[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz
“I wonder what this animal is.” “Who could this historical figure be?” There are still many things even older adults may not know, right?
So this time, we’re introducing a set of trivia quizzes we’d like older adults to try.
Even seniors with a wealth of knowledge might come across trivia that makes them say, “I learned that for the first time.”
What’s more, getting the answers right can boost motivation, making these quizzes great for recreational activities at senior facilities.
They’re excellent brain training, of course, and we hope everyone enjoys them together, including sharing stories related to the trivia quizzes.
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[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz (21–30)
Which country is the origin of Hiyashi Chuka?
Hiyashi chuka is a refreshing cold noodle dish that’s perfect for hot weather.
It’s a well-known menu item devised to help beat the heat.
So, where did this popular cold noodle dish originate? The answer is… Japan.
The name might make many people think it’s Chinese, but the truth may come as a surprise.
Remembering this when you eat hiyashi chuka might make the flavors of summer feel just a little more special.
What were the shacks called where people who lost their homes in air raids lived temporarily after the war?
Japan is now a peaceful country, but it once experienced a major war.
After the war, some people who lost their homes in air raids lived in shacks known as barracks.
Without electricity, gas, or running water, they endured very inconvenient living conditions.
The original meaning of “barracks” is accommodations for stationed troops.
From there, the term came to refer to makeshift huts or simple, temporary buildings.
Around Osaka Station, barrack-lined streets remained until about 22 years after the war.
[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz (31–40)
What was used as the goal when basketball was first invented?
Basketball, the sport invented by James Naismith.
It’s now one of the most beloved sports around the world.
When it was first created, the facilities weren’t well developed, and they supposedly tied a peach basket to the gym railing to use as a goal.
The name “basketball” comes from the word basket.
だからこそ、日本語ではバスケットボールを文字通り「かごの球」という意味の『籠球』と書くことができます。
Many of you may have wondered about that, right?
The height of the Pyramid of Khufu is approximately 140 meters.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the Giza pyramids and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the only wonder that is a man-made structure said to have been built around 2600 BCE.
Standing at approximately 140 meters tall, it held the title of the tallest structure in the world for over 4,000 years.
Constructed from more than two million stones weighing between 2 and 30 tons, it is almost perfectly symmetrical.
Yet, because it was built in an era without modern heavy machinery, its construction methods remain shrouded in many mysteries.
What is the name of the structure that became the symbol of the Japan World Exposition held in Osaka in 1970?
The Tower of the Sun, designed by artist Taro Okamoto, became the symbol of the Japan World Exposition held in 1970.
It’s a distinctive tower with a large white body and three faces—two on the front and one on the back.
The face at the top is called the Golden Face, the one on the front is the Sun Face, and the one on the back is the Black Sun.
Many older people may have seen the Tower of the Sun.
Its impactful design captivated many at the time.
Although it was originally scheduled to be dismantled after the Osaka Expo closed, a large number of requests for its preservation led to the decision in 1975 to preserve it permanently.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Japan?
The first person to become Prime Minister of Japan was Hirobumi Ito.
He served as Prime Minister from 1885 to 1888.
After that, he took office a total of four times: from 1892 to 1896, in 1898, and from 1900 to 1901.
Furthermore, Hirobumi Ito was depicted on the 1,000-yen banknote that was issued from November 1, 1963, to January 4, 1986.
One of his major achievements was drafting the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, which famously combined Japanese traditions with Western culture and a modern system of governance.
The reason Momotaro’s companions are a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant
Momotaro, a staple of classic folktales that everyone knows, may strike some as a children’s story, but it’s actually a profound tale that also contains elements of Japanese mythology.
One common question about Momotaro is why his companions are a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant.
The reason has to do with the fact that his enemies are oni (demons) and with the symbolism of those who oppose them.
In relation to the direction known as the kimon—the “demon gate,” from which oni and malevolent energies are said to enter—the zodiac signs positioned in the opposite direction, the ura-kimon, are the Dog (Inu), Monkey (Saru), and Rooster (Tori).
Because of this, they are used as symbols of forces that stand against the oni.
It’s a bit of trivia that shows how knowing myths and legends can make folktales even more interesting.
