All About September
September was once the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, which is why its name comes from the Latin word for seven or nine?
Which Canadian province is particularly famous for its apple-growing regions in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia or Manitoba?
Nova Scotia
September 30 is recognized in Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Which colour is strongly associated with the day, orange or purple?
Orange
Who recorded the 1960s hit “September of My Years,” Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin?
Frank Sinatra
September's birthstone is the sapphire. What colour is sapphire most commonly associated with, blue or green?
Blue
The September equinox marks the beginning of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere, does it usually occur around September 21–23 or September 28–30?
September 21-23
Before modern mechanical harvesters, which crop was traditionally harvested using a scythe, wheat or strawberries?
Wheat
Which Canadian province joined Confederation on September 1, 1905, along with Alberta, Saskatchewan or British Columbia?
Saskatchewan
Which band released the famous song “September” in 1978, Earth, Wind & Fire or The Commodores?
Earth, Wind, & Fire
Which famous author of The Wizard of Oz was born on September 1, L. Frank Baum or Dr. Seuss?
L. Frank Baum
September is one of four months with exactly 30 days. Which of these months also has 30 days, April or February?
April
Which grain is traditionally associated with making bread and is commonly harvested in late summer or early fall, wheat or rice?
Wheat
The famous Canadian railway linking the country from coast to coast was completed in which century, 19th or 20th?
19th
Which singer had a major hit with “September Morn” in 1979, Neil Diamond or Barry Manilow?
Neil Diamond
Which famous Canadian singer-songwriter was born on September 12, Gordon Lightfoot or Leonard Cohen?
Gordon Lightfoot
In the Northern Hemisphere, the September equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal. Is this called an equinox or solstice?
Equinox
What is the name for the process of removing the outer husk from harvested grain, threshing or pruning?
Threshing
Which Canadian city is home to the Parliament of Canada, Ottawa or Toronto?
Ottawa
Which Canadian singer recorded the song “September Song,” Willie Nelson or Gordon Lightfoot?
Gordon Lightfoot
Which zodiac sign comes immediately before Libra, Virgo or Scorpio?
Virgo
September is the ninth month today, but in the old Roman calendar it was originally the seventh or eighth month?
Seventh
Which vegetable was historically carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular for Halloween, turnips or potatoes?
Turnips
Which Canadian province is known as the “Prairie Province” and is famous for wheat production, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia?
Saskatchewan
Which famous Canadian singer released the song “September in the Rain,” Frank Sinatra or Bing Crosby?
Frank Sinatra
If September 1 falls on a Tuesday, what day of the week will September 30 fall on, Wednesday or Thursday?
Wednesday