WorksheetsRacial Harmony in Singapore
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 6mins
When is Racial Harmony Day commemorated in Singapore?
15 July
16 July
18 July
21 July
What is the theme for Racial Harmony Day for 2019?
Together We Stand United
Let's celebrate together
The Singaporean Connection
Our Singapore
Racial Harmony Day is commemorated because of this event.
Maria Hertogh Riot (1950)
Hock Lee Bus Riot (1955)
Little India Riot (2013)
Communal Riot (1964)
How many communal riots took place in 1964?
1
2
3
4
Which races were involved in the Communal Riots in 1964?
Chinese and Malays
Indians and Malays
Malays and Eurasians
Indians and Chinese
Which colour ribbon is used to represent racial harmony in Singapore?
Pink
Red
Yellow
Orange
When was Racial Harmony celebrations first commemorated in schools?
1994
1995
1996
1997
Ever since 1997, schools in Singapore have celebrated Racial Harmony Day on 21 July each year. What is the purpose of commemorating this day?
To nurture the spirit of friendship among different groups of people
To celebrate Singapore's success as a harmonious nation and society built on rich diversity
To bring to the students a greater sense of the historical importance of Singapore
To understand the cultural differences
This year, we are commemorating 200 years of history since the Founding of Modern Singapore.
True
False
The ________ helps to promote racial and religious harmony through heritage trails, talks and dialogues and various ethnic and religious celebrations.
Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCC)
OnePeople.sg
People's Association (PA)
Our Singapore Conversation (OSC)
How many days is the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated for?
3 days
15 days
7 days
30 days
Hari Raya Haji is also known as...
...the Muslim New Year
...the end of Ramadan
...the Festival of Sacrifice
...a time to feast at Geylang Serai
The Festival of Lights is also known as...
Pongal
Thaipusam
the Lantern Festival
Deepavali
Vesak Day is celebrated by...
Chinese
Indians
Buddhists
Muslims
What is the significance of Easter Sunday?
To search for colourful eggs
To eat lots of chocolate eggs
To commemorate the ressurection of Jesus Christ
Nothing
Christmas is a signficant time when...
people walk down Orchard Road to enjoy the Christmas Lights
Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ
gifts are exchanged to symbolise God's gift of the Saviour, Jesus
party with friends late into the night
Some of the traditions practiced during Hari Raya Puasa are...
Seek forgiveness from elders after prayers at the mosque
Display unity by dressing in outfits of the same colour
Give red packets to young children
Refrain from eating or drinking from dawn to dusk.
What is the significance of the colour red during Chinese New Year?
Is a symbol of danger
Symbolizes good fortune and joy
Believed to scare away spirits of bad fortune
Is a bold colour
