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100 Questions On Singapore

There was an early settlement long before the arrival of Stamford Raffles. It was located between the mouth of the Singapore River and a small watercourse known today as Stamford Canal. What was the original name of this stream?

When did the first junk transporting immigrants from China arrive in Singapore?

The earliest mosque in Singapore is believed to be

The oldest Jewish synagogue is the Maghain Aboth built in 1878. It is located at

It is interesting to know that it was a wealthy Arab Muslim who donated the land for two non-Muslim buildings in Singapore. One of them was

In 1875, the government bought over the old Parliament House for $15,000. What purpose, then, did it come to serve?

On what occasion was the bronze statue of Stamford Raffles moved from its original site to its present location in front of the Victoria Memorial Hall?

Today we are familiar with what is referred to as the Padang. It was, however, not known as the Padang until 1906. What was the original name given to it by Stamford Raffles?

The Istana is today the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. The word means 'palace' in Malay. What was the name given to it when it was first built?

In which year was the Istana built?

Who supervised the construction of the Istana?

Where was Tan Tock Seng Hospital originally located?

The site at which City Hall stands today was once occupied by the homes of private individuals. It was an oversight that led to the land sale. Stamford Raffles had wanted the site reserved for administrative buildings. The private homes eventually gave way to City Hall. When was City Hall built?

Who designed the Supreme Court Building?

Pulau Ubin was once of great value to the main island of Singapore because of a valuable item it could offer. What was that item?

When did Raffles Hotel open for business?

What was the name given to Keppel Harbour when it began to service ocean going vessels?

Keppel Harbour was named after Captain Henry Keppel. Who was he?

Singapore's only suspension bridge is the

Which was the first bridge to be built across the Singapore River?

What was the very first name of Fort Canning?

In which year did trolley buses first ply the roads of Singapore?

It was not always the motorised vehicle that served as a means of transport in Singapore. In the days before and even after the arrival of Stamford Raffles, what was the standard mode of transport?

Which of these schools would figure as the oldest girls' school in Singapore?

Anglo Chinese School was founded by Rev William F Oldham in 1886. Where did it have its first home?

When was the Singapore Cricket Club established?

Tan Kim Seng was an early immigrant who was not only a successful businessman but also a very civic minded person. What is he best remembered for in terms of his community contribution?

What was the actual date on which Stamford Raffles signed a treaty with Temenggong Abdu'r Rahman to establish a trading post on the island of Singapore?

Stamford Raffles obtained the approval of the Temenggong to establish only a trading station on the island. It was another British officer who secured the entire island and the surrounding islands for the British Crown. Who was this officer?

Stamford Raffles is said to have been devastated when his first wife passed away. Though much older than him and the subject of some gossip that he married her to win the favour of his superior who was her father, he loved her dearly and was a broken man when he lost her. What was her name?

Where might one find the burial place of Stamford Raffles?

Three of the earliest British possessions in Malaya were combined into one administrative unit, known as the Straits Settlements. When did this take place?

Who were the main traders transporting the goods and produce of Southeast Asia after Stamford Raffles set up a trading post in Singapore?

The majority of the immigrants from India were southern Indians. From the north came Sikhs, Sindhis and Gujeratis. The Sikhs imported and traded in cotton goods. Where did they first set up shop in Singapore?

What does "Operation Sook Ching" refer to?

Who was the Japanese officer who signed the order surrendering Singapore to the British in 1945?

After the War in 19i45, further demands were made that led to the setting up of a commission in 1953, the recommendations of which were to pave the way for internal self -government for Singapore. What was the name of this commission?

The 1953 Commission also recommended the creation of a Legislative Assembly with a majority of elected members. This led to elections to the Legislative Council and the granting of limited internal self government to Singapore. When was this achieved?

When was ASEAN founded?

Raffles' statue erected on the landing site of the Singapore River was installed in

The original bronze Raffles was designed by

The oldest building still standing in Singapore is

Fort Fullerton was demolished in

The old Fullerton Building was completed in

The second St Andrew's Cathedral built in the 1870s was designed by