Kampong Glam
Take this quiz on Kg Glam, one of Singapore's oldest heritage sites, and see how much you know.
Kg Glam has existed long before the days of Raffles. You have 30 min to answer all questions.
- 1.
The seat of Malay royalty in Singapore in the days of Raffles was
- A.
The Singapore river
- B.
Telok Blangah
- C.
Kg Glam
- D.
Fort Canning
Correct Answer
C. Kg Glam -
- 2.
The Malay population in Kg Glam moved out to Geylang Serai and Kampong Eunos in the
- A.
1900s
- B.
Early 1920s
- C.
1930s
- D.
1940s
Correct Answer
B. Early 1920s -
- 3.
The current Sultan Mosque completed in 1928 was designed by
- A.
GD Coleman
- B.
Denis Santry
- C.
Macpherson
- D.
W Toolney
Correct Answer
B. Denis Santry -
- 4.
The yellow villa at 73 Sultan Gate was the residence of
- A.
Sultan Ali
- B.
Sultan Hussein
- C.
The Bendahara
- D.
The Temenggong
Correct Answer
C. The Bendahara -
- 5.
The old name of the Malay Heritage Centre was known as Istana Kampong Gelam and currently has
- A.
7 galleries
- B.
8 galleries
- C.
9 galleries
- D.
10 galleries
Correct Answer
C. 9 galleries -
- 6.
The hard durable timber of the Glam tree was used
- A.
In weaving material
- B.
To caulk the seams of boats
- C.
To cure rheumatism and cramps
- D.
In ship repairs to replace rotted hull planks
Correct Answer
D. In ship repairs to replace rotted hull planks -
- 7.
The oldest mosque in Singapore is
- A.
Nagore Durgha Shrine
- B.
Al-Abrar Mosque
- C.
Jamae Mosque
- D.
Omar Mosque
Correct Answer
D. Omar Mosque -
- 8.
The Malays made up
- A.
14% of the population in Singapore
- B.
20% of Singapore's population
- C.
25% of Sngapore's population
- D.
28% of Singapore's population
Correct Answer
A. 14% of the population in Singapore -
- 9.
One of the five pillars of Islam is
- A.
Alaikum
- B.
Salam
- C.
Bersanding
- D.
Solat
Correct Answer
D. Solat -
- 10.
The Islamic calendar consists of
- A.
350 days
- B.
354 days
- C.
355 days
- D.
365 days
Correct Answer
B. 354 days -
- 11.
The Islamic New Year falls on
- A.
Muharram
- B.
Safar
- C.
Rabiul' Awal
- D.
Ramadan
Correct Answer
A. Muharram -
- 12.
The Islamic month for Hari Raya Puasa is known as
- A.
Ramadan
- B.
Muharram
- C.
Syawal
- D.
Dzulhijjah
Correct Answer
C. Syawal -
- 13.
Hari Raya Haji is the festival of
- A.
Sacrifice
- B.
Harvest
- C.
Benevolence
- D.
Abundance
Correct Answer
A. Sacrifice -
- 14.
The mihrab is an essential element of the mosque because it
- A.
Helps to add decor to the beauty of the mosque
- B.
Supports the imam to say his sermon
- C.
Helps in the timing of the prayer
- D.
Indicates which wall of the mosque faces Mecca
Correct Answer
D. Indicates which wall of the mosque faces Mecca -
- 15.
The wall that helps Muslims to orientate their prayers towards Mecca is the
- A.
Mimbar
- B.
Dome
- C.
Minaret
- D.
Qiblah
Correct Answer
D. Qiblah -
- 16.
The Nagore Durgha Shrine was built in memory of the holy man,
- A.
Shahuk Hamid of Nagore
- B.
Mohamed of Mecca
- C.
Shaik Abdul Gaffoor
- D.
Syed Omar Ali Aljunied
Correct Answer
A. Shahuk Hamid of Nagore -
- 17.
Omar Mosque is located on
- A.
Pagoda Street
- B.
Telok Ayer Street
- C.
South Bridge Road
- D.
Keng Cheow Street
Correct Answer
D. Keng Cheow Street -
- 18.
The only mosque named after a woman in Singapore is located at
- A.
Telok Ayer Street
- B.
South Bridge Road
- C.
Beach Road
- D.
Dunlop Street
Correct Answer
C. Beach Road -
- 19.
The first Sultan Mosque was built in
- A.
1819
- B.
1821
- C.
1824
- D.
1830
Correct Answer
C. 1824 -
- 20.
The only mosque built with beautiful coloured glass cupola and supported by pillars of the Roman Saracen style is the
- A.
Sultan Mosque
- B.
Al-Abrar Mosque
- C.
Nagore Durgha Shrine
- D.
Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
Correct Answer
D. Abdul Gaffoor Mosque -
- 21.
Since childhood, a Malay's life is governed by Adap which is part of
- A.
Malay philosophy
- B.
Filial piety
- C.
Generosity
- D.
Kindness in a family
Correct Answer
B. Filial piety -
- 22.
The halal certification can be obtained from
- A.
The Syariah court
- B.
The local council
- C.
The Ministry of Environment
- D.
MUIS
Correct Answer
D. MUIS -
- 23.
Only the kamat would be recited beside the baby's right ear if
- A.
A baby boy is born
- B.
A baby girl is born
- C.
Twin boys are born
- D.
A baby boy and a baby girl are born
Correct Answer
B. A baby girl is born -
- 24.
The solemnization of marriage in a Malay wedding is known as
- A.
Bersanding
- B.
Akad nikah
- C.
Azan
- D.
Haram
Correct Answer
B. Akad nikah -
- 25.
The application of pounded henna on the tip of the fingers and middle of the palm for the Malay wedding is known as the
- A.
Akad Nikah
- B.
Bersanding ceremony
- C.
Hantaran
- D.
Berinai ceremony
Correct Answer
D. Berinai ceremony -
- 26.
The bunga telur, hard-boiled egg given to the guests aa a token of appreciation at a Malay wedding, is a symbol of
- A.
Gratitude
- B.
Support
- C.
Fertility
- D.
Joy
Correct Answer
C. Fertility -
- 27.
The burial for a Muslim must take place within
- A.
12 hours
- B.
24 hours
- C.
36 hours
- D.
48 hours
Correct Answer
A. 12 hours -
- 28.
Syed is an Arab title denoting direct descent from the Prophet Mohammed's
- A.
Children
- B.
Sons
- C.
Grandsons
- D.
Descendants
Correct Answer
C. Grandsons -
- 29.
The female Arab name equivalent to Syed is
- A.
Samira
- B.
Sharifah
- C.
Aishah
- D.
Jamila
Correct Answer
B. Sharifah -
- 30.
The hantaran
- A.
Is the application of henna on the body
- B.
Is the royal treatment given to the couple to sit on the pelamin (throne) for a day
- C.
Is a religious function to circumcise a child
- D.
Is the exchange of gifts between couple or the cash that the groom gives the bride
Correct Answer
D. Is the exchange of gifts between couple or the cash that the groom gives the bride -
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