Trivia quiz about schools: a roundup of fun facts you’ll want to brag about
Back when you were a student, did you ever find yourself wondering, “Why is this like that?” while at school?
For example: “Why are the classroom windows on the left?” “What is a machine room?” “Why is the ‘blackboard’ green?” and so on.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of school-related trivia in a quiz format.
Click “Show Answer” within the article to reveal the answers and see how many you can get right.
If you discover something you didn’t know, take this chance to remember it!
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Trivia quiz about schools: a collection of fun facts you’ll want to brag about (21–30)
At a school sports day, what is the reason for dividing participants into the Red Team and the White Team?
- Because red and white are considered auspicious
- Because red and white flags were raised during the Genpei War
- Because it's easy to tell apart.
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Because red and white flags were raised during the Genpei War
The Genpei War refers to the conflict between the Minamoto (Genji) and the Taira (Heike) clans that broke out in the late Heian period. It’s said that the Minamoto flew white banners and the Taira flew red ones, which is the origin of red and white being used at school sports days. Come to think of it, besides team divisions, red and white are also often used for things like caps and batons, aren’t they?
Why did elementary school textbooks start being kept at school?
- Because I often forget things.
- To prevent loss
- For healthy physical growth
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For healthy physical growth
The issue of elementary school students’ randoseru backpacks being too heavy has frequently been a problem. The introduction of tablets has also contributed to this. Carrying excessively heavy loads puts strain on the neck and lower back, raising concerns about health impacts, and there is now a growing movement to keep textbooks at school.
Why did elementary school name tags become rotatable?
- To hide the name
- to prevent tearing
- Because it's stylish.
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To hide the name
Elementary school name tags have become rotatable, haven’t they? If you twist the lower part of the pin, you can hide the name. At school the name is visible, but on the way to and from school it’s kept hidden. Since there are many reports of suspicious individuals, they’re paying attention to even small details for safety.
Is there any difference between athletic shoes and sneakers?
- There is no clear difference.
- Presence or absence of design (aesthetic) features
- sole thickness
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There is no clear difference.
Depending on the school, athletic shoes may be allowed while sneakers are not. Some people might wonder, “Which ones are athletic shoes and which are sneakers?” In reality, there isn’t a clear distinction between athletic shoes and sneakers. One thing you can say is that if you’re wearing them to school, it’s safer to avoid flashy designs—even if they’re sold as athletic shoes.
Why can’t you drain the pool water without permission?
- What a waste
- stipulated in the fire-fighting water supply regulations
- Actually, I'm conducting an experiment.
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stipulated in the fire-fighting water supply regulations
Even after summer swimming classes end, the pool water is just left there, isn’t it? Many people have probably wondered, “It’s turned quite a color… why don’t they drain it?” In fact, it’s designated as a firefighting water resource, and you need to file a notice to drain it. Firefighting water resources refer to facilities that supply water for firefighting.