Mother's Day is a holiday commemorating the impact and contributions of mothers, and it is celebrated in numerous countries worldwide. To celebrate this special day, we have compiled a list of fun and thought-provoking trivia questions that will test your knowledge about moms, motherhood, and Mother's Day itself.
Trivia Questions About Mother’s Day
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Where can the earliest known celebration of mothers be traced back?
Ancient Greece -
What is the primary motivation behind the establishment of Mother's Day in the United States?
Anna Jarvis' initiative to honor mothers and promote peace and reconciliation following the Civil War. -
Which US President officially established Mother's Day as a national holiday?
Woodrow Wilson in 1914. -
Who founded Mother's Day in America?
Anna Jarvis -
What is the age of the universe according to the latest scientific estimates?
~13.8 billion years -
What is the longest period a human has ever been pregnant?
375 days (elephants can carry their conceptuses for nearly two years) -
What is the first country to celebrate Mother's Day?
Serbia (however, many countries celebrate it on the second Sunday in May) -
In which US state is Mother's Day traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday in May?
New York -
Red and white carnations are traditionally associated with Mother's Day in the United States. Red signifies that your mother is alive, while white signifies that she has passed.
False: White carnations typically mean your mother is no longer living -
What is the most popular holiday for flower purchases?
Mother's Day -
What is the most common gift given on Mother's Day?
Flowers are the most common gift, often arranged in beautiful bouquets or baskets. -
On which historical figure is the saying "All's well that ends well" often quoted?
Shakespeare -
What is the name of the Italian Renaissance painting featuring a mother breastfeeding her infant?
Madonna Litta by Leonardo da Vinci -
What is a traditional treat served to mothers on Mother's Day morning?
Breakfast in bed -
How much money is spent on Mother's Day gifts in the United States, on average?
Approximately: $25 billion by 2021 -
How many calls are made in the United States on Mother's Day?
Approximately 122 million calls -
What is the name of the iconic TV show where Lorelai Gilmore plays a witty and independent single mom?
Gilmore Girls -
Who played the part of Carol Brady on 'The Brady Bunch'?
Florence Henderson -
Who portrayed Marge Simpson, the caring and patient mom on 'The Simpsons'?
Julie Kavner -
Whose mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, was a famous fashion designer, artist, and socialite?
Anderson Cooper -
Kate Hudson is the daughter of which famous actress?
Goldie Hawn -
What is the famous actress mother of future 'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher?
Debbie Reynolds -
In Greek mythology, who was the mother of Persephone?
Alcmene -
What is the name of the famous cartoon character who has a yellow skin?
Marge Simpson -
What is the record for the most children a woman has had?
69 by an俄罗斯 woman in the 18th century -
Thomas Edison is known for saying, "My mother was the making of me."
False: This quote was actually made by Thomas Alva Edison's assistant -
What is the name of the Mexican city where the'Mother of All Mexican Cities' monument is located?
Monterrey, Mexico -
Which Central American country celebrates Mother's Day on December 8th?
Panama -
What is a traditional treat that is given to mothers in England on Mothering Sunday?
A large cake (simnel cake) -
What is the world record for the most children born to one mother?
8 (this record was set by a Russian woman)
Trivia Questions and Answers About Mothers
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Approximately how many mothers are there worldwide?
More than 2 billion -
How many diapers does a typical mom change before her baby turns two?
About 7,300 -
Why do so many languages have a word for mom that starts with an M?
It's one of the first sounds a baby can vocalize. -
What is the longest a human female has ever been pregnant?
375 days (elephants can carry their conceptuses for nearly two years) -
How old is the oldest woman to give birth?
74 -
What animal is pregnant the longest?
Elephants – nearly two years -
How many babies are born every second around the world?
4.3 -
What happens to a baby's heart when their mom smiles at them?
Their heartbeat synchronizes with their mom's. -
According to Salary.com, how much should a stay-at-home mom make if she was compensated for all she does?
Approximately $163,000 -
What is Mother Earth's name?
Gaia -
On average, how old are first-time moms worldwide?
27 -
What is the average age of first-time mothers in the US?
29 -
What is the average age of first-time mums in the UK?
31 -
What country has the oldest first-time mothers on average?
Hong Kong (32.8) -
How much did the largest baby ever born weigh?
22 pounds (!!!) -
Sally Field played the role of Forrest Gump's mom in 'Forrest Gump'.
False -
Sojourner Truth was the first Black woman to successfully sue a white man in court.
False -
Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India.
True -
Martha Kent is the mother of Clark Kent (Superman).
True -
Jeanine played the role of Stifler's mom in 'American Pie'.
False -
Abigail Adams and Barbara Bush both had husbands who served as US Presidents.
True -
Four of the four children of Harriet Tubman died of yellow fever.
False -
Mary Tyler Moore played the role of Mattie on the TV show 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'.
True -
Richie was the son whose mother Mary Tyler Moore played on the show.
True -
Debbie Reynolds played the role of Carrie Fisher's mother in 'Star Wars'.
True -
Lois was the mother of Meg and Carrie Fisher in 'Game of Thrones'.
False -
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Madonna Litta.
True -
Gaia is the Roman goddess often cited as the 'mother of all living'.
True -
Linda Belcher is the famous mom on the sitcom 'The Loud House'.
False -
Barbara Billingsley played the role of June Cleaver in 'Leave It to Beaver'.
True -
Judy Garland played the role of the magical housekeeper and Marge Simpson's mother in the musical film 'The Wizard of Oz'.
True -
Blythe Danner played the role of Gwyneth Paltrow's mother in 'Friends' and 'The Wonder Years'.
False -
Tracy McConnell played the role of Lorelai Gilmore in 'Gilmore Girls'.
True -
Florence Henderson played the role of Carol Brady in 'The Brady Bunch'.
True -
Nancy Cartwright voiced the role of Bart Simpson in 'The Simpsons'.
True -
Florida Evans played the role of the strict yet loving mother in 'Good Times'.
False -
Esther Rolle played the role of Florida Evans in 'Good Times'.
True -
Judy Garland's mother, Blythe Danner, was also an accomplished actress and dancer.
True -
Willow Smith is the famous singer and actress whose mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, is also an actress, screenwriter, and producer.
True -
Kate Hudson is the daughter of goldie hawn and is also a well-known actress and producer
True -
Molly Weasley is the mother of Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' universe.
True -
The most common name that actors have chosen for their mothers in film is 'Emma'.
False: The most common name for actresses is actually 'Mary', and for actors it is 'John'. -
A Russian woman gave birth to eight children, setting a world record.
False -
Adam Sandler's mother claims he only loves his bed and his mama.
True -
Marie Curie and her daughter, also called Marie Curie, won Nobel Prizes in different fields.
True
