MARVELOUS MARCH

Question 1

This Jewish festival usually occurs in March..

Accepted Answer

Purim

Question 2

Finish this old adage: "March comes in like a ________, and goes out like a ______?"

Accepted Answer

lion...lamb

Question 3

In 1926, American Robert Goddard launched the first one on March 16, it traveled 41 feet..

Accepted Answer

fuled rocket

Question 4

What is St. Patrick best known for?

Accepted Answer

leading snakes out of Ireland

Question 5

Herbert Hoover made the Star Spangled Banner the USA's national anthem on March 3, ___?

Accepted Answer

1931

Question 6

Which US President was born on March 29, 1841?

Accepted Answer

John Tyler

Question 7

This US President was shot by John Hinckley on March 30, 1981.

Accepted Answer

Ronald Regan

Question 8

In 1765, this nation's Quartering Act required the Thirteen Colonies to house their soldiers.

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 9

What Apache warrior surrendered to the US Army on March 27,1886?

Accepted Answer

Geronimo

Question 10

What iconic Parisienne landmark was inaugurated in France on March 31, 1889?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

Question 11

The very first one was held in New York City on March 17, 1762? The very first what?

Accepted Answer

St. Patrick's Day parade

Question 12

On March 1, 1932, what famous aviator's son was kidnapped?

Accepted Answer

Charles Lindbergh

Question 13

What practice begins in March and ends in November?

Accepted Answer

daylight savings time

Question 14

March 10, 1862, the US government issued "demand notes" or legal tender, also known as?

Accepted Answer

money

Question 15

March is also known as___________?

Accepted Answer

Women's History Month

Question 16

What is the birthstone for March?

Accepted Answer

aquamarine

Question 17

On March 20, 1976, heiress Patty Hearst was convicted of what crime?

Accepted Answer

armed robbery

Question 18

The week of March 1, 1960, these brothers had a chart-topping hit called "Let It Be Me"?

Accepted Answer

Everly Brothers

Question 19

Who is John Chapman who died March 18, 1845, and planted orchards through the US ?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Appleseed

Question 20

Theodor Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. Who was Mr. Geisel?

Accepted Answer

All of the Answers

Question 21

This 7ft. 1in. basketball superstar was born on March 6, 1972. Who is he?

Accepted Answer

Shaquille O'Neal

Question 22

If you were born in March, what is your flower?

Accepted Answer

dafffodil

Question 23

On March 14, 1794 Eli Whitney received a patent for his famous invention.

Accepted Answer

cotton gin

Question 24

Which sport has a tournament named "March Madness"?

Accepted Answer

basketball

Question 25

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the____?

Accepted Answer

telephone

Question 26

Mr. Henry Wells and Mr William Fargo founded this bank on March 18,1852.

Accepted Answer

Wells Fargo

Question 27

What symbol is associated with St. Patrick's Day?

Accepted Answer

shamrock

Question 28

On March 9,1959 Mattel introduced a doll that became an American icon.

Accepted Answer

Barbie

Question 29

This theoretical physicist born on March 14, 1879, came up with the equation E = mc2.. .

Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein

Question 30

If you were born on March 27, what is your zodiac sign?

Accepted Answer

Aries/ram

Question 31

What new social media platform was founded on March 21, 2000?

Accepted Answer

Twitter

Question 32

In March, 1962, ONE PLAYER scored 100 points against the New York Knicks basketball team.

Accepted Answer

Wilt Chamberlain

Question 33

On March 1, 1692, what crime were 3 women charged with in Salem Village, Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

witchcraft

Question 34

On March 4, 1681, William Penn was granted a royal charter for this colony

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania

Question 35

What happened to Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C.?

Accepted Answer

he was murdered

Question 36

How many days in the month of March?

Accepted Answer

31

Question 37

On March 14, 1950, the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list was instituted by ___________?

Accepted Answer

FBI

Question 38

The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded on March 28, 1990 to this 1939 U.S. Olympic athlete.

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 39

Who was convicted of acts of civil disobedience in India on March 10, 1922?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi

Question 40

The month of March is named for which Roman god?

Accepted Answer

god of war

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