Racial Harmony Day 2018

Question 1

The Indian community in Singapore celebrates Deepavali with their friends and families.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Most major races and religions in Singapore are given two days of public holidays.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is an annual religious festival celebrated by Muslims around the world to:

Accepted Answer

Seek forgiveness and to remember the revelation of the Quran

Question 4

What is the significance of Good Friday?

Accepted Answer

Celebrates the crucification of Jesus Christ

Question 5

What is the significance of the dragon dance during Chinese New Year?

Accepted Answer

To bring good luck to people

Question 6

Non-Muslims are not welcomed at the Geylang Serai Bazaar.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Ethnicity is the classification of people according to biological physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

In the NRIC, which race group is not officially recognised in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Tamil

Question 9

What does Hari Raya Haji commemorate?

Accepted Answer

Commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s total faith and trust in God

Question 10

Racial Harmony Day was established to remind Singaporeans to not take each other for granted.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What is the historical purpose of celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival?

Accepted Answer

To worship the moon and celebrate the successful harvest

Question 12

What does Deepavali celebrate?

Accepted Answer

The triumph of light over darkness and good over evil

Question 13

It is a must for Singaporeans to study a mother tongue language based on their race.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

The tossing of a water bottle at a birthday procession sparked the 1964 Racial Riots.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Which logo is the Racial Harmony Logo?

Accepted Answer

Upper Right

Question 16

What is the significance of flowers, candles and joss sticks as offerings on Vesak Day?

Accepted Answer

Reminds worshippers that life is fleeting and transient

Question 17

Chinese New Year is

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

Question 18

Why is food offered to the spirits of the dead during the Hungry Ghost Festival?

Accepted Answer

To be blessed with good luck

Question 19

What is the significance of lanterns during Mid Autumn Festival?

Accepted Answer

Letting go of their past and welcoming their new self

Question 20

What is used to make Rangoli artwork?

Accepted Answer

Coloured powders, ground rice powders and flowers

Question 21

It is common to witness a Malay wedding held at a void deck because:

Accepted Answer

Everyone in the community can be a part of the occasion

Questions 21