It never hurts to know! General knowledge quiz
Even when we say “general knowledge,” there are many different kinds of “common sense,” aren’t there? This article is a collection of quiz questions focused on society, history, and geography—general knowledge that might be useful for your future.
Some of it may not be essential for everyday life, but it never hurts to know! We’ll introduce topics about Japan and the world in a quiz format, with explanations along the way.
How many can you get right? These are all the kinds of things you’ll want to share once you learn them—the sort that make you ask, “Did you know this?”—so feel free to use them as conversation starters!
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Food and Cooking Common Sense Quiz (1–10)
What kind of meat is lamb?
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lamb meat
Lamb refers to meat from sheep less than one year old. In Japan, it is actively produced in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region. However, the lamb commonly sold on the market is typically imported, such as from Australia or New Zealand.
What is the most nutritious fruit in the world?
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avocado
Avocado, also known as the “butter of the forest.” It’s often mistakenly called “abogado,” but the correct name is “avocado.” It’s even recognized by Guinness as the most nutritious fruit in the world.
What is the hole in a donut for?
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To make it easier to cook through
When cooking, a hole is made so the heat passes through more easily. There are various theories, but it’s said to have started in 19th-century America when a sailor named Gregory found that the fried bread his mother made was undercooked, so he put a hole in the middle. By the way, Mr. Gregory is known as the inventor of the ring-shaped doughnut.
What does “salad flavor,” which you often see on snacks, actually mean?
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The “salad” in “salad oil”
It’s said that “salad flavor” refers to something tossed with vegetable oil and seasoned with salt. Since it evokes vegetables, it’s unexpectedly different if you don’t know the origin. There’s also a theory that the word changed from “salt” to “salad.”
What are the little bits on a strawberry?
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fruit
The tiny specks on the surface of a strawberry may look like seeds at first glance, but they are actually the fruit. The red part is called the receptacle, which supports these fruits. By the way, strawberries that are red all over and have these specks turned red as well are said to be delicious.