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 (1–10)
What language is the origin of the word “randoseru” (Japanese school backpack)?
- German
- French
- Dutch
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Dutch
The word randoseru is said to originate from the Dutch word ransel. Ransel means “a bag for carrying on the back” and is believed to have been introduced to Japan during the Edo period. It later developed in Japan into the bag used by children for going to school, taking on the form we see today.
Why were portraits of musicians displayed in the music room?
- As part of art education
- In honor of musicians
- Because it was stipulated by the curriculum standards.
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Because it was stipulated by the curriculum standards.
In 1967, the Ministry of Education established curriculum standards that required the display of portraits of musicians. Until then, portraits of musicians were apparently distributed as bonuses by Zen-On Music Company Ltd. It seems that the rules have since changed, and nowadays portraits are often not displayed.
Why are blackboards green?
- Because it's easy on the eyes
- Because dirt/stains don’t stand out
- Because there was an abundance of green chalk.
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Because it's easy on the eyes
The main reason blackboards turned green is that the color is easier on the eyes. Green is considered to cause less eye strain even when looked at for long periods, so it was chosen to reduce the burden on students who spend a long time looking at the board during class. Compared to black, it produces softer reflected light and makes writing stand out clearly, which also improves readability and visibility.
By eating school lunch, which nutrients can you get half of the daily required amount of?
The other nutrients are provided in amounts equal to one-third of the daily requirement.
- Vitamin C
- protein
- Calcium
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Calcium
In school lunches, the goal is to ensure that children receive the nutrients necessary for their growth, providing about one-third of the daily required nutrients. However, because calcium is especially important for children’s development, the menu is designed so that they can get half of their daily calcium requirement from the school lunch.
Why are backless chairs used in science labs?
- Staying awake during class
- Improving safety during experiments
- Cost reduction of chairs
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Improving safety during experiments
In science labs, backless stools are used so that people can stand up quickly in an emergency, since various experiments are conducted there. This is a precaution to prevent accidents during experiments and to ensure student safety.