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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Common-sense Quiz on Food and Cooking (11–20)
What does “à la carte” mean?
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à la carte dish
“À la carte” is used to mean single dishes or individual items. The term comes from French, meaning “according to the menu,” and refers to a style where, instead of a fixed course meal, customers choose dishes one by one from the menu.
What is the vegetable recognized by Guinness as having the fewest nutrients in the world?
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cucumber
The answer is cucumber. It’s more than 90% water, and while it’s not that it has no nutrients, its key point is being low in calories. You might think “hmm…” when you hear it’s the least nutritious vegetable in the world, but it does contain potassium and dietary fiber. It also pairs perfectly with ume (pickled plum) and salted kelp, making it an essential vegetable in summer.
At what temperature does store-bought chocolate melt?
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28 degrees
Commercial chocolate generally begins to melt at around 28°C. It depends on the type of chocolate, but at 24°C it often still remains solid, so it starts to melt at a temperature slightly higher than that.
What is something that humans don’t have a sense of taste for?
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spiciness
The five basic human tastes are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Spiciness is not a taste but a type of pain sensation, perceived when pain receptors on the tongue are activated. While metallic taste is not classified as one of the basic tastes, it is a distinctive sensation sometimes experienced when metal touches the inside of the mouth and is occasionally considered within the broader scope of taste. Therefore, “spiciness” is not included among the human tastes, making it the correct answer.
The three greatest delicacies in the world are caviar, truffles, and what is the third one?
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foie gras
The three greatest delicacies in the world are caviar, truffles, and foie gras. Caviar consists of the separated roe of sturgeon, truffles are a type of fungus from the Tuber genus, and foie gras is made from the liver of ducks or geese. All of these are considered very rare and expensive ingredients.