In the summer of 2024, the latest series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, is scheduled to stream, and even as we approach the mid-2020s, the Star Wars franchise continues to enjoy immense popularity.
Given how long the series has been around, fans are well aware that there’s a wealth of trivia and fun facts.
In this article, we’ve compiled Star Wars trivia in a quiz format.
It’s perfect for gatherings with fellow fans, so be sure to check it out!
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How many do you know? A 3-choice trivia quiz on the Star Wars series! (1–10)
What number frequently appears in the Star Wars series?
- 1138
- 1944
- 1977
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1138
In homage to director George Lucas’s Hollywood debut film THX 1138, the number “1138” appears repeatedly throughout the Star Wars series. For example, it can be seen as the number written on the back of a B1 battle droid—it's a well-known Easter egg among hardcore fans.
What was the subtitle used for the Japanese release of ‘Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi’?
- The Jedi’s Wrath
- Jedi Combat
- Return of the Jedi
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Return of the Jedi
For those who saw it in theaters when it was first released, many will probably find the Japanese title “Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi” more familiar. The original English title was also “Revenge of the Jedi,” but at the last minute it was changed to “Return of the Jedi” at director George Lucas’s request. The change didn’t make it in time for the Japanese release, so it was reportedly released there under the title “Revenge of the Jedi.”
Chewbacca’s voice was created using seals and sea lions, and what other animals?
- masked palm civet
- badger
- raccoon dog
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badger
Chewbacca, a popular character known as Han Solo’s sidekick, is a Wookiee from the forest planet Kashyyyk. His voice was created using recordings of seals, sea lions, and badgers. Incidentally, for Solo: A Star Wars Story, grizzly bear sounds were newly incorporated into Chewbacca’s voice.
What was the inspiration behind the design of the Millennium Falcon, known as the ‘fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy’?
- Pizza
- hamburger steak
- pancake
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Pizza
The Millennium Falcon, piloted by Han Solo, is an iconic vehicle of the series, and it’s said that its distinctive design was inspired by a pizza that director George Lucas was eating with his staff. It seems there are even fans who make and enjoy pizzas styled after the Millennium Falcon!
What title was planned to be used as the Japanese release title for Star Wars?
- Planetary War
- The Great Space War
- Galactic War
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Planetary War
When Star Wars was released in Japan, the planned Japanese title was “Wakusei Daisensō” (Planetary Great War). However, due to director George Lucas’s intention to unify the title worldwide, this Japanese title was rejected and the same title was instead used for a Japanese sci-fi film released in 1977.
Which series is the only one that does not use “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)”?
- Series 3
- Series 1
- Series 4
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Series 4
Known in Japan as “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme),” the piece is so famous that it’s often used on variety shows and is recognized even by people who haven’t seen the films. In fact, its first appearance was in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back; it didn’t exist at the time of Episode IV.
The design of Darth Vader’s helmet and mask was inspired by the kabuto helmets of Japanese Sengoku-period warlords. Which warlord was it?
- Date Masamune
- Oda Nobunaga
- Uesugi Kenshin
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Date Masamune
Darth Vader is a character who enjoys fervent popularity as one of the most iconic villains in the series. It’s said that his distinctive helmet was designed with reference to the “Black Lacquer Five-Plated Dō Gusoku Armor used by Date Masamune,” which is housed in a museum in Sendai.