Why was the name “TOYOTA” chosen instead of “TOYODA” (The founding family’s actual surname is “Toyoda”)
A. “Toyota” was already the name of the company’s first automobile
B. “Toyota” could be written with eight brush strokes, considered auspicious (縁起が良い)
C. The Japanese government requested a change
D. It was originally a mistake
B. “Toyota” could be written with eight brush strokes, considered auspicious (縁起が良い)
Which of these was NOT invented in Japan?
A. Post-it notes
B. Instant noodles
C. QR Code
D. Emoji
A. Post-it notes
What does the name “Ghana” traditionally mean?
A. Land of Gold
B. Warrior King
C. Black Star
D. Land of Freedom
B. Warrior King
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In 2025, the U.S. and China were Toyota’s No. 1 and No. 2 export destinations from Japan by volume. Which country ranked No. 3?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Canada
C. Australia
D. United Arab Emirates
C. Australia
Which of these Japanese foods did NOT originate in Japan?
A. Tempura
B. Onigiri
C. Sushi
D. Udon
A. Tempura
Ghana is approximately the same size as which of the following?
A. Hokkaido
B. Honshu
C. Shikoku
D. Kyushu
B. Honshu
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Before it was named “Land Cruiser,” what was the vehicle called?
A. Toyota Patrol
B. Toyota Jeep
C. Toyota BJ Cruiser
D. Toyota Utility
B.Toyota Jeep
What is the world’s oldest continuously operating company traditionally recognized as having been founded in Japan?
A. A sake brewery
B. A construction company
C. A restaurant
D. A hotel
B. A construction company
Kongo Gumi(金剛組) was founded in 578
Which of these ACTUALLY exists in Ghana?
A. Noguchi International Airport
B. Noguchi City
C. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street
D. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Market
C. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street
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The vehicle that eventually became the Land Cruiser was originally developed for which organization?
A. Japan Fire Service (消防)
B. Imperial Household Agency (宮内庁)
C. Japan Coast Guard (海上保安庁)
D. National Police Reserve (警察予備隊)
D. National Police Reserve (警察予備隊)
Approximately how many islands does Japan have?
A. 3,000
B. 7,000
C. 10,000
D. 14,000
D. 14,000
(It used to be known as 6,852, but the government confirmed the accurate number as 14,125 in 2023!)
Which statement about Lake Volta is true?
A. It is Africa’s deepest lake
B. It is the world’s largest man-made lake by surface area
C. It is shared by Ghana and Togo
D. It is about the same size as Tokyo Prefecture
B. It is the world’s largest man-made lake by surface area
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