Red
____ symbolizes brotherhood and equality of men. (Singapore Flag)
White
___ stands for purity and virtue. (Singapore Flag)
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Red
____ symbolizes brotherhood and equality of men. (Singapore Flag)
White
___ stands for purity and virtue. (Singapore Flag)
Crescent Moon
The ___ symbolizes a rising nation and acknowledges the presence of Malays in Singapore. (Singapore Flag)
Five Stars
The ___ represent Singapore's ideals: democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality. (Singapore Flag)
All Red
The original design was ___ but was changed due to red being a traditionally Chinese color. (Singapore Flag)
East Asian Tigers
Singapore is a member of the group “___,” along with South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Kiasu
"___" is a Singaporean concept meaning "afraid to lose." It reflects the desire to come first in lines, competitions, and negotiations.
Meritocracy
Singapore is a ___ where education and performance determine opportunities.
Singlish
___ is a local patois blending English with Chinese, Malay, and Tamil influences.
Lah and Sinseh
"" and "" are Singlish words included in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Six
Singapore has changed its timezone ___ times since 1905.
+7.5
For 36 years, Singapore was GMT ___.
+8
In 1982, Singapore changed to GMT ___.
East Malaysia
The change aligned Singapore’s time with ___ after Malaysia standardized its timezone.
Fastest
In 2007, a study found Singaporeans to be the ___ walkers globally.
Fastest, 61
In 2014, Singapore had the ___ internet in Southeast Asia at ___ Mbps.
Sang Nila Utama
The name Singapore comes from a 14th-century Sumatran prince named ___.
Singapura
Sang Nila Utama saw a lion-like creature on the island and renamed it “___.”
lion, city
"Singa" means "" and "pura" means "" in Malay.
Hayam Wuruk
___ was a ruler of the Majapahit empire.
Iskanda Shah
___ was a prince from Palembang.
Srivijaya
___ was an ancient kingdom based in Sumatra.
Merlion
The ___ is a national symbol of Singapore with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
Temasek
The fish represents Singapore's past as "___," a fishing village.
Sea Town
Singapore was originally called Temasek, which means “___.”
Pu-luo-cheng
A third-century Chinese text referred to Singapore as "___" or “island at the end of a peninsula.”
Fine
Singapore is nicknamed the “___” city due to its strict laws and fines.
$1000
Littering in Singapore can lead to a ___ fine.
British
Singapore follows ___ legal traditions but does not use a jury system.
People’s Action Party/ PAP
The ___ has dominated Singapore’s parliament since 1965.
18
Since 1967, all male Singaporeans must serve in the military at age ___
touristic, economic, and sleeping
Singapore has three main zones: ___, ___, and ___ zones.
Chingay Parade
The ___ is held during the 15-day Chinese New Year celebrations.
Marine Series
Singapore's "___" featured designs of sea creatures like lionfish and seahorses.
Portuguese
East Timor was a ___ colony dating back to the 16th century.
Marcelo Caetano
The overthrow of Portuguese dictator ___ in 1974 led to the decolonization of East Timor.
May 2002
East Timor gained full independence in ___.
Indonesia
Just nine days after East Timor declared independence, ___ invaded the country.
Australia
___ was the only country to recognize Indonesia’s annexation of East Timor.
Jose Alexandre Gusmao
___, a former rebel leader, became the first president of independent East Timor.
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
The official name of East Timor is the ___.
Timur
“Timor” comes from the Malay and Indonesian word ___, meaning “east.”
east, east-east
“Leste” is Portuguese for “,” making Timor-Leste mean “.”
Tetum and Portuguese
___ and ___ are East Timor’s official languages.
Jose Ramos-Horta and Bishop Carlos Belo
In 1996, ___ and ___ won the Nobel Peace Prize. (Timor-Leste)
Vedo-Australoid
The earliest settlers in Timor-Leste were the ___ people, related to Sri Lankans.
unicameral parliamentary
East Timor has a ___ system.
President
The ___ is the head of state in East Timor.
Prime Minister
The ___ leads the National Parliament.
13
East Timor is divided into ___ districts.
petroleum, coffee
After ___, East Timor’s second-largest export is ___.
Starbucks
___ is a major buyer of coffee from East Timor.
corn, rice, and sweet potatoes
East Timor’s staple foods include ___, ___, and ___.
Portugal
East Timor’s constitution is modeled after ___.
ASEAN
East Timor was admitted to ___ “in principle” in November 2022.
Republic of Indonesia
Officially known as the ___.
Bali
___ has the highest number of citizens practicing Hinduism in Indonesia.
Nusantara
Indonesia lies between two continents and two oceans, once called "___" meaning "archipelago in between."
largest
Indonesia is the ___ archipelagic country in the world.
4th
Indonesia is the ___ most populous country globally.
filed, vices
In Bali, teeth are ___ to ward off six ___ believed to enter through the top six teeth: anger, confusion, jealousy, drunkenness, desire, and greed.
Mount Tambora
The 1815 eruption of ___ was the most powerful in recorded history. (Indonesia)
Year Without Summer
The Tambora eruption caused global cooling, leading to 1816 being called the "___." (Indonesia)
Orchid
Indonesia has the most diverse ___ species in the world—around 6,000.
Tiger Orchid
The ___ is the largest orchid species.
Taeniophyllum
___ is the smallest orchid, having no leaves.
Black Orchid
The rare ___ is an ochid native only to Papua.
6
Indonesia strictly recognizes only ___ religions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Protestantism, Catholicism, and Confucianism.
touch, 6
In Bali, babies' feet are not allowed to ___ the ground for the first ___ months to prevent evil spirits from entering them.
300-400
Indonesia has ___ languages, mostly from the Austronesian language family.
Austronesians
DNA studies show most modern Indonesians descended from ___ who came from Taiwan 4,000 years ago.
Melanesians
___ lived in Indonesia before being displaced by Austronesian settlers.
Borobudur
A massive Hindu-Buddhist complex located in Java, Indonesia.
mandala
The floor plan of Borobudur is based on the ___.
9
Borobudur has ___ levels; pilgrims pass through each, symbolizing rebirth and Buddha’s nine lives.
Kala
On each level, pilgrims are symbolically “swallowed” by a monster called ___ before being reborn. (Borobudur)
Wayang Kulit
The Javanese and Balinese shadow puppet theater is called ___ and depicts mythological stories.
3
Indonesia spans ___ different time zones due to its vast size.
Gamelan
___ is a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble, most common in Java and Bali.
endemic
After Australia, Indonesia has the most ___ species.
Sumatran Tiger
The ___ is the smallest tiger subspecies and only found in Indonesia.
Javan Rhinoceros
The ___ is critically endangered and found nowhere else but Indonesia.
Silat
___ is a martial art developed in Indonesia, especially in Sumatra and Java.
Monas, President Sukarno, and gold foil
___ is a 132-meter obelisk in Jakarta symbolizing Indonesia’s independence. Built under ___. The top of the monument is a flame covered in ___.
Mangga Dua
___ in Jakarta is famous for its dense concentration of shopping centers.
ethnic groups
Indonesia has the highest number of ___ in the world.
Nop
A traditional prayer-like gesture used as a greeting in Laos.
Sabai di
A common Lao greeting meaning “Good health.”
Pha That Luang
A symbol of both Buddhism and Lao sovereignty.
Laos
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia. A landlocked country with no access to the sea.
Lao People’s Revolutionary Party/ LPRP
The only legal political party in Laos.
Thongloun Sisoulith
The current President and head of state of Laos.
Politburo
The 11-member committee that determines major government policies in Laos.
Phra Lak Phra Lam
The national epic of Laos. A localized version of the Indian epic Ramayana.
Boun Bang Fai
Also known as the Rocket Festival. (Laos)
Satsana Phi
The Lao belief system centered on spirits called Phi.
Phi
Spirits associated with buildings, territories, and natural places.
Khone Phapheng Falls
The largest waterfall in Southeast Asia.
Luang Prabang
The former capital of Laos.
Luang Prabang
Considered the most beautiful city in Laos.