[Great for speeches] Trivia and fun-fact quizzes recommended for morning assemblies
I think many companies have systems like rotating responsibilities for morning meetings and weekly speeches.
For those wondering what to talk about this week and looking for topics that will capture everyone’s attention, we’ve gathered trivia and fun facts related to work, breaks, and productivity.
They’re presented in a three-choice quiz format, so if you pose them during the morning meeting and have everyone think about the answers, it’s sure to liven things up!
These are the kinds of facts that will make anyone say, “Wow!” once they hear the answer.
Feel free to use them as material for your morning meetings.
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[Also for speeches] Recommended trivia and fun-fact quizzes for morning briefings (11–20)
What should I do if an earthquake occurs while I’m in an elevator?
- Get out of the elevator immediately
- Press all the floor buttons and get off at the nearest floor.
- Remain inside the elevator without doing anything
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Press all the floor buttons and get off at the nearest floor.
If an earthquake occurs while you are in an elevator, first press the buttons for all floors. Then get off promptly at the first floor where the doors open. If the elevator does not move at all and you become trapped, press the intercom to call for help.
What English initials does the “MOS” in MOS Burger stand for?
- Mountain, Ocean, Sky
- Moon, Oasis, Star
- Mountain, Ocean, Sun
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Mountain, Ocean, Sun
The “MOS” in MOS Burger is a word formed from the initials of Mountain, Ocean, and Sun. It was named to express the desire to be like the mountains, the sea, and the sun, and to treat both people and nature with affection.
What is the name of the syndrome for someone who is an adult in age but remains a child mentally?
- Peter Pan syndrome
- Lost Boy Syndrome
- Neverland syndrome
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Peter Pan syndrome
“Peter Pan syndrome” refers to people who, despite being adults in age, remain emotionally immature like children. The term is derived from J. M. Barrie’s novel Peter Pan.
In the phrase “金字塔を打ち立てる,” what does “金字塔” refer to?
- Pyramids of Egypt
- Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok
- Kinkaku-ji in Japan
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Pyramids of Egypt
The term “kinjitō” used in the expression “kinjitō o uchitateru” refers to the pyramids in Egypt. This seems to come from the fact that the kanji for “gold” (金) resembles the shape of a pyramid. Because pyramids are historical structures that have endured through a long history, the expression came to be used in the sense of “to establish a monumental achievement.”
What events were held at the Olympics from 1900 to 1920?
- Lacrosse
- Tug of war
- Kendo
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Tug of war
In the five Olympic Games held between 1900 and 1920, tug of war was an official event. During that period, Britain and the United States often won medals. At the 1900 Paris Games, where tug of war took place, other events such as cricket and croquet were also contested.