yacob

• Mr Tony Tan

• Mr Ong Teng Cheong

Answer explanation

Our current president is Mdm Halimah Yacob. She is the eighth president of Singapore.

What is the name of Singapore’s national flower?

• Dendrobium Jackie Chan

• Vanda Miss Joaquim

• Paravanda Nelson Mandela

• Ascocenda Shahrukh Khan

Answer explanation

On 15 April 1981, Vanda Miss Joaquim was selected as Singapore's National Flower. Singapore is the only country to have a hybrid as her national flower. A park, the Vanda Miss Joaquim Park, and several roads have been named after our national flower, including Vanda Drive and Vanda Crescent.

Whose portrait is found on our currency?

• Mr Lee Kuan Yew

• Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles

• Mr S R Nathan

• Encik Yusof Ishak

Answer explanation

Mr Yusof Ishak was the first president of Singapore. His portrait is found on our money.

Where will this year’s National Day Parade be held?

• The Singapore National Stadium

• The Padang

• The Float @ Marina Bay

Answer explanation

The Float @ Marina Bay, also known as the Marina Bay Floating Platform, was built in 2007. It was originally intended as a temporary venue for events in place of the National Stadium in Kallang which was demolished to be rebuilt as part of the Singapore Sports Hub.

What is the theme of Singapore’s 2022 National Day Parade?

• #OneNationTogether

• Together, Our Singapore Spirit

• Stronger Together, Majulah!

• Together, A Stronger Singapore

Answer explanation

The theme “Stronger Together, Majulah!” is a call for all Singaporeans to forge ahead as a united and strong people towards a better future. “Stronger Together” reminds Singaporeans that unity in our diversity is what makes us stronger.

Fill in the correct lyrics to the following Singapore National

Day theme song, Stronger Together.

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We are ________

Through the night

We’re the light into the morning after

• fire

• higher

• stronger

• better