Just for fun: History of Singapore

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Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator16 October 2019 07:05:35

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Hello everyone,

Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of Singapore. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Singapore
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in Singapore?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the Singaporean history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest16 October 2019 13:47:18

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1. Merlion statue, Raffles Hotel, Marina Bay Sands, War Memorial
2. Majulah Singapura
3. Lee Kuan Yew, Stamford Raffles
4. 9th August.
5. Independence from Malaysia in 1965

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert16 October 2019 19:42:08

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For anyone interested, the national museum has a very good permanent exhibition about Singapore’s history from the first known human settlers til today. Well worth a visit!

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest17 October 2019 10:26:02

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Another very interesting place to visit in Singapore, and very often overlooked since there are now so many other great places to visit in Singapore is the Civilian War Memorial located along Beach Road. This stunning memorial was also commonly known as the "Chopsticks" memorial as it resembles two pairs of chopsticks pointing up towards the sky, each one representing the four main ethnic races in Singapore.

The memorial was designed by Mr. Lee Kwan Yew of Swan & Maclaren architects, who was educated in at Oxford universoty and who was a personal friend of mine since the 1970's and who sadly passed away some years ago.

Both Leong Swee Lim and the Civilian War Memorial are important in the history of Singapore.

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