[For Kids] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz About June
June marks the start of the rainy season, when it rains a lot and it becomes harder to go play outside.
For those looking for activities that can brighten a gloomy mood, this article offers quizzes with trivia and fun facts about June!
These quizzes are for children, so please make use of them during playtime at daycare or kindergarten, or for spending time at home.
Even children who don’t have a great impression of June might, through these quizzes, start to think, “So that’s what June is like,” and enjoy taking an interest—if even just a little, we’ll be happy.
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[For Kids] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz About June (21–30)
Since what era have teru teru bozu existed?
- Jōmon period
- Warring States period
- Edo period
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Edo period
It is said that teru-teru bozu originated in the Edo period. When people wanted the rain to stop and to pray for clear weather, they made them from paper or cloth and hung them by the window. People in the Edo period, just like today, wished for sunny weather with teru-teru bozu.
Which country’s deity is the origin of the June bride?
- Italy
- America
- China
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Italy
The origin of the June bride comes from Juno (also spelled Iuno), the goddess of marriage in Roman mythology. In Roman myth, Juno was regarded as the deity who protects the home and marriage, and June was considered her month. For this reason, the origin is attributed to Italy.
Which country has the highest umbrella consumption in the world?
- Japan
- China
- United Kingdom
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Japan
The answer is Japan. Japan has a very high consumption of umbrellas due to the rainy season, typhoons, and frequent sudden showers. In particular, vinyl umbrellas are used in large numbers every year because they can be easily purchased at convenience stores and train stations. We want to use our resources carefully, don’t we?
Where is the Midsummer festival held?
- Northern Europe
- Africa
- South America
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Northern Europe
There’s a midsummer festival in Sweden. It really feels like a country that wants to make the most of its short summer! On the day of the summer solstice, a tall pole is set up to the sound of string instruments and accordions. It’s kind of mysterious!
Which country did the practice of changing seasonal clothing come from?
- China
- South Korea
- Mongolia
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China
The custom of changing seasonal clothing was introduced to Japan from China during the Heian period, following a practice observed in the Chinese imperial court. In present-day Japan, it is common to switch from winter clothes to summer clothes on June 1, and from summer clothes to winter clothes on October 1.