[Enjoyable History Quiz] Easy multiple-choice (3 options) quiz that’s accessible for seniors!

haniwa

Haniwa are unglazed earthenware figures shaped like people or horses. They were likely placed with the wish that the deceased could rest in peace. It shows that people in ancient times, just like today, cherished the souls of the dead.

Because black teeth were considered beautiful.

Ohaguro was a cultural practice that continued from the Nara period through the Meiji period. You often see women with blackened teeth in period dramas, right? It’s unthinkable today, but considering it was normal for people of that time, maybe it’s better not to be too bound by trends.

Ramune

The battleship Yamato was the largest battleship in the world, wasn’t it? It played a major role in the war, so it’s surprising to hear it even had equipment to make ramune! By the way, I’ve heard that American warships had ice cream machines.

chopsticks

Chopsticks existed before Prince Shōtoku, but they were considered troublesome and apparently weren’t used. However, with missions being sent to the Sui dynasty, it’s said that the culture of using chopsticks spread and took root.

Jōmon period

Even today, many people keep dogs at home. Amazingly, dogs are said to have lived alongside humans since the Jomon period. Dog bones have been found at Jomon-era archaeological sites. They were carefully buried, which shows how dearly they were cherished.