Geography
Relating to "May"
May
Animals
Sports
100
Which of the 5 great lakes is the largest?
a) Lake Ontario b)Lake Erie c) Lake Huron d) Lake Superior e)Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
100
This white condiment is great for a cold cut sandwich
Mayonnaise/ Mayo
100
April showers bring May.....?
Flowers!
100
What is the tallest animal in the world?
a) Elephant b) Camel c) Giraffe d) Brown Bear
Giraffe
100
Where were the first Olympics held?
a) Italy b) Greece c) England d) Egypt
Olympia in Greece in 776 BC
200
What is Earth's largest continent?
a) Australia b) Africa c) Asia
Currently, Asia is Earth's largest continent at approximately 17,300,000 square miles. Africa comes in second at about 11,700,000 square miles. However, Continental Drift Theory suggests that the continents have moved over the years through the process of plate tectonics.
200
The pilgrim ship that set sail for New England
Mayflower
200
This spreads through the air from flowers and trees and causes Spring allergies.
Pollen
200
What is the largest animal?
a) Giraffe b) Elephant c) Blue Whale
The Blue Whale
200
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports’?
a) Soccer b) Basketball c) Tennis
Soccer
300
What is the smallest independent country on Earth?
a) Papua New Guinea b) Vatican City d) Monaco
Vatican City
With an area of just 0.44 kilometers, Vatican City is the world's smallest country. Also known as the Holy See, it fits within the Italian capital city of Rome, and is the center of the Catholic Church.
300
The public elects this official to run your city
Mayor
300
Born May 24, 1819, this Queen ruled over England for longer than any of her predecessors.
Queen Victoria
300
What animal is measured in “hands”?
a) Dog b) Cow c) Horse d) Sheep
Horse. This ancient measurement of length is so named because it uses a person’s hand—more specifically, palm’s width, including the thumb—to determine the unit distance. The hand calculation is now standardized at four inches and continues to be used to determine the height of a horse from the ground to the top of the shoulders.
300
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
a) Spare b) Triple Strike c) Turkey
Turkey
400
What country has the longest coastline?
a) Brazil b) Canada c) United States
Canada!
The country's 243,000 km of coastline are the longest in the world. At a pace of about 20 km each day, the stroll would take 33 years. The shores of 52,455 islands are a big part of what makes the coastline so long.
400
These flying insects only come out for a few months per year
Mayfly
400
What is the birthstone for May?
a) Ruby b) Emerald c) Diamond
Emerald
400
What animal has the longest lifespan?
a) Mouse b) Cockroach c) Giant Tortoise d) Dolphin
The Giant Tortoise
The lifespan of the giant tortoise is about 150 years, making it the longest-living animal on the planet. In captivity, some giant tortoises have lived as long as 177 years.
400
How many dimples does an average golf ball have?
a)54 b)114 c)336 d)526
336
500
Where is the largest desert on earth?
a) Sahara Desert b) Antarctic Desert
The largest desert on earth is the Antarctic desert, covering the continent of Antarctica with a size of around 5.5 million square miles. The term desert includes polar deserts, subtropical deserts, cold winter and cool coastal deserts, and are based on their geographical situation.
500
A diverse group of indigenous people who lived in parts of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, had one of the most sophisticated and complex civilizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Mayans
500
What holiday is celebrated on May 5th?
a) Memorial Day b) Cinco de Mayo c) May Day
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Monday, May 5 in 2025, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.
500
How many times can a hummingbird flap its wings per second?
a)15 c)80 d)200
80
A hummingbird can flap its wings about 80 times per second, causing an audible humming sound. Due to the unique structure of their wings, hummingbirds can fly left, right, up, down, backwards, or even upside down.
500
In England, They Hold An Annual Race Down A Hill, Where Contestants Chase A Block Of What Down A Hill?
a) Chocolate b) Cheese c) Rock
cheese!
This has become a tradition in England and it has a rich history that dates back to several hundred years ago.