April: Facts, Holidays, and History

What is one possible origin of the name 'April'?

• Named after a famous Roman emperor

• Derived from the Greek word for 'spring'

• Derived from a Latin word meaning 'open'

• Named after the apricot fruit

Which holiday is celebrated on April 1st?

• Tax Day

• Earth Day

• April Fool's Day

• World Penguin Day

What is celebrated on April 15th in the United States?

• World Penguin Day

• Tax Day

• National Pet Day

• National Librarian Day

Which country celebrates Liberation Day on April 4th?

• Australia

• South Africa

• Japan

• Hungary

What is celebrated on April 25th in Australia and New Zealand?

• Liberation Day

• Freedom Day

• Anzac Day

• Showa Day

What significant event happened on April 12th, 1861?

• The Titanic sank

• The first Pony Express ride

• The first space shuttle launch

• The start of the American Civil War

Which historical event occurred on April 15th, 1912?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The San Francisco earthquake

• The first Pony Express ride

• The end of the American Civil War

Who was born on April 2nd and is known for writing 'The Little Mermaid'?

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Thomas Jefferson

• Shirley Temple

• Leonardo da Vinci

Which famous artist and inventor was born on April 15th?

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Thomas Jefferson

• Tim Duncan

Which queen, born in April, has been reigning since 1952?

• Queen Anne

• Queen Mary

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Victoria