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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Everyday Life, Science, and Trivia Quiz (1–10)
At what temperature and above is it considered a “mousho-bi” (extremely hot day)?
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35 degrees or higher
As global warming progresses, Japan has been hit by extreme heat every summer. On days when the heat is particularly severe—so-called “extremely hot days”—the temperature exceeds 35°C. For reference, days with temperatures of 25°C or higher are called ‘summer days,’ and those with 30°C or higher are ‘midsummer days.’
Daily Life, Science, and Trivia Quiz (11–20)
What is the number of knocks considered correct when entering a room?
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three times
In general, knocking three times before entering a room is considered polite. Knocking twice is often used to check whether a restroom is occupied.
What do you call electronic devices equipped with convenient features?
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Gadget
I think “gadget” is a familiar word by now, but some people might not be able to define it on the spot. There are many convenient and fun gadgets on the market. If you’re interested, feel free to look them up. They make great gifts, too!
What do you call the celebration for someone turning 99?
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Ninety-ninth birthday
The celebration for age 99 is called “Hakuju” (White Longevity). This comes from the idea that if you remove the single stroke for “one” (一) from the character for “hundred” (百), you get the character “white” (白). Therefore, 99, which is one stroke short of a hundred, is honored as Hakuju.
What is the first stroke in the individual medley in competitive swimming?
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Butterfly
The order of strokes differs between the individual medley and the medley relay. In the individual medley, the order is butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, then freestyle. In the team medley relay, the order is backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, then freestyle.
