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 (11–20)
Which 5th shogun, who enacted the Edicts on Compassion for Living Things and was called the Dog Shogun, is this?
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Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fourth son of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Because the Edict on Compassion for Living Things is so famous, Tsunayoshi is one of the most well-known shoguns of the Edo shogunate. This law, which drastically changed the lives of commoners, is also known as “the worst law in the realm.”
Who is the author of I Am a Cat?
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Soseki Natsume
The author of I Am a Cat is Natsume Sōseki, one of Japan’s most renowned literary figures. First published in 1905 in the haiku magazine Hototogisu, this work was Sōseki’s debut novel. He went on to write many other works, including Botchan and Kokoro.
In which prefecture is Koshien Stadium located?
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Hyogo Prefecture
Koshien Stadium is located in Koshien-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is the home of the Hanshin Tigers and the venue for the national high school baseball tournaments held every spring and summer. A sea breeze known as the “hamakaze” often blows there, and when it does, it creates a disadvantage especially for left-handed batters.
What are the citizens’ duties? Work, paying taxes, and what else?
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Education
The three major duties of citizens are work, paying taxes, and education. These are stipulated by the Constitution of Japan. It also stipulates that costs are waived during compulsory education. Remember that these are not only obligations but also imply the right to carry them out.
What is the name of the person said to have ruled Yamatai-koku?
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Himiko
Himiko, a queen from the late Yayoi period, is said to have ruled Yamatai, a country believed to have existed in ancient Japan. She is mentioned in the Chinese historical text Records of Wei: Account of the Wa People (Wei Zhi Woren Zhuan) and was known as a shaman possessing mysterious powers.