Introducing trivia quizzes and fun facts about the Three Wise Monkeys for seniors!
The Three Wise Monkeys strike the famous poses of “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.” However, their meaning has been interpreted in various ways over a long history.
The teaching of the Three Wise Monkeys still holds important significance in modern society.
This time, we present a trivia quiz about the Three Wise Monkeys aimed at seniors.
Deepen your knowledge with the quiz, and if you’re interested, it would be great to actually visit Nikkō Tōshōgū.
Be sure to take a close look at the Three Wise Monkeys and reflect on the profound meaning hidden behind them.
Introducing trivia quizzes and fun facts about the Three Wise Monkeys for seniors!
Where are the Three Wise Monkeys carved in Nikkō Tōshō-gū?
- Sacred Bridge
- Yōmeimon Gate
- Divine Stables
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Divine Stables
Shinkyusha is the stable at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Adorned with lavish, resplendent decorations, it is one of the highlights of Nikko Toshogu.
What is the third of the Three Wise Monkeys besides “see no evil” and “speak no evil?”
- hear not
- not to get angry
- without crying
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hear not
The Three Wise Monkeys are a sculpture of three monkeys that embody “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” The carving is located at the Shinkyusha (sacred stable) of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is also registered as a World Heritage site.
How many carved monkeys are there in the new stable?
- 15 animals
- 16 animals
- 17 animals
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16 animals
The Three Wise Monkeys are famous, but in fact they’re just one of eight monkey carvings. The eight panels of monkeys together form a single story that parallels a human life.
Of the eight panels around the stable depicting the stages of a monkey’s life, which part of life do the Three Wise Monkeys represent?
- early childhood
- adolescence
- old age
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early childhood
The Three Wise Monkeys represent a period of abundant curiosity in childhood. The phrase “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil” embodies the wish for children to grow up straight and sincere.
How many meters tall is the five-storied pagoda at Nikkō Tōshōgū?
- 3.6 meters
- 36 meters
- 366 meters
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36 meters
The five-story pagoda at Nikkō Tōshōgū is 36 meters tall, making it the 10th tallest among five-story pagodas in Japan. Built in the early Edo period, it is a beautiful vermilion-lacquered structure. Inside the tower are enshrined statues such as the Shakyamuni Buddha and the Four Heavenly Kings.
What is inside the building with the three wise monkeys?
- cow
- horse
- sheep
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horse
There are currently two white horses in the sacred stable. Called shinme (divine horses), they are said to be descendants of the sacred horse that served Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Which of the following prefectures is home to Nikkō Tōshōgū, famous for the Three Wise Monkeys?
- Saitama Prefecture
- Tochigi Prefecture
- Ibaraki Prefecture
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Tochigi Prefecture
Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate. Founded in 1617 according to Ieyasu’s will, it was constructed under the second shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada.