MAY
HISTORY
RANDOM
CINCO DE MAYO
MOTHERS DAY
100
What is May's birthstone? 

a) Emerald 

b) Topaz

c) Diamond 

a) Emerald 

100
What iconic NY Building officially opened on May 1st, 1931? 

The Empire State Building 

100

According to U.S. Presidential history, what makes the month of May unique? 

a) It's the only month in which turkeys were pardoned 

b) It's the only month where presidents aren't inaugurated 

c) It's the only month in which no U.S. President has ever died

c) It's the only month in which no U.S. President has ever died

100

What percentage of cocktails ordered are Margaritas?

a) roughly 47%

b) roughly 25%

c) roughly 65%

a) roughly 47%

100

Which flower is traditionally associated with Mother's Day? 

a) Carnation

b) Rose

c) Tulip

a) Carnation 

200

What are Mays two birth flowers? 

a) Daisys & Babys breath

b) Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

c) Chrysanthemum & Tulips

d) Sunflowers & Roses

b) Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn 

200

Who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic on May 20th, 1932? 

Amelia Earhart 

200
In May, what famous bridge in San Francisco is celebrated for it's "International Orange" color?

Golden Gate Bridge 

200

TRUE OR FALSE:

Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico 

FALSE

It's mainly observed in the state of Puebla 

200

How many weeks is an average pregnancy? 

40 weeks 

300

What is the full moon in May commonly called?

a) Harvest Moon 

b) Super Moon

c) Blue Moon 

d) Flower Moon 

d) Flower Moon

300

On May 14th, 1804, which famous duo began their expedition to explore the American Northwest?

Lewis and Clark

300

What unusual item are people in some cultures encouraged to put on their refrigerators on May 29th? 

a) a pillow

b) a toothbrush

c) a candle 

a) a pillow 

(For good luck and prosperity) 

300

When was Cinco de Mayo recognized as a national holiday in the U.S.? 

a) 1995

b) 2001

c) 2005

c) 2005

300

What year did the president sign Mother's Day into law as a national holiday? 

a) 1914

b) 1920

c) 1940

a) 1914

400

What season is it in May in the Southern Hemisphere?

Fall (Autumn) 

400

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in America, founded on May 14th, 1607?

a) Virginia 

b) Pennsylvania

c) Delaware 

a) Virginia 

400

What celebration occurs on May 4th that relates to a popular sci-fi series? 

a) E.T.

b) Star Wars

c) Transformers 

b) Star Wars 

May the 4th be with you 

400

What is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played in Cinco de Mayo? 

a) Freestyle

b) Mariachi

c) Band 

b) Mariachi 

400

Which day is busier for restaurants: Valentine's Day or Mother's Day? 

Mother's Day 

500
What was the original name for Memorial Day?

a) Memory Day

b) Decoration Day

c) May Day

b) Decoration Day

500

Historically, what sort of dancing has been linked to May day celebrations?

a) Waltz

b) Tango

c) Morris

d) Swing 

c) Morris 

500

Which month long awareness is recognized in May for mental health? 

Mental Health Awareness Month 
500

What is the name of traditional Mexican folk dance?

a) Baile Folklorico

b) Salsa

c) Flaminco

a) Baile Folklorico 

500
During pregnancy, an expectant mother grows a whole new organ. What's it called? 

The placenta