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May in Focus

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is traditionally done on May Day in many European countries?

a)

People give each other gifts.

b)

Children go trick-or-treating.

c)

People dance around the Maypole.

d)

Families go on vacation.

2.

Which historical event is commemorated on May 8, known as V-E Day?

a)

The end of the American Civil War.

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

c)

The end of World War II in Europe.

d)

The fall of the Berlin Wall.

3.

Which famous artist, born on May 12, 1820, is known for founding modern nursing?

a)

Marie Curie

b)

Florence Nightingale

c)

Clara Barton

d)

Elizabeth Blackwell

4.

What flower is commonly associated with the month of May and symbolizes love and appreciation?

a)

Rose

b)

Lily

c)

Tulip

d)

Lily of the Valley

5.

Which cultural festival is celebrated in Japan during May, focusing on children's health and happiness?

a)

Tanabata

b)

Obon

c)

Kodomo no Hi

d)

Setsubun

6.

What significant event in American history occurred on May 14, 1804?

a)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

b)

The start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

c)

The end of the Civil War.

d)

The Boston Tea Party.

7.

Which famous American actor, born on May 6, 1915, is known for his role in "Citizen Kane"?

a)

Orson Welles

b)

Humphrey Bogart

c)

James Stewart

d)

Marlon Brando

8.

In the United Kingdom, what is the significance of the first Monday in May?

a)

It marks the Queen's birthday.

b)

It is a day for general elections.

c)

It is celebrated as May Day.

d)

It is a bank holiday.

9.

Which flower, also associated with May, is known for its role in producing vanilla flavoring?

a)

Orchid

b)

Rose

c)

Sunflower

d)

Jasmine

10.

What is celebrated globally on May 4th, especially among science fiction fans?

a)

Star Trek Day

b)

Star Wars Day

c)

Marvel Day

d)

DC Comics Day

11.

Which famous composer, born on May 7, 1840, is known for his ballet "Swan Lake"?

a)

Ludwig van Beethoven

b)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

c)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

d)

Johann Sebastian Bach

12.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Mexico on May 5th?

a)

Dia de los Muertos

b)

Cinco de Mayo

c)

Grito de Dolores

d)

Fiesta de San Marcos

13.

Which of the following events happened on May 10, 1869, in the United States?

a)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

b)

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

c)

The start of the American Civil War.

d)

The purchase of Alaska.

14.

Which famous British Prime Minister, born on May 3, 1929, was the first woman to hold that office?

a)

Margaret Thatcher

b)

Theresa May

c)

Indira Gandhi

d)

Angela Merkel

15.

What is the traditional flower used to celebrate Mother's Day in May, symbolizing purity and brightness?

a)

Carnation

b)

Rose

c)

Daisy

d)

Orchid