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.
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Introducing trivia quizzes and fun facts about the Three Wise Monkeys for seniors!
Nikkō Tōshō-gū has one of Japan’s three great stone torii gates. What is that stone torii called?
- First Torii gate
- Ten Torii Gates
- Hundred Torii
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First Torii gate
The first torii of Nikkō Tōshōgū, the first torii of Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, and the stone torii of Yasaka Shrine are all renowned as magnificent stone torii gates and are famous as Japan’s three great stone torii.
What is the architectural style of Nikkō Tōshō-gū, famous for the Three Wise Monkeys?
- Nippon-zukuri (Japanese craftsmanship)
- period-style (jidai-zukuri)
- Gongen-zukuri (Gongen-style architecture)
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Gongen-zukuri (Gongen-style architecture)
The shrine buildings of Nikko Toshogu are constructed in an architectural style called Gongen-zukuri. Gongen-zukuri is a form of Shinto shrine architecture in which the main sanctuary (honden) and the worship hall (haiden) are connected by a low structure known as the ishinoma. The Gongen-zukuri of Nikko Toshogu was built by bringing together the highest technologies of the time and is known as a representative example of Japanese shrine architecture.
In conclusion
The three wise monkeys—“see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil”—carved on the sacred stables at Nikkō Tōshōgū are famous worldwide.
However, their meaning is not straightforward, and they have been interpreted in various ways over a long history.
There is still much we don’t know about the three monkeys, but I hope the quiz we shared sparks your interest, even just a little.