May Trivia

What is traditionally done on May Day in many European countries?

• Giving gifts to friends

• Lighting bonfires

• Dancing around the Maypole

• Planting trees

What are the two birthstones associated with the month of May?

• Ruby and Sapphire

• Diamond and Topaz

• Emerald and Agate

• Opal and Quartz

Which significant historical event occurred on May 7, 1915?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The sinking of the RMS Titanic

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The start of the Battle of the Somme

What holiday is celebrated in Mexico on May 5th?

• Independence Day

• Revolution Day

• Cinco de Mayo

• Day of the Dead

Which famous composer, born on May 7, 1840, is known for his ballets "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker"?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johannes Brahms

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

What is celebrated globally on May 1st, which is also known as International Workers' Day?

• Children's Day

• Labor Day

• Earth Day

• Human Rights Day

Which of the following events is commemorated in Europe on May 8th?

• Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Maastricht Treaty

• The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Who, born on May 29, 1917, later became the 35th President of the United States?

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

What is the significance of May 4th in the Star Wars fan community?

• Star Wars Day

• Luke Skywalker's birthday

• The release date of the first Star Wars movie

• George Lucas's birthday

Which country celebrates its National Day on May 17th, commemorating the signing of its constitution?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Denmark

• Finland