Down The History Lane Quiz

The site of the former Singapore Naval Base when Singapore was a British colony was located at Sembawang.

During the Second World War in 1942, about 400 Chinese civilians were massacred by the Japanese military forces at Punggol Point, the northern tip of the area, in what was to be known as the Punggol Beach Massacre as part of the Sook Ching Massacre. The Sook Ching Massacre was a systematic purge and mass killing of perceived anti-Japanese elements in Singapore. The term "Sook Ching" means "purge through purification" in Chinese. The Punggol Beach Massacre was a tragic event that took place during this larger campaign of violence and oppression. Today, the location is recognized as a national heritage site to commemorate the victims and raise awareness about this dark period in history.

Clementi is indeed named after the Governor of the Strait Settlements and High Commissioner Sir Cecil Clementi Smith.

The burial ground was established in 1870 at Bishan by immigrants who largely came from the three prefectures of Guangzhou (Cantonese), Huizhou (Hakka) and Zhaoqing (Cantonese) in Guangdong Province, China.

In 1827, John Prince, Acting Resident of the Incorporated Settlement, found that the area was heavily covered in dense jungle and infested with tigers. As a result, Indian convicts were sent to eliminate these dangerous animals.

Yishun was named after Nee Soon.

The settlers were attracted to come to Ang Mo Kio because of the presence of rubber plantations. Rubber was a highly valuable commodity during that time, and the plantations offered opportunities for employment and economic growth. The settlers likely saw the potential for a prosperous life by working in or owning rubber plantations, which motivated them to come to Ang Mo Kio.

The question asks if Woodlands is named after apple trees. The answer is false, indicating that Woodlands is not named after apple trees.

Tampines was named after a tree. This suggests that there was a significant tree in the area that influenced the naming of the place. It could have been a prominent or unique tree that was easily recognizable and became a landmark for the area. The name "Tampines" likely originated from the name of this tree, highlighting its importance in the local history and culture.

The reason Bukit Batok was called "Coughing Hill" is because there was a granite quarry in the area. The dust and particles from the quarry caused people to cough when they passed by the hill.

Hougang is a Chinese name that translates to "River End" in English. This suggests that the location named Hougang is situated at the end or termination point of a river.

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