In case you didn’t know, there’s this UOB Cards quiz going around profiling what type of friend you are. Namely – #GirlBoss, #DealHunter, #Globetrotter, #HomedeChef, #DomesticGoddess and #SocialButterfly. And of course you get advice on which credit card to apply for when you get your results based on your personality.

From now till 9 November, 5 participants of the quiz will win a yacht getaway for themselves and their friends by taking the quiz and sharing it on Facebook. Curious? Try the quiz here.

*Anyway*, we looked through Singapore’s historical figures to see who fell into which category, purely for your entertainment. These people won’t be around to enjoy that trip on a yacht, but hey, there’s no harm doing a little revision from your social studies textbook, no?

Sir Stamford Raffles

Who is he: Man...really? At least 70% of the statues in Singapore are based off him. Kidding. And he invented the cross-your-arms-look-off-camera look. This is the Raffles we’re talking about.

Which UOB personality he is: #Globetrotter

Why: Born in Jamaica, worked as a clerk in London, ruled in Java and founded Singapore. If there was a frequent flyer programme in the 19th century, Raffles would have been swimming in miles (though we all know he sailed around the world, cos A380s didn’t exist yet). Of course, working for a company with its own private army certainly helped.

UOB deals he would most enjoy: Raffles would have loved the fastest miles earn rate, access to a travel butler for comprehensive travel assistance, including flights, hotel bookings, car rentals and insurance bookings. All that with a UOB PRVI Miles Card.

William A. Pickering

Who he is: First Protector of Singapore

Which UOB personality he is: #SocialButterfly

Why: Despite being a colonial master (it was 1877), William Pickering didn’t look down on his Asian friends. The dude hung out with and cared for the immigrant Chinese who chose to settle down in Singapore (hey, he could speak fluent Mandarin and Hokkien, wow!). The result? He was integral to helping rival gangs sort things out peacefully.

Which was great. Until one of the gangs got angry with him from his constant intervention, and got a carpenter to attack him with an axe. Pickering didn’t die immediately, but sustained a wound that led to his death some 10 years later.

I guess even social butterflies can’t please everyone, yeah?

UOB deals he would most enjoy: As a colonial master, William probably feasted more than most. He would have found UOB’s YOLO Card pretty useful – weekday 3% and weekend 8% rebates on dining and entertainment are pretty awesome.

William Farquhar

Who he is: Often taught to students as *Raffles’ sidekick*, the-guy-whose-name-people-have-problems-pronouncing, and ancestor of the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau. #Legit.

Which UOB personality he is: #DealHunter

Why: William Farquhar might not always be as credited as Raffles when it comes to contributing to the founding of modern Singapore, but the dude actually had an equally – if not more important – job.

For instance, he helped seal the deal with the local chieftain Temenggong Abdul Rahman of Johor to sign the Singapore Treaty in 1819, paving the way for Singapore to become a legitimate straits settlement. That helped the British ‘steal’ Singapore from right under the Dutch noses.

And while Raffles visited Singapore only thrice in five years, Farquhar was doing most of the dirty work. Many historians credit him for managing to attract traders, settlers and supplies to Singapore, and administered the settlement on a shoestring budget.

#DealHunter? We think so.

UOB deals he would most enjoy: Running around Singapore looking for deals can be a thankless job. Up to 5% rebate on all spend with UOB One Card would’ve made Farquhar more than happy.

The first immigrants to Singapore – the pioneer Pioneer Generation

Who they are: Your great grandparents.

Which UOB personality: #HomeDeChef / #DomesticGoddess

Why: When the first immigrants from all over the world first arrived in Singapore, they weren’t exactly as well-off as they are today. Jobs weren’t always easy to find, and they must have missed the food back home.

The solution? Stay at home. Learn to cook. Be an A-grade homemaker. Build a strong foundation for the next generation.

Needless to say, the first Singaporeans certainly could cook – where else did you think Hainanese Chicken Rice came from? Hainan Island? You crazy bruh.

UOB deals they would most enjoy: 8% rebate at Cold Storage, Marketplace, Jasons, and Giant and Guardian with the UOB Delight Card. Plus 10% off home brands at Cold Storage, Giant and Guardian – hey, our founding Singaporeans could sniff out the best deals to whip up the best for home.

Hajjah Fatimah

Who is she: Hajjah Fatimah? Don’t know who she is? You should be ashamed of yourself. Philanthropist, businesswoman and mosque-builder. Kinda like Tony Stark sans the Iron Suit.

What UOB personality she is: #GirlBoss.

Why: In an era dominated by men, Hajjah Fatimah was pretty awesome. She married rich, getting hitched with a Bugis Prince from Celebes (Sulawesi). But when she was widowed at a young aged, she proved herself to be a capable businesswoman, acquiring great wealth.

But she did not forget to give back to the community – Hajjah Fatimah was also known as a philanthropist who built houses for the poor. A gal boss who builds houses for me? I would work for her any day, given the prices of houses in Singapore. #pickme #ohwait #borntoolate.

UOB deals she would most enjoy: With the UOB Lady LuxePay Plan, she could have paid for all her desired goods in 6 - 12 months, interest-free on the UOB Lady’s Card. Plus, earn accelerated rewards on shopping. Pretty useful – considering her home was ransacked twice (and burnt on the second occasion).

All info from NLB

Which historical figure of Singapore do you share the same personality as? Find out now by doing at the quiz at http://bit.ly/friendtype

This post is sponsored by UOB and helps this Mothership writer’s UOB account not look so depressing.