All about March
What is the birthstone of March?
A. Aquamarine
B. Diamond
C. Emerald
A. Aquamarine
Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?
Ireland
What is the official birth flower of March?
A. Rose
B. Carnation
C. Daffodils
C. Daffodils
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
It’s the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE.
What are the two zodiac signs for March birthdays?
A. Leo and Pisces
B. Sagittarius and Scorpio
C. Pisces and Aries
C. Pisces and Aries
March is the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. What season does March usher in if you're in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
What astronomical event marks the first day of spring?
The vernal or spring equinox
According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
A. Rats
B. Snakes
C. Rabbits
B. Snakes
In the spring, do we gain or lose an hour for daylight saving time?
lose an hour
Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade ever recorded?
A. St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.
B. Phoenix, Arizona, in 1630.
C. Seattle, Washington, in 1612
A. St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.
What famous children's author was born on the 2nd day of March?
A. Dr. Seuss
B. Shel Silverstein
C. Roald Dahl
A. Dr. Seuss
What famous Roman ruler was assassinated on the Ides of March?
A. Antoninus Pius
B. Julius Caesar
C. Tiberius Caesar Augustus
B. Julius Caesar
Which extraordinary scientist, responsible for the theory of relativity, was born in March?
A. Isaac Newton
B. Galileo Galilei
C. Albert Einstein
C. Albert Einstein
Which famous inventor, responsible for the creation of the telephone, was born in March?
Alexander Graham Bell