Mother Trivia
Mothers in Movies
"Mother _____"
Mothers Around the World
Mother Lyrics/Quotes
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One of the most famous Mother's of all time, this woman was given the name "Blessed Mother of Calcutta" by Pope John Paul II.
Who is Mother Teresa?
100
In this 2000 movie based on a true story, Julia Roberts plays a single mother of 3 who fights against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for dumping illegal waste and poisoning hundreds of it's town's inhabitants
Who is Erin Brockovich.
100

 The Second Sunday in May

What is Mother's Day

100
This letter begins the word for Mother in over 80% of the languages of the world.
What is "M"
100
This woman: "went to her cupboard, to get her poor doggie a bone. When she got there, the cupboard was bare, So the poor little doggie had none."
Who is Old Mother Hubbard
200
These are the official flowers of Mother's Day (Color and type).
What are: Red Carnations
200
In this heartwarming film, Susan Sarandon plays a terminally-ill mom who teaches the new woman in ex-husband's life how to be a good to her kids.
What is "Stepmom"
200
This group of mother activists raised awareness against DUI's and driving under the influence.
What is Mother's Against Drunk Driving
200
A woman who rules or dominates a family, group, state, or country.
What is a matriarch
200
This song, sung by Herman’s Hermits in 1965 was perhaps the best song ever written about a guy trying to win over "Mrs. Brown", the mother of the girl who broke his heart.
What is "Mrs. Brown, you've got a lovely daughter."
300
In the Bible, she is credited with being "The Mother of All the Living"
Who is Eve.
300
In this ground-breaking 1983 comedy, Michael Keaton plays a stay-at-home dad, with Teri Garr as his wife.
What is "Mr. Mom"
300
This is the term for the central circuit board in many modern computers, and holds many of the crucial componants of the system.
What is a motherboard
300
This term originates from Roman mythology, but has been used in popular psychology to describe when a son is jealous of his father for stealing his mother's affection.
What is an Oedipus Complex
300
Perhaps one of the most famous songs about mothers, The Shirelles in 1961 sang a chorus that won't get out of your head. Mama's advice was right.
What is "Mama Said"
400

!!!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!

This type of animal is one of the few species in the world where the male is responsible for carrying the eggs in his pouch until they are born.

What is a seahorse.

400
This 2000 comedy introduces Martin Lawrence as an FBI agent in drag who poses as an elderly woman to investigate a crime.
What is "Big Momma's House"
400
This mother term is a personification that focuses on the life-giving properties of weather.
What is Mother Nature
400
Until "Octomom" became a world-wide celebrity, this term was the previous record for having the most children at one time (one less than Octomom).
What are septuplets?
400
Although they were one-hit-wonders, Fountains of Wayne sang a catchy song about this person's mom in 2005. (Apparently this MILF had "it going on!" Ha!)
Who is "Stacey"
500
This famous mother declared the 2nd Sunday of May as Mother's Day in 1912, and also created the Mother's Day International Association.
Who is Anna Jarvis
500
In this hilarious comedy, Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito try to murder a mother by doing this (title) in 1987
What is "Throw Momma From the Train".
500
Also called “nacre”, this iridescent layer of material forms the shell lining of many mollusks, including clams and oysters. This layer is widely used as an inlay in jewelry, furniture and musical instruments.
What is Mother of Pearl
500
This famous president said "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."
Who is George Washington?
500
This rocker's "Simple Man" was released in 1973 and was a beautiful ballad that celebrates all that a mother teaches a child.
Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd
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