Pride Trivia

What event is considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States?

• The Stonewall Riots (1964)

• The Stonewall Riots (1969)

• The Stonewall Riots (1972)

• The Stonewall Riots (1968)

In what month is Pride celebrated in most countries, and why?

• June, because the weather is perfect for outdoor Pride events

• June, to commemorate the Stonewall Riots

• June, to coincide with Marsha P. Johnson's birthday

• June, because it's it's the official start of the summer season

What city hosted the first official Pride March in 1970?

• New York City, NY

• San Francisco, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Los Angeles, CA

What does the acronym LGBTQ+ stand for?

• Love, Grace, Beauty, Trust, Quality

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others

• Lesbian, Gay, Binary, Transgender, Questioning

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender

Who was the first openly gay elected official in California?

• Sheila Kuehl (1994)

• John Laird (1983)

• Harvey Milk (1977)

• José Sarria (1961)

What do the colors of the original rainbow Pride flag represent, as the creator Gilbert Baker intended?

• • Red: Life

  • Orange: Healing

  • Yellow: Sunlight

  • Green: Nature

  • Blue: Harmony

  • Purple: Spirit

• Each stripe represents a different letter in 'LGBTQ'

• Red: Love

  Orange: Joy

  Yellow: Hope

  Green: Growth

  Blue: Trust

  Purple: Ambition

• Red: Passion

  Orange: Creativity

  Yellow: Happiness

  Green: Renewal

  Blue: Peace

  Purple: Wisdom

Which U.S. president officially declared June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month?

• President Bill Clinton (2000)

• President Bill Clinton (1998)

• President Bill Clinton (1992)

• President Bill Clinton (2001)

What is the name of the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?

• United States v. Windsor

• Obergefell v. Hodges

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

Which major international sporting event added a nondiscrimination clause for sexual orientation in 2014?

• FIFA World Cup

• The Olympic Games

• Wimbledon

• Tour de France

What was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage?

• The Netherlands (2001)

• Canada (2005)

• South Africa (2006)

• Sweden (2009)