Ranking of popular quiz and riddle topics
When it comes to games everyone can enjoy regardless of age, nothing beats quizzes!
Quizzes are perfect for the classroom, on trips, or as a way to pass the time while traveling.
They’re popular because they get everyone excited, regardless of age or gender.
In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of quiz ideas that are sure to be a hit.
How you play is up to you: you can pick one person to act as the host and ask the questions, or have participants take turns asking them.
With a few tweaks to make your own original quiz, it can even become a great feature for events like thank-you parties or celebrations!
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Quiz and riddle popular topic rankings (21–30)
shishamo22rank/position
Yanagibashira is read as “shishamo,” and it’s known for being full of eggs.
Its name is said to derive from the Ainu words “susamo” or “sushamo,” which express willow leaves, and from this you can sense how the fish came to be loved.
The fact that there are no other common written forms besides 柳葉魚 or シシャモ also conveys the strength and history of its origin.
It’s said that most of the shishamo served at the table are actually a substitute species, the capelin, and that chances to encounter true shishamo are rare.
Knowing this, you can’t help but become curious about what genuine shishamo is really like, can you?
What is the official name of shokupan (Japanese white bread)?23rank/position
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staple bread
In Japan, bread is categorized into several types based on its intended use. Among them, the formal name for the loaf bread commonly eaten as a staple at the daily table is “shushokuyō pan” (bread for staple use). This refers to the square-shaped loaves typically found in supermarkets and bakeries, which are frequently used for breakfast and lunch.
Which of the following prefectures are located in the Tohoku region?24rank/position
- Niigata Prefecture
- Tochigi Prefecture
- Fukushima Prefecture
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Fukushima Prefecture
Since Niigata Prefecture is located in the Chubu region and Tochigi Prefecture is in the Kanto region, Fukushima Prefecture is the correct answer. Since 2011, it has also been strongly associated with the Great East Japan Earthquake, but it is known for having many specialty products thanks to its climate, which is well-suited to agriculture. In addition, it is historically important as the setting of the Aizu War, famous for the Byakkotai, so please be sure to remember it.
What item can restore silver’s shine?25rank/position
- vinegar
- carbonated drink
- sugar water
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carbonated drink
When you want to remove tarnish or discoloration from silver accessories, using a carbonated drink can actually be effective. Carbonated beverages contain acidic components that loosen dirt and oxides on the surface of silver items, making them easy to remove. To use, soak the silver item in a carbonated drink for a few minutes, then gently polish it with a soft cloth. However, leaving it for too long can have the opposite effect, so keep the soaking time short. Also, if the item is decorated, take care not to damage the decorative parts.
Witty riddles26rank/position
This is a riddle-style quiz that tests flexible thinking about how you interpret tricky words.
A single word can hide another meaning, and if you can smoothly recall it, you’ll get closer to the answer.
The surrounding words can steer the meaning of the keyword, so try not to be misled and consider multiple meanings.
When questions are written in text, they’re often presented in hiragana so that multiple meanings are possible—starting from there is recommended.
As of October 2023, the most common surname is Sato, followed by Suzuki in second place and Takahashi in third. Which surname ranks fourth?27rank/position
- Mr./Ms. Ito
- Mr./Ms. Nakamura
- Mr./Ms. Tanaka
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Mr./Ms. Tanaka (National Surname (Family Name) Rankings | Myoji-Yurai.net）
Along with the top three surnames, Tanaka is also commonly cited as a classic. Comparing Ito in fifth place with Tanaka, there’s a difference of just under 300,000 people, so you could say that from Sato in first place through Tanaka in fourth are the quintessential high-population surnames.
Which of the following works was not written in the Heian period?28rank/position
- The Pillow Book
- The Tale of Genji
- The Tale of the Heike
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The Tale of the Heike
The Tale of the Heike, completed in the Kamakura period, is known as a war chronicle that depicts the glory and downfall of the Taira clan.
