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WorksheetsEarly Singapore
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
The name of the prince who decided to go to Temasek (Singapore) is __________.
Nang Sila Utama
Sang Nila Utama
Sing Nala Utama
Ning Sala Utama
We can learn about history when we study these objects that are usually found buried in the ground.
Artefacts
Charcoal irons
Photographs
Books
The name of the historical record that can help us learn about early Singapore.
The Stamford Raffles biography
Singapore and Me: A History
The Sejarah Melayu
Badang and Sang Nila Utama
The prince renamed Temasek to Singapura, which means...
Jewel of the East
Country of Merlions
Lion City
Wonderful Place
The prince threw this overboard so he and his crew can survive the storm.
His crown
His clothes
His sandals
His mother
This artefact is most likely a...
necklace or bracelet
dog leash
piece of pottery
ancient glasses
This historical figure threw a large rock from the ruler's palace to the mouth of the Singapore River. His name is...
Debang
Badang
Parameswara
Pasamewara
Wang Dayuan was a Chinese trader who visited Temasek. His ship had to sail through Langyamen, also known as...
Dragon's Paw
Dragon's Teeth
Dragon's Tail
Dragon's Breath
What happened to the Dragon's Teeth?
The British demolished it to widen the strait.
The British turned it into a landmark.
It sank to the bottom of the sea.
It slowly broke apart over time.
Orang Laut is a Malay word that means...
ocean boys
wave folks
sea people
beach babies
Why was Parameswara a bad guy?
He killed the local ruler of Temasek and took his place.
He stole all of the riches of Temasek and ran away with them.
He kidnapped all the children and demanded a ransom.
He invaded a small town and burned down all the homes.
This group of people controlled most of the Malay Archipelago during 1819.
The Portuguese
The Dutch
The British
The Americans
Which of these is NOT a reason why Raffles chose Singapore to be a trading port?
Sheltered harbour
Lots of drinking water
Strategic location
Many locals to hire
Stamford Raffles needed this so he can set up a British trading port in Singapore.
The permission of the Sultan
The death of the local ruler
A large amount of money
A fancy ship to take him there
