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Quiz: Singapore

  1. What was the capital?

    • Singapore
    • Budapest
    • Tirana
    • Sarajevo
    Answer

    Singapore — Capital: Singapore.

  2. When was Singapore founded?

    • 9 August 1965, independence upon separation from Malaysia
    • 17 August 1960, independence from France
    • 1 January 1956, independence from Anglo Egyptian rule
    • 19 June 1961, independence from Britain
    Answer

    9 August 1965, independence upon separation from Malaysia — Founded: 9 August 1965, independence upon separation from Malaysia.

  3. What form of government does Singapore have?

    • Parliamentary republic under long single party dominance
    • Parliamentary republic; the Althing, founded in 930, is among the oldest parliaments in the world
    • Federal parliamentary republic; large areas outside government control
    • Military rule since the coups of 2020 and 2021
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic under long single party dominance — Government: Parliamentary republic under long single party dominance.

  4. True or false: Singapore is a city state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, one of the world's great ports.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Singapore is a city state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, one of the world's great ports.