Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Mother's Day

Which ancient civilization was among the first to honor mothers?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Chinese

What was the name of the custom in medieval Britain where servants could visit their mothers?

• Mother's Day

• Mothering Sunday

• Spring Festival

• Lent Sunday

Who is credited with creating the modern Mother's Day?

• John Wanamaker

• Anna Marie Jarvis

• Rhea

• President Wilson

What event inspired Anna Jarvis to create Mother's Day?

• Her mother's prayer

• A community meeting

• A church service

• A letter from Congress

Which state was the first to observe Mother's Day?

• Pennsylvania

• West Virginia

• California

• New York

What flower did Anna Jarvis distribute at the first Mother's Day memorial?

• Carnations

• Lilies

• Roses

• Tulips

What was Anna Jarvis's reaction to the commercialization of Mother's Day?

• She supported it

• She profited from it

• She ignored it

• She was enraged

In what year was Anna Jarvis arrested for disturbing the peace at a Mother's Day carnation sale?

• 1940

• 1950

• 1930

• 1920

What did Anna Jarvis spend her family inheritance on?

• Traveling the world

• Promoting Mother's Day

• Fighting the commercialization of Mother's Day

• Building a memorial

Which industry benefits the most from Mother's Day today?

• Florists

• Jewelry

• Clothing

• Restaurants