Sec 1 End of Term Quiz

What is the meaning of the Malay word 'Tasik' (Temasek)?

• River

• Desert

• Mountain

• Lake

Who named the island city 'Singapura' in the 14th century?

• Marco Polo

• Percy Carpenter

• Sang Nila Utama

• Wang Dayuan

Which empire had political and cultural influence over Singapore in the 14th century?

• Majapahit Empire

• British Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the name of the strongest man in Temasek who hurled the Singapore Stone?

• Sang Nila Utama

• Badang

• Tan Sri Buana

• John Miksic

What was the main activity that took place at the mouth of the Singapore River?

• Farming

• Trading

• Fishing

• Mining

What was Singapore known as in the 3rd century Chinese accounts?

• Temasek

• Singapura

• Pu Luo Chung

• Luo Pu Chung

What significant archaeological discovery indicates Singapore's importance as a trading hub in the 14th century?

• The Fort Canning Hill artifacts

• Ancient coins from China and India

• The Singapore Stone

• The discovery of ancient shipwrecks

Which empire attacked and caused the downfall of the Kingdom of Singapura in the late 14th century?

• The Siamese Kingdom

• The Majapahit Empire

• The Chola Empire

• The Khmer Empire

In the context of pre-colonial Singapore, what was the primary function of Temasek?

• A trading port

• A military outpost

• An agricultural village

• A religious center

Which of the following best describes the economic activities of pre-colonial Singapore?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Textile manufacturing

• Mining

• Trade and craftwork