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Mother's Day Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
True or false?
In the United States, celebration of Mother's Day began in the early 20th century.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
In which year did Brazilian President Getulio Vargas make Mother's Day an official holiday?
a)
1632
b)
1732
c)
1832
d)
1932
3.

Which Greek goddess was related to mother's day celebrations thousands of years ago?

a)

Athena

b)

Rhea

c)

Hera

d)

Demeter

4.
When was the first modern holiday of Mother's Day celebrated (U.S.A)?
a)
1608
b)
1708
c)
1808
d)
1908
5.
When is Mother's Day celebrated both in Brazil and the U.S.?
a)
1st Sunday in May
b)
2nd Sunday in May
c)
3rd Sunday in May
d)
4th Sunday in  May
6.

Is Mother's Day in the United Kingdom celebrated on the same day as in Brazil and the U.S.?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I have no idea

d)

Probably

7.
Which countries celebrate Mother's Day on the same day as the International Women's Day (March 8th)?
a)
Ex-communist countries.
b)
European countries.
c)
Asian countries.
d)
Australia and New Zealand.
8.
Which English-speaking country DOES NOT celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May?
a)
Jamaica.
b)
Australia.
c)
Scotland.
d)
Canada.
9.
True or false?
In many Catholic countries, Mother's Day is related to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus.
a)
False
b)
True
10.
Who is considered to be the creator of modern Mother's Day Holiday?
a)
Anna Karenina
b)
Anna Pavlova
c)
Anna Jarvis
d)
Anna Banana
11.
Who was Anna Jarvis?
a)
A teacher.
b)
A social activist.
c)
A feminist.
d)
A politician.
12.
Why did Anna Jarvis create Mother's Day Holiday?
a)
To honor her father.
b)
So that they can have another holiday.
c)
To honor her mother.
d)
To honor her daughter.
13.
Which flower is associated with Mother's Day in the U.S.?
a)
Daisies.
b)
Roses.
c)
Sunflowers.
d)
Carnations.
14.
What do pink carnations represent?
a)
Gratitude and love.
b)
Admiration.
c)
Remembrance of a mother who is deceased.
d)
Happiness.
15.
What do red carnations represent?
a)
Gratitude and love.
b)
Admiration.
c)
Remembrance of a mother who is deceased.
d)
Happiness.
16.
What do white carnations represent?
a)
Gratitude and love.
b)
Admiration.
c)
Remembrance of a mother who is deceased.
d)
Happiness.
17.
Which one is NOT a Mother's Day activitiy?
a)
Giving your mom a gift/flowers.
b)
Writing your mom a card.
c)
Making your mom breakfast/lunch.
d)
Asking your mom to clean your room.
18.

When is Mother's Day in the USA, Canada, Australia and Brazil in 2021?

a)

May 2nd.

b)

May 9th.

c)

May 16th.

d)

May 23th.

e)

May 30th.