Spring Trivia
What are the 3 months of Springtime?
March, April, & May
How many days are in March?
31 days
According to the ancient Roman calendar, what was the first month of the year?
March
What significant event happened on March 12, 1930, in India?
Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March.
People traditionally wear green on St. Patrick's Day to avoid what?
Which flower represents the month of March?
Daffodil
What is the main color associated with March?
Green
Who was assassinated on March 15 (a.k.a the Ides of March)?
Julius Caesar
What major art event happened in Paris in March 1889?
The Eiffel Tower was completed.
On what day is St. Patrick's Day?
March 17
What is a common symbol associated with Easter that signifies "Rebirth"?
An egg.
What planet is March named after?
Mars
This U.S. city held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1762.
Boston
What famous cherry blossom event begins in March?
Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival.
What nationality was St. Patrick?
British
In Greek mythology, the return of Spring is credited to the annual emergence of this deity?
Persephone
What day is celebrated on the 14th?
Pi Day
Which state achieved independence from Mexico back in 1836?
Texas
What notable book was published on March 18, 1937?
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
What U.S. city dyes its river green every year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
According to folk legend, March comes in like a lamb and goes out like what animal?
A lion.
The first 3 days of March are considered unlucky if what happens?
If rain falls
According to astronomy, what takes place on the 21st?
Vernal/Spring Equinox
Who painted Starry Night Over the Rhône and completed it in March?
Vincent van Gogh
What did St. Patrick believe a shamrock represented?
The Holy Trinity