60 Singapore Quiz Questions and Answers

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How much do you know about the most famous Asian city state? It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate Singapore quiz.

While Singapore may not be the biggest countries out there, there are still a lot of things to know about it. The Grand Prix, the Marina Bay… there are so many things Singapore is known for.

You will find below the game. It’s made of 6 rounds of questions and answers about Singapore. This includes general knowledge, history, geography and more.

Have fun!

Round 1: Easy Singapore Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Singapore?
2. What is the currency of Singapore?
3. What is the most followed religion in Singapore?
4. What body of water separates Singapore from Malaysia?
5. Many Singaporians speak a dialect of English which is heavily influenced by other local languages. What is it called?
6. Which Marina Bay hotel and casino is one of Singapore’s best known landmarks?
7. The official mascot of Singapore, the Merlion, is half lion and half what?
8. What is the name of Singapore’s main airport?
9. The National Day of Singapore is celebrated each year on the 9th of August, the anniversary of Singapore’s independence from which country in 1965?
10. Which Singapore Park is home to the world-famous Supertree Grove?

Round 1: Easy Singapore Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Singapore? Singapore
2. What is the currency of Singapore? Singapore Dollar
3. What is the most followed religion in Singapore? Buddhism
4. What body of water separates Singapore from Malaysia? Johor Strait
5. Many Singaporians speak a dialect of English which is heavily influenced by other local languages. What is it called? Singlish
6. Which Marina Bay hotel and casino is one of Singapore’s best known landmarks? Marina Bay Sands
7. The official mascot of Singapore, the Merlion, is half lion and half what? Fish
8. What is the name of Singapore’s main airport? Singapore Changi Airport
9. The National Day of Singapore is celebrated each year on the 9th of August, the anniversary of Singapore’s independence from which country in 1965? Malaysia 
10. Which Singapore Park is home to the world-famous Supertree Grove? The Gardens by the Bay

Round 2: Singapore Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What is the population of Singapore (to the nearest million)?
   1. 5 million
   2. 6 million
   3. 7 million
   4. 8 million
2. Singapore is home to the first man-made …
   1. Mountain
   2. River
   3. Waterfall
   4. Harbour
3. What is Singapore’s second largest island?
   1. Sentosa
   2. Pulau Ubin
   3. Pulau Bukom
   4. Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island)
4. The word ‘Singapore’ derives from the Sanskrit for…
   1. Lion City
   2. Tiger City
   3. Monkey City
   4. Parrot City
5. In 2016, Joseph Schooling won Singapore its first ever Olympic gold medal. What sport did he compete in?
   1. Table Tennis
   2. Weightlifting
   3. Fencing 
   4. Swimming
6. Singapore is known for its strict laws and regulation. Which of the following is not banned in Singapore?
   1. Chewing gum
   2. Vapes
   3. Fireworks
   4. Skateboards 
7. What is celebrated on every 7th November in Singapore?
   1. Climate Change Awareness Day
   2. National Tree Planting Day
   3. National ‘Lights Off’ Day
   4. National Nature Walking Day
8. How many bridges are there between Singapore and Malaysia?
   1. 2
   2. 4
   3. 8
   4. 16
9. Which of the following is not an ingredient in Singapore’s national cocktail, the Singapore Sling?
   1. Pineapple juice
   2. Cherry brandy
   3. Passion fruit Liqueur  
   4. Grenadine
10. Lau Pa Sat Market is a favourite spot for tourists and Singaporians alike. What do shoppers go there to buy?
    1. Street food
    2. Fresh produce
    3. Antiques
    4. Discount luxury good

Round 2: Singapore Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers

1. What is the population of Singapore (to the nearest million)? A. 5 million
2. Singapore is home to the first man-made … c. Waterfall
3. What is Singapore’s second largest island? B. Pulau Ubin
4. The word ‘Singapore’ derives from the Sanskrit for… a. Lion City
5. In 2016, Joseph Schooling won Singapore its first ever Olympic gold medal. What sport did he compete in? D. Swimming 
6. Singapore is known for its strict laws and regulation. Which of the following is not banned in Singapore? D. Skateboards
7. What is celebrated on every 7th November in Singapore? B. National Tree Planting Day
8. How many bridges are there between Singapore and Malaysia? A. 2
9. Which of the following is not an ingredient in Singapore’s national cocktail, the Singapore Sling? C. Passion fruit liqueur
10. Lau Pa Sat Market is a favourite spot for tourists and Singaporians alike. What do shoppers go there to buy? A. Street food

Round 3: Singapore Quiz – True or False

1. Citizens of Singapore benefit from the world’s strongest passport.
2. Singapore’s land border with Malaysia is only 2.6 km long.
3. Singaporians have the most qualifications per person in the world.
4. Though Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Singapore, English has now surpassed Mandarin as the most spoken language at home.
5. Singapore ranks as one of the lowest countries in the world for freedom of the press according to Reports Without Borders.
6. Singapore is the fourth flattest country in the world.
7. When the Singapore Flyer first opened in 2008 it rotated counter-clockwise, however it was reversed a year later on the advice of Feng Shui masters.
8. Singapore has the highest concentration of millionaires in the world. In fact, one in four adult Sinaporians have assets over 1 million USD.
9. While other countries are debating scrapping daylight saving time, Singapore introduced it for the first time in 2016.
10. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was 19.4 degrees Celsius (or 66.9 degrees Fahrenheit).

Round 3: Singapore Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Citizens of Singapore benefit from the world’s strongest passport. True
2. Singapore’s land border with Malaysia is only 2.6 km long. False, Singapore does not have any land borders.
3. Singaporians have the most qualifications per person in the world. True
4. Though Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Singapore, English has now surpassed Mandarin as the most spoken language at home. False, the official language is Malay
5. Singapore ranks as one of the lowest countries in the world for freedom of the press according to Reports Without Borders. True
6. Singapore is the fourth flattest country in the world. True
7. When the Singapore Flyer first opened in 2008 it rotated counter-clockwise, however it was reversed a year later on the advice of Feng Shui masters. True
8. Singapore has the highest concentration of millionaires in the world. In fact, one in four adult Sinaporians have assets over 1 million USD. False, it’s only 1 in 6
9. While other countries are debating scrapping daylight saving time, Singapore introduced it for the first time in 2016. False
10. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was 19.4 degrees Celsius (or 66.9 degrees Fahrenheit). True

Round 4: Medium Singapore Trivia Questions

1. Elected in 2017, who is Singapore’s first female president?
2. How many stars are there on the Singaporian flag?
3. The ‘Singapore Sevens’ is an annual tournament of which sport?
4. What country did the first Europeans to arrive in Singapore come from?
5. Which island would you head to if you wanted to visit Universal Studios Singapore?
6. Which Singapore shopping centre is built according to the principles of Feng Shui?
7. What is Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage site?
8. What colour is the Singaporean Orchid, the national flower of Singapore?
9. Which country won the Battle of Singapore during World War II?
10. What is the name of the light and sound show that takes place every evening at the Gardens by the Bay?

Round 4: Medium Singapore Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Elected in 2017, who is Singapore’s first female president? Halimah Yacob 
2. How many stars are there on the Singaporian flag? Five
3. The ‘Singapore Sevens’ is an annual tournament of which sport? Rugby
4. What country did the first Europeans to arrive in Singapore come from? Portugal
5. Which island would you head to if you wanted to visit Universal Studios Singapore? Sentosa
6. Which Singapore shopping centre is built according to the principles of Feng Shui? Suntec City
7. What is Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage site? Singapore Botanic Gardens
8. What colour is the Singaporean Orchid, the national flower of Singapore? Pink
9. Which country won the Battle of Singapore during World War II? Japan
10. What is the name of the light and sound show that takes place every evening at the Gardens by the Bay? Garden Rhapsody

Round 5: Hard Singapore Trivia Questions

1. What is the tallest building in Singapore?
2. What is the national dish of Singapore?
3. Who won Singapore’s first presidential election?
4. What is the official language of Singapore’s education system?
5. What is the main meat used in Singaporean Laksa?
6. Which Singapore neighbourhood is known for its colourful facades, 1930s art deco buildings and the oldest housing estate in the country?
7. What was the first Singaporian film to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival?
8. How old are most children when they start primary school in Singapore?
9. Kathie Lee Lee Beng achieved Singapore’s best ever result in which international competition?
10. Which British statesman announced the founding of ‘modern Singapore’ in 1819?

Round 5: Hard Singapore Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the tallest building in Singapore? The Tanjong Pagar Centre
2. What is the national dish of Singapore? Hainanese chicken rice
3. Who won Singapore’s first presidential election? Ong Teng Cheong
4. What is the official language of Singapore’s education system? English
5. What is the main meat used in Singaporean Laksa? Prawns
6. Which Singapore neighbourhood is known for its colourful facades, 1930s art deco buildings and the oldest housing estate in the country? Tiong Bahru
7. What was the first Singaporian film to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival? Ilo Ilo
8. How old are most children when they start primary school in Singapore? Six
9. Kathie Lee Lee Beng achieved Singapore’s best ever result in which international competition? Miss Universe 
10. Which British statesman announced the founding of ‘modern Singapore’ in 1819? Stamford Raffles

Round 6: Singapore Picture Round

Round 6: Answers

1. Gardens by the Bay
2. Merlion Park
3. Marina Bay Sands
4. Singapore Botanic Gardens
5. ArtScience Museum
6. National Museum of Singapore
7. Clarke Quay
8. Helix Bridge
9. Singapore Flyer
10. Sri Mariamman Temple

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