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

As we live longer, we accumulate all kinds of knowledge, don’t we?

In particular, when it comes to history, older adults often know more, don’t you think?

For seniors with a wealth of life experience, history-related quizzes are especially recommended.

This time, we’ll introduce not only history quizzes that everyone knows, but also lesser-known trivia-style history quizzes.

All questions are multiple-choice with three options, making them easy for seniors to answer.

We hope these quizzes will help spark communication among seniors—enjoy answering them together!

[Enjoyable History Quiz] Easy Multiple-Choice Quiz (3 options) That’s Easy for Seniors Too! (21–30)

What is the name of the samurai who assassinated Oda Nobunaga?

What is the name of the samurai who assassinated Oda Nobunaga?
  1. Saitō Dōsan
  2. Yukimura Sanada
  3. Akechi Mitsuhide
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Akechi Mitsuhide

The man who slew his lord Oda Nobunaga in the Incident at Honnō-ji. Because the period before he was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi was short, he is also known as having a “three-day rule.”

What is the constitution established by Prince Shōtoku called?

What is the constitution established by Prince Shōtoku called?
  1. Constitution, Article 15
  2. Article 16 of the Constitution
  3. Seventeen-Article Constitution
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Seventeen-Article Constitution

The Seventeen-Article Constitution enacted by Prince Shōtoku in 604 mainly sets forth the mindset expected of government officials.

When did the Taika Reform take place?

When did the Taika Reform take place?
  1. the year 645
  2. 710 AD
  3. the year 794
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the year 645

The Taika Reform was the event in which Prince Naka no Ōe and Nakatomi no Kamatari overthrew the Soga clan, which had been growing in power at the time. As a result, they once again aimed to establish a government centered on the imperial family.

Who is the writer who was active in the traditional performing art of Ningyo Joruri, famous for The Love Suicides at Sonezaki?

Who is the writer who was active in the traditional performing art of Ningyo Joruri, famous for The Love Suicides at Sonezaki?
  1. Sugita Genpaku
  2. Kuroda Kanbei
  3. Chikamatsu Monzaemon
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Chikamatsu Monzaemon

A figure who gained popularity as a playwright of bunraku (puppet theater) and kabuki from the early to mid-Edo period. His work The Love Suicides at Sonezaki, which portrays the desperate love of a young couple, remains well-known today as a kabuki repertoire piece.

Who built Kinkaku-ji?

Who built Kinkaku-ji?
  1. Ashikaga Yoshimasa
  2. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
  3. Ashikaga Takauji
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Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muromachi period, unified the Northern and Southern Courts and consolidated the Ashikaga shogunate. He is also known for building the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and promoting trade with the Ming dynasty. Incidentally, Kinkaku-ji is a commonly used name; its official name is Rokuon-ji.