Discovering Singapore
Chapter 1
From swamp to global metropolis
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Chapter 2
The green blueprint of a garden city
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Chapter 3
The delicious melting pot of cultures
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Chapter 4
Quirky laws and high-tech living
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Discovering Singapore
Ch 1 · From swamp to global metropolis
Fun Fact
Merlion origin: The iconic Merlion statue was originally designed in 1964 as a logo for the Singapore Tourism Board.
Glossary
metropolis (noun)
A very large and busy city, especially the main city of a country or region. Following its 1965 independence, Singapore rapidly modernized under Lee Kuan Yew to become a leading global hub.
A very large and busy city, especially the main city of a country or region. Following its 1965 independence, Singapore rapidly modernized under Lee Kuan Yew to become a leading global hub.
Quiz
Before being named Singapura, what was the island historically called in ancient Javanese records?
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What name did the Japanese military give to Singapore during the World War II occupation?
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Which mythical creature with a lion's head and a fish's body is Singapore's national mascot?