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15 Travel Trivia Questions and Answers

If you love to travel, you may like these travel trivia questions and answers. I watch a lot of PBS, and there is always a destination to visit. See if you can answer these questions.

15 Travel Trivia Questions

What is the capital city of Australia?
Which city is famous for its canals, gondolas, and historic architecture?
Which African country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”?
What is the official language of Brazil?
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture?
Which European city is divided by the Bosphorus Strait, separating it into two continents?
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
Which natural wonder is shared by both the United States and Canada?
In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
Which city is known as the “Eternal City”?
What is the currency of Japan?
Which African country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa?
In which country would you find Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city?
What is the official language of India?
Which city is famous for its iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower?

15 Travel Trivia Answers

What is the capital city of Australia? Canberra
Which city is famous for its canals, gondolas, and historic architecture? Venice, Italy
Which African country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”? Rwanda
What is the official language of Brazil? Portuguese
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture? Jordan
Which European city is divided by the Bosphorus Strait, separating it into two continents? Istanbul, Turkey
What is the largest island in the Caribbean? Cuba
Which natural wonder is shared by both the United States and Canada? Niagara Falls
In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef? Australia
Which city is known as the “Eternal City”? Rome, Italy
What is the currency of Japan? Japanese yen
Which African country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa? Tanzania
In which country would you find Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city? Peru
What is the official language of India? Hindi
Which city is famous for its iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower? Paris, France

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15 4th of July Trivia Questions and Answers

Can you answer these 15 4th of July trivia questions? Test your 4th of July knowledge with this fun quiz.

4th of July Trivia Questions

1. In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
2. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
3. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
4. Which U.S. presidents died on July 4th?
5. On what date did the Continental Congress actually vote for independence?
6. How many people lived in the U.S. when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
7. Which country helped the United States during the Revolutionary War?
8. What are the opening words of the Declaration of Independence?
9. In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
10. Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
11. When did 4th of July become a federal holiday?
12. How many states were there when the United States became independent?
13. Which famous patriotic song was originally a poem written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812?
14. What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
15. How many total changes have been made to the flag since 1777?

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4th of July Trivia Answers

1. In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed? 1776
2. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence? 56
3. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
4. Which U.S. presidents died on July 4th? Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826. James Monroe also died on July 4 in 1831.
5. On what date did the Continental Congress actually vote for independence? July 2, 1776
6. How many people lived in the U.S. when the Declaration of Independence was signed? Approximately 2.5 million
7. Which country helped the United States during the Revolutionary War? France
8. What are the opening words of the Declaration of Independence? “We hold these truths to be self-evident…”
9. In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed? Philadelphia
10. Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence? Benjamin Franklin, he was 70.
11. When did 4th of July become a federal holiday? In 1870
12. How many states were there when the United States became independent? 13
13. Which famous patriotic song was originally a poem written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812? The Star-Spangled Banner
14. What do the stripes on the American flag represent? They represent the original 13 colonies.
15. How many total changes have been made to the flag since 1777? 27 times

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Memorial Day Trivia 15 Questions and Answers

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Memorial Day Trivia 15 Questions and Answers

Besides being associated with car sales and mattress sales, oh, and sometimes white sales of sheets and bedding, Memorial Day is a very serious holiday. Let’s see if you know the answers to these Memorial Day trivia questions.

Memorial Day Trivia Questions

1. What is Memorial Day originally known as?
2. When was the first large observance of what would come to be known as Memorial Day?
3. What war prompted the establishment of Memorial Day?
4. In what year was Memorial Day officially declared a federal holiday?
5. Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day?
6. What is the traditional time for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day?
7. In which town was the first state-sponsored Memorial Day event held in 1866?
8. What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
9. Why is Memorial Day often associated with the unofficial start of summer?
10. What is the significance of the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
11. What is traditionally played by buglers during Memorial Day ceremonies?
12. Which U.S. President issued the proclamation calling for a “Decoration Day” to be observed annually?
13. What major sports event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
14. What is the significance of flags being flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day?
15. Which organization played a key role in establishing the red poppy as a symbol of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day Trivia 15 Questions and Answers

1. What is Memorial Day originally known as? Decoration Day
2. When was the first large observance of what would come to be known as Memorial Day? On May 30, 1868
3. What war prompted the establishment of Memorial Day? The American Civil War
4. In what year was Memorial Day officially declared a federal holiday? In 1971
5. Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day? The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following a World War I poem, “In Flanders Fields,” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
6. What is the traditional time for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day? 3:00 PM local time
7. In which town was the first state-sponsored Memorial Day event held in 1866? Waterloo, New York
8. What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in service, while Veterans Day celebrates all U.S. military veterans
9. Why is Memorial Day often associated with the unofficial start of summer? Because it is traditionally celebrated at the end of May, when weather is becoming summer-like in many parts of the United States.
10. What is the significance of the National Moment of Remembrance Act? It encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.
11. What is traditionally played by buglers during Memorial Day ceremonies? “Taps,” a musical piece traditionally played at military funerals and ceremonies.
12. Which U.S. President issued the proclamation calling for a “Decoration Day” to be observed annually? President Ulysses S. Grant
13. What major sports event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend? The Indianapolis 500 auto race
14. What is the significance of flags being flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day? This is done to honor the over one million men and women who have given their lives in service of their country.
15. Which organization played a key role in establishing the red poppy as a symbol of Memorial Day? The American Legion Auxiliary

So how well did you do answering the Memorial Day trivia questions? I have to confess that when I started to write this quiz, I might have only known three or four answers, so I am glad to have learned something. I remember my Grandfather giving out poppies in front of the grocery store in the 1960s, but I never knew what it meant. Now, I do.

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14 Spring Trivia Questions and Answers

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14 Spring Trivia Questions and Answers

14 Spring Trivia Questions

Spring is in the air! That means rebirth and lots of beautiful spring flowers. Do you know anything about spring? You might be surprised by the answers to these spring trivia questions, so get comfy and test your spring trivia knowledge.

What is the first day of spring called?
What is the largest spring flower in the world?
What is the name of the famous Dutch spring flower garden?
What is the name of the traditional Japanese spring cherry blossom viewing?
What is the name of the spring festival that celebrates the Hindu god Krishna?
What is the name of the spring festival that celebrates the Persian New Year?
What is the term for the phenomenon of trees blooming earlier than usual due to climate change?
What is the name of the springtime meteor shower that occurs in April?
What is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of spring?
What is the name of the national holiday in the United States that falls on the last Monday in May?
What is the name of the tradition in which people burn an effigy of winter to welcome spring?
What is the name of the flower that symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings?
What is the name of the phenomenon in which baby animals are born in large numbers in the spring?
What is the name of the popular springtime sporting event that features rowing races?

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14 Spring Trivia Questions and Answers

What is the first day of spring called?
A: The vernal equinox
What is the largest spring flower in the world?
A: The Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to three feet in diameter, and it’s a parasite.
What is the name of the famous Dutch spring flower garden?
A: Keukenhof Check out these beautiful gardens.
What is the name of the traditional Japanese spring cherry blossom viewing?
A: Hanami
What is the name of the spring festival that celebrates the Hindu god Krishna?
A: Holi – it is a beautiful and colorful festival.
What is the name of the spring festival that celebrates the Persian New Year?
A: Nowruz
What is the term for the phenomenon of trees blooming earlier than usual due to climate change?
A: Phenological mismatch
What is the name of the springtime meteor shower that occurs in April?
A: The Lyrids
What is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of spring?
A: Flora
What is the name of the national holiday in the United States that falls on the last Monday in May?
A: Memorial Day
What is the name of the tradition in which people burn an effigy of winter to welcome spring?
A: Burning of the Boats
What is the name of the flower that symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings?
A: The daffodil
What is the name of the phenomenon in which baby animals are born in large numbers in the spring?
A: The baby boom
What is the name of the popular springtime sporting event that features rowing races?
A: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

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32 April Celebrity Birthday Trivia Questions and Answers

32 April Celebrity Birthday Trivia Questions and Answers

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32 April Celebrity Birthday Trivia Questions

She’s probably best known as Robin Scherbatsky in “How I Met Your Mother” television series.
He’s been known to invite you into his neighborhood, but you don’t want to visit Mr. Robinson’s neighborhood on “Saturday Night Live” .
Besides his legal problems for shooting a co-worker on a movie set, this guy had a intense public fight with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger.
Iron. No more needs to be said.
If you don’t know her from the new Peacock hit “Poker Face”, you might know her from her work on “Russian Doll”.
People magazine said he was 2021’s sexiest man alive!
This gladiator was also known for his portrayal of Robin Hood.
He gave us “The Godfather”.
This guy was married to Meg Ryan.
This kid sees dead people.
Oh, hell, boy.
This guy gave a spectacular performance as Houdini.
We know her as Hermione.
He made a lot of money from the “Bad Boy” trilogy, but he also starred in several Tyler Perry movies.
She might be best known for being Penny Lane in “Almost Famous” or Goldie Hawn’s daughter.
When you think of drag queens, this guy might come to mind as Dr. Frank-N-Furture in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
He was Mr. Sulu in the original “Star Trek” television series.
This guy has been known to shout, “you can’t handle the truth”.
She has her own cookbooks and is Wolfie’s Mom on Twitter.
The original “Million Dollar Man”.
He went from “The Daily Show” to his own HBO weekly series where he pokes fun at politicians.
This singer sang classics like “Evergreen” and “The Way We Were”. She’s also a movie star in her own rights.
This iconic actress has been in “Two Mules for Sister Sara” and “Steel Magnolias”.
If anyone could play “Serpico”, this guy could.
You might know him as Earl in the popular television series “My Name is Earl”.
He’s Magic Mike.
He hosted “The Tonight Show” and has amassed a large collection of cars.
She might be the only Cat Woman that most men remember. “Meow”.
He made millions with a lot of stories about nothing.
She wanted to “Kill Bill”.
She made a name for herself as the most current Wonder Woman.
He has been in a number of television shows, but he might be best known as Leonard Hofstadter.

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32 April Celebrity Birthday Trivia Questions and Answers

She’s probably best known as Robin Scherbatsky in “How I Met Your Mother” television series. 4-3 Cobie Smulders
He’s been known to invite you into his neighborhood, but you don’t want to visit Mr. Robinson’s neighborhood on “Saturday Night Live” . 4-3 Eddie Murphy
Besides his legal problems for shooting a co-worker on a movie set, this guy had a intense public fight with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger. 4-3 Alec Baldwin
Iron. No more needs to be said. 4-4 Robert Downey Jr.
If you don’t know her from the new Peacock hit “Poker Face”, you might know her from her work on “Russian Doll”. 4-4 Natasha Lyonne
People magazine said he was 2021’s sexiest man alive!. 4-6 Paul Rudd
This gladiator was also known for his portrayal of Robin Hood. 4-7 Russell Crowe
He gave us “The Godfather”. 4-7 Francis Ford Coppola
This guy was married to Meg Ryan. 4-9 Dennis Quaid
This kid sees dead people. 4-10 Haley Joel Osment
Oh, hell, boy. 4-13 Ron Perlman
This guy gave a spectacular performance as Houdini. 4-14 Adrien Brody
We know her as Hermione. 4-15 Emma Watson
He made a lot of money from the “Bad Boy” trilogy, but he also starred in several Tyler Perry movies. 4-16 Martin Lawrence
She might be best known for being Penny Lane in “Almost Famous” or Goldie Hawn’s daughter. 4-19 Kate Hudson
When you think of drag queens, this guy might come to mind as Dr. Frank-N-Furture in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. 4-19 Tim Curry
He was Mr. Sulu in the original “Star Trek” television series. 4-20 George Takei
This guy has been known to shout, “you can’t handle the truth”. 4-22 Jack Nicholson
She has her own cookbooks and is Wolfie’s Mom on Twitter. 4-23 Valerie Bertinelli
The original “Million Dollar Man”. 4-23 Lee Majors
He went from “The Daily Show” to his own HBO weekly series where he pokes fun at politicians. 4-23 John Oliver
This singer sang classics like “Evergreen” and “The Way We Were”. She’s also a movie star in her own rights. 4-24 Barbra Streisand
This iconic actress has been in “Two Mules for Sister Sara” and “Steel Magnolias”. 4-24 Shirley MacLaine
If anyone could play “Serpico”, this guy could. 4-25 Al Pacino
You might know him as Earl in the popular television series “My Name is Earl”. 4-25 Jason Lee
He’s Magic Mike. 4-26 Channing Tatum
He hosted “The Tonight Show” and has amassed a large collection of cars. 4-28 Jay Leno
She might be the only Cat Woman that most men remember. “Meow”. 4-29 Michelle Pfeiffer
He made millions with a lot of stories about nothing. 4-29 Jerry Seinfeld
She wanted to “Kill Bill”. 4-29 Uma Thurman
She made a name for herself as the most current Wonder Woman. 4-30 Gal Gadot
He has been in a number of television shows, but he might be best known as Leonard Hofstadter. 4-30 Johnny Galecki

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15 Mother’s Day Trivia Questions

In which country did the modern Mother’s Day celebration originate?
Who is credited with founding Mother’s Day in the United States?
In what year was the first official Mother’s Day celebrated in the United States?
Which US president signed a proclamation in 1914 designating the second Sunday in May as a national holiday to honor mothers?
Mother’s Day is celebrated in various countries on different dates. Which month is most commonly associated with the celebration of Mother’s Day worldwide?
Which ancient civilization is known to have celebrated a festival dedicated to mother goddesses, which can be considered a precursor to modern Mother’s Day celebrations?
In which century did early Christians in England celebrate a festival called “Mothering Sunday”?
In the United Kingdom, on which Sunday is Mothering Sunday typically celebrated?
What was the name of Anna Jarvis’s mother, who inspired her to campaign for the establishment of Mother’s Day?
Which organization first funded and helped organize the first Mother’s Day celebration in the United States?
Which country celebrates Mother’s Day on March 21st, coinciding with the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?
In France, what is the name of the day dedicated to honoring mothers, usually celebrated on the last Sunday in May?
What is the traditional flower used to honor mothers on Mother’s Day in the United States?
In which country is Mother’s Day called “Día de las Madres” and celebrated on May 10th?
In which South American country is Mother’s Day celebrated on the second Sunday of May, similar to the United States?

15 Mother’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers

In which country did the modern Mother’s Day celebration originate? – The United States
Who is credited with founding Mother’s Day in the United States? – Anna Jarvis
In what year was the first official Mother’s Day celebrated in the United States? – 1908
Which US president signed a proclamation in 1914 designating the second Sunday in May as a national holiday to honor mothers? – Woodrow Wilson
Mother’s Day is celebrated in various countries on different dates. Which month is most commonly associated with the celebration of Mother’s Day worldwide? – May
Which ancient civilization is known to have celebrated a festival dedicated to mother goddesses, which can be considered a precursor to modern Mother’s Day celebrations? – Ancient Greeks
In which century did early Christians in England celebrate a festival called “Mothering Sunday”? – 16th century
In the United Kingdom, on which Sunday is Mothering Sunday typically celebrated? – The fourth Sunday of Lent
What was the name of Anna Jarvis’s mother, who inspired her to campaign for the establishment of Mother’s Day? – Ann Reeves Jarvis
Which organization first funded and helped organize the first Mother’s Day celebration in the United States? – The John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia
Which country celebrates Mother’s Day on March 21st, coinciding with the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere? – Several Arab countries
In France, what is the name of the day dedicated to honoring mothers, usually celebrated on the last Sunday in May? – Fête des Mères
What is the traditional flower used to honor mothers on Mother’s Day in the United States? – Carnation
In which country is Mother’s Day called “Día de las Madres” and celebrated on May 10th? – Mexico
In which South American country is Mother’s Day celebrated on the second Sunday of May, similar to the United States? – Brazil

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