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Geisha Trivia Quiz

Do you think you know about the elusive Geisha? Test yourself!

A multiple-choice quiz by SofieKat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SofieKat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,946

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
1265

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Question 1 of 15

1. A maiko (apprentice Geisha) wears a tall platform sandal called a(n): Hint

Geta

Hokkaido

Zori

Okobo

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Geisha uses this plant extract to color her lips: Hint

Camelia

Poppy

Safflower

Rose

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is a geisha's wig called? Hint

Shimada

Katsura

Wareshinobu

Sakko

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Question 4 of 15

4. The maiko's sash clasp is called a(n): Hint

Obi-jime

Matsudo

Obi-hana

Pocchiri

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Question 5 of 15

5. The mother of a geisha house is called a(n): Hint

Okasan

Minarai

Onesan

Okii-okasan

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Question 6 of 15

6. Each Ochaya (teahouse) has a kitchen to prepare their banquets.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many days is a Miko allowed of free time every month? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. The charge for a Geisha or Maiko is called: Hint

Goshugi

Hanamachi

Noshi-bukuro

Hanadai

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Question 9 of 15

9. The white paste makeup is called: Hint

Ohikizuri

Bintsuke

Shironuri

Kanzashi

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Question 10 of 15

10. When an Onesan takes on an apprentice (maiko) they preform a ceremony together called and omisedashi.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. A Maiko must get her hair done every morning.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. What color will a Maiko stain her teeth for a month before becoming a full Geisha? Hint

Black

White

Red

Purple

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Question 13 of 15

13. At his request, a Geiko must remain with her Danna (patron): Hint

5 years

1 year

Indefinitely

10 years

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Question 14 of 15

14. A Kasa (parasol) is made of: Hint

Rosewood and Chirimen

Camelia Wood and Wax Paper

Willow and Rice Paper

Bamboo and Silk

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these is not a traditional Geiko instrument? Hint

Bachi

Ookawa

Fue

Shamisen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A maiko (apprentice Geisha) wears a tall platform sandal called a(n):

Answer: Okobo

The okobo is characteristic of the maiko and is used to keep her elegant kimono from dragging.

2. The Geisha uses this plant extract to color her lips:

Answer: Safflower

The Geisha's lips are painted in carefully and then covered in crystallized sugar to make them shine.

3. What is a geisha's wig called?

Answer: Katsura

A geisha's wig costs upwards of 2,000 US dollars for a new one.

4. The maiko's sash clasp is called a(n):

Answer: Pocchiri

The Maiko wears an elborate pocchiri

5. The mother of a geisha house is called a(n):

Answer: Okasan

The Okasan will sometime legally adopt one of her Geisha to become the heir to the Okiya (Geisha House)

6. Each Ochaya (teahouse) has a kitchen to prepare their banquets.

Answer: False

The Ochaya have delivery-men who bring each banquet from a special to-go resturant called a Shidashi.

7. How many days is a Miko allowed of free time every month?

Answer: 2

Until the beginning of the 1950's the Maiko weren't allowed any leisure time.

8. The charge for a Geisha or Maiko is called:

Answer: Hanadai

A geisha is paid based on time units, though each okiya varies in its charges.

9. The white paste makeup is called:

Answer: Shironuri

The Maiko will have someone else do her makeup for the first time, but she must learn to do it herself afterwards.

10. When an Onesan takes on an apprentice (maiko) they preform a ceremony together called and omisedashi.

Answer: False

The Geisha and Maiko will preform a ceremony called San-San-Kudo to bind them together as older and younger sister.

11. A Maiko must get her hair done every morning.

Answer: False

Maiko get their hair done only once a week and must sleep on an elevated pillow to keep their hair intact.

12. What color will a Maiko stain her teeth for a month before becoming a full Geisha?

Answer: Black

A Maiko will stain her teeth black, which dates back to the Heian period, for a month before her Erikae (change to a Geiko).

13. At his request, a Geiko must remain with her Danna (patron):

Answer: Indefinitely

The Geiko and Danna can continue a relationship as long as they both want to. If a danna ends a relationship he must pay Mazu (one-off payment), but if a Geiko ends a relationship she will not be paid mazu.

14. A Kasa (parasol) is made of:

Answer: Bamboo and Silk

The Kasa is fairly heavy, and is rarely seen in modern Japan.

15. Which of these is not a traditional Geiko instrument?

Answer: Bachi

The Geiko that preform music are called Jikata, whereas the dancing Geiko are called Tachikata.

Source: Author SofieKat

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