The month of May is the fifth month after April and sees Spring in full bloom in the Northern Hemisphere. Can you answer all of these May trivia questions? There are many interesting facts that have happened in May over time. Try this May trivia quiz to see how many you can guess correctly.
May Trivia Questions Round 1
Which British comedy series first shown in the 90’s featured the Larkin family?
The Darling Buds Of May
What are the two birth flowers for May?
The birth flowers for May are Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn
Which Greek Goddess was the month of May named after?
Maia the Goddess of Spring
What festival in May celebrates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla?
Cinco de Mayo
What does May Day celebrate?
May Day is the halfway point between the Spring equinox and Summer solstice
May Trivia Questions Round 2
What are the two star signs for birthdays in May?
May star signs are Taurus and Gemini
Sir David Attenborough was born on 8th May. What’s his middle name?
Sir David Attenborough’s middle name is Frederick
What band was Brian May famously a part of?
Brain May was in the band Queen
True or False – Between May and August, the sun never rises in Antarctica?
This is TRUE
How many days are in May?
There are 31 days in May
May Trivia Questions Round 3
What is the birthstone for May?
May’s birthstone is an emerald
Which famous New York skyscraper opened in May 1931?
The Empire State Building
What year did Margaret Thatcher become UK Prime Minister on 3rd May
Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979
Which date in May is known as Star Wars Day?
May 4th is known as Star Wars Day
Which Tennis Open Championships take place in May each year?
The French Open
May Trivia Questions Round 4
What month in the Southern Hemisphere is similar to May in the Northern Hemisphere?
What was Theresa May’s role in the UK government between 2016 and 2019?
Theresa May was the Prime Minister between 2016 and 2019
VE Day is celebrated on 8th May. What does VE Day stand for?
Victory in Europe Day
Which US holiday is observed on the last Monday in May?
Memorial Day
On May Day what could you be dancing around?
Dancing around a Maypole on May Day
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