[Interesting Quiz about Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors!
Okinawa is a captivating travel destination with rich nature and a unique culture.
This time, we’re introducing a local quiz related to Okinawa Prefecture.
Local quizzes not only help you learn about Okinawa’s culture and history, but also serve as enjoyable brain training.
Even for older adults, taking on local quizzes can help stimulate the brain and improve memory.
Be sure to enjoy them together with the older adults around you.
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[Fun Quizzes About Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors! (1–10)
Which of the following creatures are also found outside Okinawa?
- mongoose
- Iriomote cat
- Okinawa rail
See the answer
mongoose
Mongooses also inhabit Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture.
What is the name of the monument in the Peace Memorial Park that is inscribed with the names of those who died in the Battle of Okinawa during the Pacific War?
- Cornerstone of Peace
- Cornerstone of Himeyuri
- Peace Monument
See the answer
Cornerstone of Peace
The Cornerstone of Peace was built in 1995. Regardless of nationality, the names of all those who died in the war are inscribed on it.
In the Okinawan dialect, what does “wan” mean?
- I
- you
- aunt
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I
On the Okinawa mainland, I refer to myself as “wan,” but on Miyako Island it’s expressed as “ban,” and on Ishigaki Island as “bā.”
[Fun Quizzes About Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors! (11–20)
How many uninhabited islands are there in Okinawa?
- 63 pieces
- 93 pieces
- 113 pieces
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113 pieces
It is said that Okinawa has 160 remote islands, of which 47 are inhabited and 116 are uninhabited.
What is the formal name of the manta ray commonly seen in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa?
- reef manta ray
- giant oceanic manta ray
- Giant oceanic manta ray
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giant oceanic manta ray
Manta is a name derived from the former genus name. They are now classified into two species: the giant oceanic manta ray and the reef manta ray.
Until 1879, Okinawa was not part of Japan but an independent country. What was the name of that country?
- Ryukyu Kingdom
- Himeyuri Kingdom
- Kingdom of Naha
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Ryukyu Kingdom
It was a small kingdom with a population of about 170,000. In 1879, the Meiji government established Okinawa Prefecture, bringing the Ryukyu Kingdom to an end.
Which of the following celebrities is not from Okinawa?
- Yoko Gushiken
- Kiyoshi Hikawa
- Ms. Yui Aragaki
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Kiyoshi Hikawa
Kiyoshi Hikawa is from Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.