Singapore History Quiz

Who is often credited with transforming Singapore from wild mangroves into a bustling port?

• Raffles

• Sumatran Princes

• Chinese Merchants

• Malay Kings

What did the excavations at Fort Canning reveal about Singapore's history?

• Indian and Javanese beads

• Roman artifacts

• Egyptian pottery

• Viking coins

Why is it important to understand that Singapore's history goes beyond the colonial era?

• To diminish the importance of colonialism

• To strengthen the country's heritage

• To erase the influence of the past

• To ignore the contributions of ancestors

What group of people witnessed Singapore's transformation and had their nomadic lifestyle affected by the colonial era?

• European Settlers

• Indian Traders

• Chinese Immigrants

• Orang Laut

Where did Nasser grow up and what was the name of the village?

• In the Arctic Circle in Kampung Kuchai

• In the Sahara Desert in Kampung Kuchai

• Along the Kalang River in Kampung Kuchai

• Along the Amazon River in Kampung Kuchai

What did Nasser's grandfather do for the community in Kampung Kuchai?

• He was a fisherman

• He was a teacher

• He was a doctor

• He was a community leader

What happened to the residents of Kampung Kuchai after the demolition of the village?

• They became nomadic

• They continued living in the village

• They moved into HDB flats

• They moved to a different country