Surprisingly unknown? Trivia Quiz [Multiple Choice: 3 Options]
Fun facts make you want to share them with others, don’t they? In this article, we’ll introduce little-known facts about health and daily life in a quiz format—things that many people surprisingly don’t know.
You’ll find plenty of everyday topics with reasons that will make you say, “Oh, so that’s why!” Learn while having fun with the quiz, and the knowledge you gain might come in handy in different situations later on! It’s a multiple-choice quiz with three options, so kids can enjoy it too.
How many of these unusual and little-known fun facts do you already know?
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Japanese Culture and History Trivia Quiz (1–10)
What was the color of the rice that was first introduced in the Jomon period?
- red
- black
- yellow
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answer
red
Rice was first brought to Japan during the Jomon period, and the rice at that time was red glutinous rice. Rice was very precious back then and was reportedly eaten only on special occasions, which is said to be the origin of today’s celebratory sekihan (red rice).
How many yen does it cost to make a 1-yen coin?
- 1 yen
- 2 yen
- 3 yen
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3 yen
It costs about 3 yen to produce a 1-yen coin. This is mainly due to the cost of materials and the manufacturing process. As a result, 1-yen coins are effectively produced at a loss.
What is one of the reasons why NHK does not use the term “Golden Week”?
- Because it often takes more than a week
- Because it is trademarked.
- Because it’s Japlish
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Because it often takes more than a week
One reason given is that despite being called a “week,” it often becomes a break of more than a week when the weekend is included, so the term isn’t used. Other reasons cited include consideration for those who continue working without taking time off, and efforts to avoid using loanwords as much as possible. Incidentally, instead of “Golden Week,” the term “large consecutive holidays” is often used.
From what era have words like “maji” and “yabai” been used?
- Edo period
- Meiji era
- Showa era
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Edo period
Words like “maji” and “yabai” are strongly associated with young people today, but in fact they’ve been in use since the Edo period. Their meanings are basically not very different from how they’re used now. Incidentally, the word “yaba,” which is the origin of “yabai,” was used as slang to refer to dangerous things or places.
How long will it take for the longest piece of music in the world to finish playing?
- 1 year
- 250 years
- the year 639
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the year 639
The longest piece of music in the world is Organ2/ASLSP (As Slow As Possible), composed by John Cage. It is said that the performance takes 639 years to complete. The rendition that began in 2001 is scheduled to finish in the year 2640.