Singapore's History

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Across
  1. 1. – The founder of modern Singapore in 1819
  2. 6. – Singapore’s first President
  3. 8. – The highest natural point in Singapore
  4. 9. – The first name of Sir Raffles
  5. 11. – The main reason Singapore grew quickly as a port
  6. 12. – The value that keeps Singaporeans strong together
  7. 13. – Red and white with a crescent moon and five stars
  8. 15. – When a country governs itself
  9. 19. – Singapore’s first Prime Minister
  10. 20. – The forces that occupied Singapore during World War II
  11. 21. – The “durian-shaped” theatre by the bay
  12. 22. – The period when Singapore was ruled by the British
  13. 24. – The name meaning “Lion City” in Malay
  14. 25. – The site of the international airport and a WWII prison camp
Down
  1. 2. – Where early trade and settlement began
  2. 3. – Government flats built by HDB for citizens
  3. 4. – Modern area known for its Sands hotel and skyline
  4. 5. – A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore
  5. 7. – What happened when Singapore fell in 1942
  6. 10. – A society made up of many races living together
  7. 14. – The old name of Singapore before 1299
  8. 16. – A famous half-lion, half-fish statue in Singapore
  9. 17. – The federation Singapore joined in 1963
  10. 18. – Celebrated on 9 August every year
  11. 23. – What Singapore gained in 1965