[For Seniors] Fun and Informative Trivia Quiz Collection

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

There may be older adults who are spending monotonous days.

So this time, we’ll introduce some useful trivia quizzes that will make you think, “I see!”

You can use them as brain training by asking the questions, and they’re also fun to bring up in casual conversations with seniors.

Because they spark interest easily, they’re likely to be a hit as a recreational activity, too!

With trivia quizzes, you can hear the answers and gain new knowledge.

People often feel like sharing the trivia they’ve learned with others, which can naturally encourage communication.

[For Seniors] Fun and Useful Trivia Quiz Collection (121–130)

Nails are part of a certain part of the body. Where on the body are they?

You might think a nail is just a nail, but in fact it’s simply a part of another part of the body.

So, what exactly is it? Rather than overthinking it, it might help to go with the first body part that comes to mind.

The straight answer: skin! Nails are formed when the skin hardens and changes, becoming something harder and different from soft skin.

By the way, if you lose your nails, you may have trouble gripping objects properly, protecting your fingertips, and—in the case of toenails—keeping your body stable.

So take good care of them.

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What is the term for an older sister on the father’s side or the mother’s side?

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aunt (father’s older sister)

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aunt (father’s older sister)

There may not be many people who clearly understand and use the difference between “伯母” and “叔母.” The answer is that 伯母 refers to an older sister of one of your parents, while 叔母 refers to a younger sister of one of your parents. If you memorize just one of them, you can easily recall the other by association!

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These days, “ganmodoki” is made with tofu, but in the past a different ingredient was used. What ingredient was it?

When you hear “ganmodoki,” most people only think of tofu, but what on earth was it originally made from? Here are some hints: it’s a food that’s still commonly eaten today, it’s made from a processed tuber, and it’s often used as a prop for test-of-courage events.

The answer is konnyaku (konjac)! It was originally eaten as part of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), and through adding various ingredients and experimenting with seasonings, it eventually evolved into the tofu-based ganmodoki we know today.

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When your eyes are tired, what color should you look at to relieve eye fatigue?

The answer is “green.” Green is said to have a psychological effect of helping you relax and easing tension in the mind and body.

Perhaps the reason we place houseplants in our rooms is that we modern people are unconsciously seeking healing and relaxation.

Have you also heard that it’s good to look at distant mountains when your eyes are tired? It seems that looking into the distance rather than at something nearby allows the eye muscles to relax.

This, too, is the wisdom of those who came before us.

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[For Seniors] Fun and Useful Trivia Quiz Collection (131–140)

What were the unruly and immoral youths—said to be named after Shintaro Ishihara’s novel—called?

Shintaro Ishihara, who thrived not only as an actor and writer but also as a politician, coined a term through his novel that became widely popular.

What was the group called that referred to young people who were unruly and immoral? The hint is that the term comes from Ishihara’s novel Season of the Sun.

The answer is the “Sun Tribe.” From the outside, it was used to describe a delinquent group, while for those involved, it expressed a belief in not being bound by the existing order.

It’s an episode that shows just how influential Shintaro Ishihara was.

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Mont Blanc, a cake made with chestnuts—one of autumn’s seasonal delights. What is the French “something” it’s named after?

Chestnuts are a quintessential ingredient of autumn.

There are many foods that use chestnuts, but among them, Mont Blanc is especially popular.

Many of you have probably tried it at least once.

However, not many people may know the origin of Mont Blanc.

In fact, it’s named after something in France—Mount Blanc.

By the way, Mount Blanc lies on the border between France and Italy and is also known as a famous destination for mountaineering.

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What beverages are most effective at relaxing the brain?

After doing various quizzes and using your brain a lot, when something unpleasant happens and you get irritated, what kind of drink can help you relax and take a breather? Here are the hints: many people drink it at least once a day, and it’s made from something taken from an animal.

The answer is hot milk! A component in milk called tryptophan is converted into serotonin, a brain hormone, which helps the brain relax.

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