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For Seniors: Lively! Trivia and Fun Facts Quiz for August

For Seniors: Lively! Trivia and Fun Facts Quiz for August
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August still holds onto the summer heat.

Among staff at nursing homes and day service centers, many of you may be looking for recreational activities that don’t put a strain on older adults’ bodies.

With that in mind, we’ve gathered quizzes featuring trivia and fun facts that seniors can enjoy indoors.

Quizzes can be done while seated, either individually or in groups.

To help everyone feel the season, the questions focus on the month of August.

While enjoying the feeling of summer, some questions also invite you to reminisce about the past, which may help stimulate the brain.

We hope you enjoy a fun time with these quizzes.

[For Seniors] Lively and Fun! Trivia and Fun Facts Quiz for August (1–10)

What was the first instant ramen ever sold in the world, released on August 25?

What was the first instant ramen ever sold in the world, released on August 25?
  1. Charumera
  2. Cup Noodles
  3. Chicken Ramen
See the answer

Chicken Ramen

From which historical period did people start eating shaved ice?

From which historical period did people start eating shaved ice?
  1. Edo period
  2. Kamakura period
  3. Heian period
See the answer

Heian period

Wind chimes that bring a feeling of coolness in summer. What were wind chimes used for in the past?

Wind chimes that bring a feeling of coolness in summer. What were wind chimes used for in the past?
  1. amulet against evil
  2. a toy to soothe a baby
  3. doorbell at the entrance
See the answer

amulet against evil

Where is the birthplace of nagashi-somen?

Where is the birthplace of nagashi-somen?
  1. Miyazaki Prefecture
  2. Nara Prefecture
  3. Saitama Prefecture
See the answer

Miyazaki Prefecture

What is the original meaning behind Bon Odori?

What is the original meaning behind Bon Odori?
  1. memorial service for ancestors
  2. Healthy growth of children
  3. Prosperous business
See the answer

memorial service for ancestors

What is the name for August in the lunar calendar?

What is the name for August in the lunar calendar?
  1. Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)
  2. Fumizuki (the traditional Japanese name for the month of July)
  3. Hazuki
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Hazuki

In August, when the hot days continue, what temperature or higher is referred to as an ‘extremely hot day’ in the weather forecast?

In August, when the hot days continue, what temperature or higher is referred to as an 'extremely hot day' in the weather forecast?
  1. 38°C or higher
  2. 35°C or higher
  3. 30°C or higher
See the answer

35°C or higher