Some scholars say the month of May was named after the Greek goddess Maia, the daughter of Atlas. The Roman poet Ovid said May is named for the maiores, Latin for “elders.” May is National Hamburger Month, and National Smile Month. Here are some questions about one of the yummiest months to make you smile.
(1) In the early 20th century Anna Jarvis made what holiday popular in the United States, but later regretted it becoming too commercialized?
(2) May was a young woman who married a 60-year-old knight named Januarie, in what 14th century work?
(3) Starting in April but ending in May, what holiday, celebrated by hundreds of millions, translates as ‘dryness’ or ‘scorched heat’?
(4) The Kentucky Derby is usually held in May but is postponed this year until September 5th. The greatest horse to run the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat, had what amazing physical feature discovered after his death?
(5) Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of victory by the Mexican Army over what country’s army?
(6) On May 14th, 1998, 76.3 million people tuned into what TV show?
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