May 2021 Trivia

Question 1

May is said to be named after Maia. Who is Maia?

Accepted Answer

A Greek Goddess

Question 2

Which of the following occurred in May 1893?

Accepted Answer

Wall Street Crash

Question 3

What year was Memorial Day established?

Accepted Answer

1971

Question 4

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over which country in 1862

Accepted Answer

France

Question 5

What season is May in the world’s southern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Fall

Question 6

According to an old Cornish superstition, it is unlucky to buy a ____ in May?

Accepted Answer

Broom

Question 7

"April Showers bring May _______"

Accepted Answer

Flowers

Question 8

This was debuted on May 17, 1792?

Accepted Answer

New York Stock Exchange

Question 9

What was the purpose of the "May"flower Compact?

Accepted Answer

to establish a basis for a government

Question 10

In which country was the first adhesive postage stamp issued on May 6, 1840?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 11

"Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May" is a line from a poem by what famous writer?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

Question 12

What is May's birthstone?

Accepted Answer

Emerald

Question 13

What holiday is IN May?

Accepted Answer

Mother's Day

Question 14

What type of spring flower is this?

Accepted Answer

Tulip

Question 15

What world famous film series is celebrated every year on May 4th?

Accepted Answer

Star Wars

Question 16

In history, May 8th 1945, brought Germany’s unconditional surrender in what world conflict?

Accepted Answer

WW2

Question 17

Cinco de Mayo is NOT celebrated in May

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What bizarre holiday falls on May 29th?

Accepted Answer

Put a pillow on your fridge day

Question 19

What is a spring tide?

Accepted Answer

A strong tide produced during the full and new moon

Question 20

In its 147th year, this famous 2-minute race happens on May 1 every year

Accepted Answer

Kentucky Derby

Question 21

This is the official flower of May...

Accepted Answer

Lily of the Valley

Question 22

May has always been the 5th month of the year?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

When is Memorial Day?

Accepted Answer

Last Monday in May

Question 24

What season does May occur?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Question 25

On May 21, 1927, who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean

Accepted Answer

Charles Lindberg

Question 26

What holiday does not happen in May?

Accepted Answer

Father's Day

Question 27

After what major conflict that involved America, did Memorial Day get established?

Accepted Answer

Civil War

Question 28

What famous building was open on May 1, 1931?

Accepted Answer

Empire State Building

Question 29

What holidays are observed on May 4th?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

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