[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts for Everyday Life

10 educational quiz questions

[10 Beneficial Quizzes for Seniors] Easy multiple-choice with 4 options! Ideal quizzes for brain training and mental exercises for the elderly.

Here’s an introduction to quizzes that are beneficial for seniors.

Quizzes can be enjoyed during conversations with older adults or in small pockets of free time.

Plus, the act of thinking provides stimulation to the brain and can help keep it active.

Quizzes based on things seniors know or are familiar with are likely to be even more engaging.

Learning fun trivia they didn’t know before through quizzes can also make the experience enjoyable for seniors.

And when the quizzes focus on things they already know, getting the right answer can give them a real sense of accomplishment.

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What is it that we don’t have to do during the Cool Biz period starting in May?

In May, as temperatures gradually rise toward summer, you can really feel the heat even while working, and it gets harder to stay focused.

Cool Biz, a set of measures tailored to those temperatures, refers to the period when certain things are not required.

A key hint is to consider which aspects of work make you feel hot and think about what you can stop doing to stay cooler.

The answer is that it’s the period when you don’t have to wear a suit—an initiative aimed at reducing heat and enabling more comfortable work.

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Which prefecture has the highest production of melons, a fruit that is in season in May?

Melons are widely seen as a luxury fruit in Japan, and their peak season is said to arrive in May.

So which prefecture produces the most melons that are in season in May? Since melons need well-drained soil and a warm climate to grow vigorously, let’s consider those environmental features as well.

The answer is Ibaraki Prefecture, which enjoys a warm climate throughout the year and ranks first in Japan in both cultivation area and production volume.

Ibaraki also offers original melon varieties, so it’s worth looking those up too.

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Snow peas are in season in May, but what do the peas inside become when they grow?

The foods that taste good change with the seasons, and in May, snow peas are one of the representative seasonal treats.

The peas inside snow peas get a different name as they mature—what are they called? We often think of eating the whole pod, but the main part is still the pea itself, so if you picture the peas you see in the store, you might figure it out.

The answer is green peas.

This name refers to the stage when the peas are larger than in the snow pea stage but still tender.

As they mature further, they’re called red peas or white peas, so “green peas” is a term used only for a limited period.

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When is it considered best to avoid putting out the May dolls?

Gogatsu-ningyo, the traditional decorations for Children’s Day, are imbued with the wish for children to grow up healthy.

So, when is the time you should avoid putting them out? The hint lies in Japan’s notions of bad luck—especially those inescapable unlucky observances and how they’re scheduled.

The answer is the day before Children’s Day.

Hastily preparing everything at the last minute evokes a funeral, which is considered inauspicious, so it’s best to display them before then.

It’s also avoided because rushing suggests a lack of sincerity toward the Gogatsu-ningyo.

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Japan’s three most famous teas are Uji tea, Sayama tea, and what is the third tea?

Tea is cherished throughout Japan, and there are regions renowned as production areas.

Among teas produced in these famed regions, the three most celebrated are known as the “Three Great Teas”: Uji tea, Sayama tea, and—what is the third one? Since these are teas from the three major production regions, you might figure it out just by thinking of a place strongly associated with tea.

The answer is Shizuoka tea from Shizuoka Prefecture.

As the tea-plucking song passes down: “In color, Shizuoka; in aroma, Uji; and in taste, Sayama.” It’s a historic tea, also known for being a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

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The old lunar month name for May, “Satsuki,” originates from rice planting.

In the old lunar calendar, May is called Satsuki, right? There are various theories about the origin, but it’s said that the “sa” in Satsuki refers either to the rice field deity or to the rice offered to that deity.

There’s also a theory that it comes from “Sanaezuki,” the month of planting young rice seedlings (sanae), which was shortened to Satsuki.

It seems Satsuki is indeed related to rice planting.

Other names for May include Samidarezuki (Month of Early Summer Rains), Tsukimizukizuki (Month When the Moon Is Not Seen), and Umeno Irozuki (Month of Plum Colors), among others.

It could be fun to look up the various names for May together with older adults.

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