General Knowledge MCQ #776

What was the old name of Singapore?

General Knowledge MCQ #776

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What was the old name of Singapore?

    • A) Ceylon
    • B) Temasek
    • C) Nippon
    • D) Bohemia

    Answer: Temasek

    Explanation: Temasek was the ancient name for Singapore before it became a British trading post; it means "Sea Town" in Old Javanese and dates to the 13th–14th century.