Basketball
The NCAA tournament is famously known by what nickname?
MARCH MADNESS
What is the three-leafed plant that is famously used as a symbol of St. Patricks Day?
Shamrock
Which day is the first day of Spring?
March 20th
Do clocks usually go forward or backward at this daylight savings time?
forward
This legendary NBA player, known as "Diesel" and "Big Aristotle," was born on March 6th and won four championships. Who is he?
Shaquille O Neal
Which team has won the most national titles in the history of the NCAA tournament?
UCLA- 11 championships
The order of St Patrick originally used this color ( hint- not green)
blue
What is the term for the state of "deep sleep" some animals go into during winter, which they finally emerge from during the spring?
hibernation
What is the mathematical holiday that honors the ratio of a circumference of a circle?
Pi day
March 14th
n on March 14, 1879, this theoretical physicist developed the theory of relativity and is one of the most famous scientists in history.
Albert EiNSTEIN
In tournament history what do they call a team that is lower ranked but advances far into the competition?
A Cinderella team
In Irish folklore these creatures are famous for making shoes and hiding gold at the end of the rainbow. What are thy called?
leprechaun
Many people participate in this thorough cleaning of a house or room, a tradition typically associated with the arrival of warmer weather. What is it commonly called?
Spring Cleaning
Cesar Chavez popularized the saying "si se puede".
What does this translate to ?
Yes we can, Yes it can be done
Cesar Chavez Day March 31
Born on March 2, 1904, this beloved author wrote children's classics like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham.
dR. sUESS (THEODOR GEISEIL)
In 2018 UMBC made history beating a #1 ranked team. What team was it that they beat?
Virginia
This traditional Irish instrument, often seen on the coat of arms of Ireland and Guinness bottles, is famously played during celebrations. What is it?
The Celtic harp
In Japan, the arrival of spring is famously celebrated with "Hanami" parties, where people gather to view the blooming of what specific pink and white flowers?
Cherry Blossoms
What is the technical term for the specific phobia or fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of one's mouth?
A) Arachibutyrophobia
B) Nutriphobia
C) Peanaphobia
D) Glossophobia
Arachibutrytophobia
National Peanut Butter Lovers Day March 1st
This legendary singer and "Queen of Soul," born on March 25, 1942, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
ARETHA FRANKLIN
This annual "Madness" begins in March, where 68 college basketball teams compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion. What is the official name of this tournament?
NCAA Division BAsketball Division
While it is now a massive celebration of Irish culture, the first-ever Saint Patrick's Day parade actually took place in 1601 in what modern-day U.S. state (not Ireland)?
A) New York
B) Massachusetts
C) Florida
D) Illinois
Florida!!
While many think it’s just for Christmas, the first day of spring is the only other day of the year when it is widely (though falsely) believed you can perfectly balance this oval-shaped food item on its end. What is it?
egg
International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8th. what year was it first officially recognized by the UN?
a 1945
b 1975
c 1990
d 2001
1975
This American gymnast, who has won a record-breaking 30 World Championship medals, celebrates her birthday on March 14th.
Simone Biles