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A History of Mother's Day

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The earliest known Mother's Day celebrations were in what country?

a)

America

b)

Italy

c)

Greece

d)

France

2.

When was Mother's Day first suggested in the U.S.A?

a)

1776

b)

1802

c)

1872

d)

1914

3.

Who was Anna Jarvis?

a)

Anna was the founder of Father's Day.

b)

Anna was the founder the Founder's Day.

c)

Anna made the first U.S. flag.

d)

Anna was the founder of Mother's Day.

4.

In which year was Mother's Day an official holiday?

a)

1910

b)

1877

c)

1914

d)

1920

5.

Which Sunday is Mother's Day held?

a)

It is held on the second Sunday in January.

b)

It is held on the third Sunday in May.

c)

It is held on the last Sunday in May

d)

It is held on the second Sunday in May.

6.

What does "die mutter" mean?

a)

father

b)

mother

c)

mutton

d)

mud

7.

From what did the concept for Mother's Day begin?

a)

Hope

b)

faith

c)

peace

d)

love

8.

In what year were the first two memorials held?

a)

1872

b)

1910

c)

1908

d)

1914

9.

Which color of carnations are given to living mother's?

a)

pink

b)

white

c)

yellow

d)

red

10.

Which color of carnations are given to mothers who have passed away?

a)

pink

b)

white

c)

yellow

d)

red