National Day Quiz

How many buildings in Singapore are the "tallest skyscraper"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Each at 280 meters, the United Overseas Bank Plaza, the Republic Plaza, and the Overseas Union Bank Center all share the title of Singapore's tallest skyscraper..

What is the highest point in Singapore?

• Bukit Batok

• Bukit Samjong

• Zouk

• Bukit Timah

Answer explanation

Bukit Timah is the highest point in the island of Singapore. Its height is about 176 m/ 577 ft

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve contain more species of trees than the entire North American continent

• True

• False

Answer explanation

One-hectare plot of land within Bukit Timah Nature Reserve contains more tree species than the whole of North America. The nature reserve supports 1,000 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of wildlife

What is the total area of Singapore, including the smaller islands?

• 490 square kilometers

• 622 square kilometers

• 686 square kilometers

• 886 square kilometers

What was Singapore known as in 14th century?

• Sea Town

• Swamp Town

• Lion Port

• Forest Town

Answer explanation

During the 14th century, Singapore was known as Temasek or "Sea Town". It was named "Sea Town" because Singapore was a meeting point for traders from different countries.

What was the very first name of Fort Canning?

• Temasek Hill

• Government Hill

• Royalty Hill

• Forbidden Hill

What is so special about "The Night Safari" of Singapore?

• It's the world's smallest night zoo

• It's the world's largest night zoo

• It's the world's best night zoo

• It's the world's first night zoo

How much does Singapore's Merlion, a statue of a lion's head with a fish body, weigh?

• 48 tons

• 65 tons

• 70 tons

• 88 tons

Who was the first president of Singapore?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Yusof bin Ishak

• Sir Stamford Raffles

• Sang Nila Utama

Universal brotherhood and equality of man" is symbolized by which component of the Singapore flag?

• The five stars

• The white color

• The red color

• The waxing crescent moon