Call me "May"be
Birthstone for May
Emerald
In what year was the first mental health awareness week established?
1949
What is the central sacred text of Judaism?
The Torah
An American author of Chinese descent, known for her novels like “The Joy Luck Club” and “The Kitchen God’s Wife.” Who is she?
Amy Tan
Where is the largest Memorial Day parade held each year? (United States)
Washington, D.C.
Which famous singer married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Ann Beaulieu on May 1, 1967?
Elvis Presley
How many hours of sleep are recommended for optimal mental health?
8
What is the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys called?
Bar Mitzvah.
Known as the “Father of the Indian Nation,” who led India to independence through non-violent civil disobedience?
Mahatma Gandhi
What flower is traditionally worn in honor of Memorial Day?
The Poppy.
In the history of the United States, no president has ever died in the month of May — true or false?
True
Who first proposed the hierarchy of needs that includes mental well-being?
Abraham Maslow
What is the name of the Jewish day of atonement?
Yom Kippur.
Born in Hong Kong, this martial artist, actor, and filmmaker became a global icon and starred in films like “Enter the Dragon.” Who is he?
Bruce Lee
What poem inspired the tradition of wearing and planting poppy blossoms for Memorial Day?
"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, M.D.
Which car racing is held each year during May?
The Indianapolis 500
With which neurotransmitter is happiness most closely linked?
Serotonin
What is the name of the traditional Jewish unleavened bread eaten during Passover?
Matzah
Which Korean-American actress rose to fame for her role as Cristina Yang on the hit TV series “Grey’s Anatomy”?
Sandra Oh
Arlington National Cemetery used to be a plantation belonging to whom?
Robert E. Lee
(Bonus points if you said it originally belonged to George Washington's step-grandson, George Washington Parke Custis).
True or False?
May babies are thought to have a higher probability of becoming successful in life and experiencing more love
True
Who pioneered the idea of “talk therapy”?
Sigmund Freud
What is the name of the Jewish mourning period after the death of a close relative?
Shiva
This Japanese American actor is best known for his role as Sulu in the original “Star Trek” series. Who is he?
George Takei
Memorial Day was originally known as what?
Decoration Day