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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General Knowledge Quiz on Society, History, and Geography (1–10)
What was the name of the ronin corps that was active in the late Edo period?
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Shinsengumi
The Shinsengumi was a corps of ronin formed by the shogunate to maintain public order in Kyoto, and figures such as Kondo Isami, the early commander, and Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander, are particularly well known. They were active during the turbulent final years of the shogunate, carrying out policing activities and cracking down on political adversaries.
How do you represent the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in four alphabet letters?
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NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA, is a U.S. government agency responsible for the country’s space development and research. Its official name is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, abbreviated as NASA.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
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India
1st place is India, 2nd is China (the People’s Republic of China), and 3rd is the United States. At first glance, you might guess the United States, but once you hear the answer it makes sense, doesn’t it? India overtook China in 2023 to take the top spot.
What is the name of the holiday on August 11?
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Mountain Day
August 11 has been a national holiday called “Mountain Day” since 2016. It was established to encourage familiarity with mountains and a sense of gratitude for them. The date was chosen because the kanji numeral “八” resembles the shape of a mountain, and “11” looks like trees growing on a mountain.
What was the name of the space program that achieved the first successful moon landing in history?
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Apollo program
The Apollo program, a space program by NASA in the United States, is the name of the plan for the first human Moon landing and crewed spaceflights. Conducted from 1961 to 1972, it achieved six crewed lunar landings and is remembered as one of the greatest accomplishments in human history.