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 (21–30)
Which of the following reasons explains how using the hometown tax (Furusato Nozei) can lead to savings?
- Because you get cash back equal to the amount you donated
- Because deductions reduce the amount of tax you would otherwise have to pay.
- Because you can donate to any municipality.
See the answer
Because deductions reduce the amount of tax you would otherwise have to pay.
When it comes to the hometown tax program, many people think of it as a way to get local specialties at a bargain, but it is essentially a system related to local taxation. By donating to a municipality you want to support, money flows to that region as a donation, and part of your resident tax and income tax is deducted by the amount you donate. Since you also receive a return gift from the municipality, it allows you to save money advantageously while effectively reducing your out-of-pocket cost.
Everyday Life, Science, and Trivia Quiz (1–10)
What is the official name of “subscription”?
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Subscription
A subscription lets you use products or services for a set period at a fixed price. It’s become thoroughly mainstream, hasn’t it? The word “subscription” originates from the idea of subscribing to books—meaning regular or advance orders.
Which planet among the stars surrounding the solar system is the hottest?
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Venus
You might think Mercury is the hottest since it’s closest to the Sun, but the answer is Venus. Venus’s average temperature is said to be around 400 degrees; 400 degrees—hard to even imagine, right? Its highest temperature can reach as much as 500 degrees.
What is depicted on the reverse side of the 100-yen coin?
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cherry blossom
The reverse side of the Japanese 100-yen coin features a cherry blossom design. Cherry blossoms are an iconic flower of Japan and are beloved by many people both domestically and abroad. Incidentally, the current design was introduced in 1967, and the coin was first issued in 1957.
The Summer Triangle consists of Deneb, Vega, and what is the third one?
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Altair
The Summer Triangle, which forms a large triangle in the summer night sky, is composed of Deneb in Cygnus, Vega in Lyra, and Altair in Aquila. Vega and Altair are also known as Orihime and Hikoboshi from the Tanabata legend. In Japan, it can be seen from around April to November, but it looks best from August to September.
