The document summarizes a Japan quiz that took place on November 23, 2011 at the Satya Sai Auditorium in New Delhi. It provides 20 multiple choice questions about various aspects of Japanese culture, history and geography. The winners of the quiz were New Era Public School from Mayapuri.

1. Japan Quiz 2011
Date: 23 November, 2011
Venue: Satya Sai Auditorium, New Delhi
QM: Mr. Adittya Nath Mubayi
Winners: New Era public School, Mayapuri
PRELIMS
1. What was the earlier name of Japan, before Nihon or Nippon?
2. What does the word Yen mean?
3. Which is the lowermost point of Japan?
4. Which is the northernmost prefecture of Honshu island of Japan?
5. What do Sumo wrestlers throw in the ring before entering?
6. In which James Bond film, does James Bond go to Japan after faking his
own death?
7. Which traditional Japanese full course meal refers to the collection of
skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals?
8. Which word in business gets its name from Japanese for ‘Great Lord’ and
was used for the Shoguns?

2. 9. Which company gets its name from the translation and transposition of
its founder’s name Shojiro Ishibashi?
10. Which period gets its name from plated cord ropes?
11. In which period was the Japanese national anthem Kimigayo composed?
12. In the book ‘Three kingdoms’ which kingdom was declared the best?
13. Which art form’s practise is called Kado?
14. In which city were the Winter Olympics of 1972 held?
15. Which is the second most populous city of Japan?
16. In the Tokyo Olympics 1964, Volleyball was first included. Which country
won the women’s gold?
17. Id.
Horyu-ji Temple
18. Id the sportswoman who has a specific interest among Indians.

3. Rika Hiraki
19. Id the anime character.
Korosuke
20. Id.
Donkey Kong

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