Quiz on Singapore's Chinatown

What was the original name of the Chinese colony that developed into Chinatown?

• Chinese Campong

• Chinese Quarter

• Chinatown District

• Chinese Settlement

In which decade did major construction of Chinatown begin?

• 1840s

• 1830s

• 1850s

• 1860s

What significant event occurred in Chinatown in the 1980s?

• Overcrowding issues

• Construction of new residential estates

• Relocation of street food vendors

• Establishment of the Chinatown Heritage Centre

Who marked the area of Chinatown in his 1822 Town Planning?

• Lim Yew Hock

• Tan Tock Seng

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Sir Stamford Raffles

What was the purpose of the Chinatown Heritage Centre launched in 2002?

• To promote tourism

• To highlight the region's history

• To provide residential housing

• To relocate street vendors