The National Anthem (Zubir Said) and Our School Song

Where was Zubir Said born?

• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Indonesia
• Australia

Which instruments did he learn to play?

• Guitar
• Drums
• Violin
• Harp

How did he learn music?

• Watching YouTube Videos
• Parents taught him
• Friends taught him
• Self-taught

What kind of songs did he compose?

• Classical Music
• Popular Music
• Jazz
• Rock and Roll

When was he invited to compose The City Council song?

• 9 July 1958
• 10 August 1970
• 10 July 1958
• 9 August 1965

Who requested for The City Council song to become our National Anthem?

• Mr Lee Hsien Loong
• Dr Toh Chin Chye
• Dr Tan Chin Chye
• Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Mr Zubir Said received cash for writing The National Anthem.

• True
• False

What is the road name after Zubir Said?

• Zubir Said Road
• Zubir Said Lane
• Zubir Said Drive
• Zubir Said Park

The City Council song had ________________ as compared to The National Anthem.

• Shorter Chorus
• Longer Chorus
• Shorter Verse
• Longer Verse

_______________ bars were removed from The City Council song to make The National Anthem lyrics more concise.

• Six
• Seven
• Eight
• Nine