General knowledge quiz time! From trivia to questions about Japan and the world
Whether you’re so interested in Japanese history and culture that you end up researching on your own, or you feel it seems too much like studying and can’t quite get into it, there are all kinds of people out there.
For those who are interested in various aspects of Japan—and even for those who aren’t—turning them into quizzes might just spark a bit of curiosity! In this article, we’ll present quizzes covering general knowledge and trivia about Japanese history, culture, and customs.
Let these quizzes be your starting point to learn even more about Japan!
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World Geography, Culture, and History Quiz (11–20)
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- France
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France
The Statue of Liberty is a monument gifted by France to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States’ independence. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the statue was installed in New York in 1886. Known as a symbol of freedom and democracy, it stands as a testament to the friendship between France and the United States. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains a famous destination visited by many tourists.
Science, Trivia, and Everyday Knowledge Quiz (1–10)
What is the Summer Triangle? It consists of Vega, Deneb, and what is the third one?
- Altair
- Sirius
- Antares
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Altair
The Summer Triangle is formed by connecting three bright stars that shine in the summer night sky. The three stars are Vega in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus, and Altair in Aquila. Sirius is famous as a winter star, and Antares is the primary star of Scorpius and a summer star, but neither is part of the Summer Triangle.
What is menma made from?
- bamboo shoot
- daikon radish
- konjac
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bamboo shoot
Menma is made by salting bamboo shoots, drying them, then simmering them in broth and spices before scoring and cutting them into bite-sized pieces. It’s commonly used as a ramen topping, and many people are fond of it.
What fish’s eggs are used to make kazunoko?
- cod
- herring
- Suzuki
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herring
Kazunoko is a traditional Japanese food made by salting herring ovaries or eggs. Cod eggs are well-known as tarako, but did you know that sea bass eggs can also be eaten, for example simmered?
What happens to coins that are no longer usable after they are collected?
- Recycled and turned back into coins
- It will be discarded as is.
- sold as a souvenir
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Recycled and turned back into coins
It seems that coins that are no longer usable are often collected by monetary authorities such as central banks and then melted down for reuse. This helps make efficient use of resources and saves the cost and energy required to produce new coins.
What does SDGs stand for?
- Sustainable Developing Goals
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable Development Group
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Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs are universal goals shared worldwide to make the world a better place. SDGs, read as 'Esu Dī Jīzu' in Japanese, is an abbreviation for Sustainable Development Goals, meaning 'goals for sustainable development.'
The Olympic rings are colored blue, yellow, red, and green—what’s the other one?
- black
- purple
- Orange
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black
The Olympic rings are made up of five colors: blue, yellow, black, red, and green. The emblem was conceived by Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator. It is said to symbolize that the world is one, and that many people from the five continents take part in the Olympic Games.