Singapore General Knowledge & National Education
45 cardsEnglish → EnglishBeginner~25 minUpdated Jun 22, 2026
Test and build your knowledge of Singapore with 45 essential facts on national symbols, history, civics, geography, and Total Defence. Great for new citizens and PRs, students doing National Education, or anyone who loves Singapore trivia. Covers the flag, the pledge, National Day, the four official languages, racial and religious harmony, and key landmarks.
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- Q:What are the two colours of the Singapore national flag?
- A:Red (top) and white (bottom).
- Q:What does the white colour on the Singapore flag represent?
- A:Everlasting purity and virtue.
- Q:What does the red colour on the Singapore flag represent?
- A:Universal brotherhood and the equality of man.
- Q:How many stars are on the Singapore flag?
- A:Five stars.
- Q:What do the five stars on the flag stand for?
- A:Democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
- Q:What does the crescent moon on the flag represent?
- A:A young nation on the rise (a rising/ascending nation).
- Q:What is Singapore's national anthem?
- A:Majulah Singapura ("Onward Singapore").
- Q:In which language is the national anthem sung?
- A:Malay.
- Q:What is Singapore's national flower?
- A:The Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid.
- Q:What animal is featured in Singapore's national symbol / Merlion?
- A:A lion (the Merlion has a lion's head and a fish's body).
- Q:What is the first line of the Singapore National Pledge?
- A:"We, the citizens of Singapore..."
- Q:What does the Pledge say Singaporeans pledge to be, "regardless of race, language or religion"?
- A:"...one united people."
- Q:When was Singapore founded as a British trading post by Stamford Raffles?
- A:In 1819.
- Q:What was Singapore renamed during the Japanese Occupation in World War II?
- A:Syonan-to ("Light of the South").
- Q:In which years did the Japanese Occupation of Singapore take place?
- A:From 1942 to 1945.
- Q:In which year did Singapore attain self-government?
- A:In 1959.
- Q:In which year did Singapore merge with Malaysia?
- A:In 1963.
- Q:On what date did Singapore separate from Malaysia and become independent?
- A:9 August 1965.
- Q:What national event is celebrated on 9 August each year?
- A:National Day (Singapore's independence).
- Q:Who became Singapore's first Prime Minister?
- A:Lee Kuan Yew.
- Q:How many official languages does Singapore have?
- A:Four official languages.
- Q:Name Singapore's four official languages.
- A:English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil.
- Q:Which language is Singapore's national language?
- A:Malay.
- Q:Which language is the main working language and medium of instruction?
- A:English.
- Q:What governing principle ensures everyone is rewarded based on ability and effort?
- A:Meritocracy.
- Q:Who is the Head of State of Singapore?
- A:The President.
- Q:Who is the Head of Government of Singapore?
- A:The Prime Minister.
- Q:How many pillars of Total Defence are there?
- A:Six pillars.
- Q:Name the six pillars of Total Defence.
- A:Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Psychological and Digital Defence.
- Q:When was Total Defence first introduced in Singapore?
- A:In 1984.
- Q:On what date is Total Defence Day commemorated?
- A:15 February (marking the fall of Singapore in 1942).
- Q:What is the name of Singapore's national compulsory military service?
- A:National Service (NS).
- Q:What is the iconic half-lion, half-fish statue at Marina Bay?
- A:The Merlion.
- Q:What is the name of Singapore's world-renowned airport?
- A:Changi Airport.
- Q:What is the name of Singapore's urban rail network?
- A:The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit).
- Q:What is the resort island just off Singapore's south coast?
- A:Sentosa.
- Q:What is the Malay name of Singapore's main island?
- A:Pulau Ujong.
- Q:What is the popular waterfront area with the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay?
- A:Marina Bay.
- Q:Which festival celebrated by the Chinese community is a public holiday?
- A:Chinese New Year.
- Q:Which festival of lights celebrated by Hindus is a public holiday?
- A:Deepavali (Diwali).
- Q:Which Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan is a public holiday?
- A:Hari Raya Puasa.
- Q:What value lets people of different races and religions live together peacefully?
- A:Racial and religious harmony.
- Q:On what date is Racial Harmony Day observed in Singapore schools?
- A:21 July.
- Q:Roughly what is the largest ethnic group in Singapore?
- A:The Chinese (about three-quarters of residents).
- Q:What is the name of Singapore's reservoir and dam at the river mouth in the city?
- A:The Marina Barrage.
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