General Knowledge
Spring starts during this month in the southern hemisphere
September
These can be ordered as appetizers at Chinese and other Asian restaurants
Spring rolls
This region is famous for its tulips
Holland (a province in The Netherlands)
On April 14, 1912, this famous ocean liner struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden voyage
The Titanic
This city in Mexico is one of the most popular spring break destinations
Cancun
This is the biggest spring allergy trigger
Pollen
This is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, which takes place annually in May
Mint Julep
The Japanese welcome spring by organizing significant viewings of this flower
Cherry blossom
This person was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King, Jr.
This beach is known as the "Spring Break Capital of the World"
Daytona Beach
The start of spring is referred to with this term
Vernal Equinox
In the UK, this is the name of the vegetable that's commonly known as "scallions" in the US
Spring onions
"Primavera" means spring in this language
Italian
The end of World War II in Europe occurred on May 8, 1945, and is referred to as this day
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
A 2012 movie by director Harmony Korine starring Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens
"Spring Breakers"
The North Pole gets this many hours of daylight in the spring
24 hours
English spring buns are traditionally called this
Hot cross buns
These are the 3 major religious holidays of spring
Easter, Passover and Ramadan
On April 26, 1986, this catastrophic nuclear accident occurred in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union
The Chernobyl disaster
Spring breakers have given Ft. Lauderdale this nickname
Ft. Liquordale
According to Greek mythology, this person is the goddess of spring
Persephone
This flower bud is commonly pickled and used as a garnish in cocktails, salads and other dishes during the spring
Capers
Spring is when this colorful festival is celebrated in India
Holi
The election of this person signified the end of apartheid in South Africa and took place on April 27, 1994
Nelson Mandela
Spring break traces back to the celebration of this person, the god of wine
(will accept either Greek or Roman god)
Dionysus (Greek) or Bacchus (Roman)