Hosting a backyard BBQ in May? Spice things up with a May-themed trivia quiz! From celebrating holidays like Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo to exploring fun facts about spring and early summer, these trivia questions will keep your guests entertained while enjoying the sun. Whether it’s about history, nature, or pop culture, your friends and family will love testing their knowledge while grilling up delicious food.
“100” May trivia questions and answers
Holidays
- What day is celebrated as Memorial Day in the United States?
Answer: The last Monday of May. - What Mexican holiday is celebrated on May 5th?
Answer: Cinco de Mayo. - Which day is designated as International Workers’ Day or May Day?
Answer: May 1st. - What is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in many countries?
Answer: Mother’s Day. - What holiday in May honors those who have died while serving in the U.S. military?
Answer: Memorial Day. - What traditional May celebration involves dancing around a pole?
Answer: Maypole dance. - What is the historical significance of May 8th in World War II?
Answer: VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). - What flower is commonly associated with Mother’s Day in May?
Answer: Carnation. - When is Armed Forces Day celebrated in the United States?
Answer: The third Saturday in May. - Which Christian holiday often falls in May, celebrating the ascension of Jesus into heaven?
Answer: Ascension Day.
History
- On May 1st, 1707, what two kingdoms merged to form the United Kingdom?
Answer: England and Scotland. - Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union on May 29th, 1848?
Answer: Wisconsin. - In what year did Mount St. Helens erupt in May?
Answer: 1980. - Which U.S. president was born on May 29th, 1917?
Answer: John F. Kennedy. - What event is celebrated on May 14th, marking the establishment of a Middle Eastern country in 1948?
Answer: The founding of Israel. - What significant event happened on May 20th, 1927, involving Charles Lindbergh?
Answer: Lindbergh made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. - What famous tower in Paris officially opened on May 6th, 1889?
Answer: The Eiffel Tower. - Which British Prime Minister became the first female leader of the Conservative Party in May 1979?
Answer: Margaret Thatcher. - What act was passed in the U.S. Congress on May 26, 1924, affecting immigration?
Answer: The Immigration Act of 1924. - Which famous philosopher was born on May 5th, 1818?
Answer: Karl Marx.
Nature
- What is the birthstone for May?
Answer: Emerald. - What are the two birth flowers for May?
Answer: Lily of the valley and hawthorn. - What zodiac signs cover most of May?
Answer: Taurus and Gemini. - What type of bird is commonly associated with May as a symbol of spring?
Answer: Swallow. - Which fruit is typically in season in May in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: Strawberries. - What month is often referred to as the start of the gardening season in many regions?
Answer: May. - Which tree blooms with pink or white flowers in May, often seen in parks?
Answer: Cherry blossoms. - What migratory insect begins returning north in May after wintering in Mexico?
Answer: Monarch butterflies. - Which meteor shower peaks in May, named after a constellation?
Answer: Eta Aquarids. - What month is National Bike Month in the U.S., often encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors?
Answer: May.
Pop Culture
- Which Marvel superhero movie was released in May 2012 and became a global hit?
Answer: The Avengers. - Which singer released the hit song “May It Be” for The Lord of the Rings soundtrack?
Answer: Enya. - Which Star Wars catchphrase is associated with May 4th?
Answer: “May the Fourth be with you.” - Which movie, released in May 1977, became an iconic sci-fi franchise?
Answer: Star Wars: A New Hope. - Who won the Best Actress Oscar in May 1999 for Shakespeare in Love?
Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow. - What iconic franchise celebrates “National Pizza Party Day” in May?
Answer: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. - Which famous television series finale aired on May 20, 1993?
Answer: Cheers. - Who released the song “It’s Gonna Be May,” becoming a meme?
Answer: NSYNC (Justin Timberlake). - Which famous Game of Thrones episode aired in May 2019, marking the end of the series?
Answer: “The Iron Throne.” - Which talk show host was born on May 12, 1982?
Answer: Tony Hawk.
Sports
- Which famous American race takes place on the last Sunday of May?
Answer: Indianapolis 500. - What major European soccer tournament final usually happens in May?
Answer: UEFA Champions League Final. - Which famous horse race is held in Kentucky in May?
Answer: Kentucky Derby. - What national U.S. holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and often features sports events?
Answer: Memorial Day. - Which sport celebrates National Golf Month in May?
Answer: Golf. - Who won the NBA championship in May 1996 with the Chicago Bulls?
Answer: Michael Jordan. - Which Formula One race is held annually in Monaco in late May?
Answer: Monaco Grand Prix. - Which MLB team typically hosts the Memorial Day baseball game?
Answer: Various teams (traditionally the Washington Nationals). - Which famous British soccer team won the Premier League title in May 2016?
Answer: Leicester City. - Which tennis tournament starts at the end of May in Paris?
Answer: The French Open (Roland Garros).
These questions cover a range of topics to keep your guests entertained while they enjoy your delicious BBQ. Test their knowledge of holidays, history, nature, and pop culture as they celebrate the month of May!