The Malays, Arabs and Armenians

Which crop did some settlers from the Malay Archipelago in Singapore start plantations of?

• Coffee
• Tea
• Gambier
• Rubber

What did some settlers from the Malay Archipelago in Singapore do in addition to building boats and starting gambier plantations?

• Actors
• Fishermen
• Software developers
• Pilots

What type of goods were the boats built by settlers from the Malay Archipelago in Singapore strong enough to carry?

• Goods over long distances
• Fresh produce
• Luxury items
• Goods within the city

What was one of the main types of goods that some Arabs traded in Singapore?

• Construction materials
• Fresh fruit
• Medical equipment
• Textiles

What were some of the key contributions of the Arabs in Singapore's trade?

• Selling electronics and appliances
• Fishing for seafood
• Trading textiles and spices, owning ships for regional trade, being involved in pilgrimage industry and real estate development
• Mining for precious metals

Who is credited with breeding Singapore's National Flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim?

• The Sarkies brothers
• Miss Agnes Joaquim
• Mr. Catchick Moses
• A lady from Java

Which local newspaper was started by Armenian businessman Mr. Catchick Moses in 1845?

• Raffles Hotel
• Vanda Miss Joaquim
• The Sarkies brothers
• The Straits Times

Where did many of the Armenian residents in Singapore come from before settling in the country?

• Java and the Indian subcontinent
• Australia and New Zealand
• China and Japan
• Russia and Germany

Which Armenian businessmen opened Raffles Hotel in 1887?

• Sir Stamford Raffles
• Mr. Catchick Moses
• The Sarkies brothers
• Miss Agnes Joaquim

What type of businesses did many Armenian traders in Singapore specialize in?

• Running hospitals
• Owning large factories
• Operating transportation services
• Importing textiles and exporting produce