[Challenge] Stimulate your intellectual curiosity with a general knowledge quiz you might not know!
Japan has a wide variety of historical events, historic buildings, traditions, and culture.
There’s a lot you learn in school, but it’s nearly impossible to know everything about Japan just from classes alone.
Still, there are bits of Japanese trivia and common knowledge we’d love for you to know! In this article, we’ll present quizzes on Japanese trivia and general knowledge.
Some of it overlaps with what you learn in class, but we also cover related events and things that have become common knowledge over Japan’s long history.
Try the quizzes and get to know Japan even better!
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World Knowledge and International Common Sense Quiz (1–10)
What is the capital of Brazil?
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Brasília
Brazil’s official capital is Brasília. While Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are more famous, the capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro in 1960 and built as a newly planned city. Brasília is located in the central part of Brazil and houses a concentration of government institutions.
What is the main ingredient of tapioca?
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cassava
Tapioca is made from starch derived from the root of a plant called cassava. Cassava is widely cultivated in tropical regions, mainly in Southeast Asia and Africa, and the starch processed into small spheres is what we call tapioca.
Which country has the smallest population in the world?
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Vatican
Vatican City is the least populous independent country in the world. Located within the city of Rome, Italy, it is the center of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Its population is said to be only a few hundred, most of whom are administrative staff of the Church—including the Pope and cardinals—and their families. Its territory is also small, giving it a uniquely distinctive national character.
What are the three greatest delicacies in the world—caviar, foie gras, and what is the third?
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Truffle
The world’s three greatest delicacies are caviar, foie gras, and truffles. Truffles are a type of mushroom. There is something called truffle chocolate, and it’s said to be named that because its shape resembles a truffle. By the way, Japan’s three greatest delicacies are sea urchin, karasumi (mullet roe), and konowata (salted sea cucumber entrails).
What does Easter commemorate?
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Easter is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a central belief of Christianity, commemorating that Jesus Christ, who was crucified and died, rose again on the third day. On this day, people celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection, and it is regarded as a symbol of life and renewal.
Where was the first Olympic Games in the world held?
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Athens
The first Modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. While the Ancient Olympics had been staged in Olympia, Greece, since 776 BCE, the Olympics as an international sporting event in the modern era began at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, with the historic first edition taking place in Athens. It’s remembered as the birthplace of the Festival of Peace, a place passed down through history for that very reason.
What language is “do re mi fa so la ti do”?
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Italian
The indispensable “Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do” in music is Italian. In Japanese it is “Ha Ni Ho He To I Ro Ha,” and in English it is “C D E F G A B.” In German it is “C D E F G A H,” pronounced “Tseh, Deh, Eh, Ef, Geh, Ah, Hah.”