Mothers are a crucial part of our society. It's no wonder why we celebrate Mother's Day every year. So as our way of honoring mothers, we've put together a list of trivia questions and answers for all the special moms in our lives. Here's a trivia collection of all questions about moms in our culture, Mother's Day traditions, Mother's Day facts, and much more. Enjoy this Mother's Day trivia collection!
In what month does Mother’s Day take place in Canada, Australia, and the U.S.?
May Click to see the answer
In the Bible, who is known as the first Mother?
Eve
How many weeks is an average pregnancy?
40 weeks
Who was the woman who started the tradition of celebrating Mother’s Day in the U.S.?
Anna Jarvis
The oldest first-time mother gave birth in 2019. How old was she?
74 years old
What flower is associated with Mother’s Day?
Carnations
What is the highest number of children born to one mother?
69 Click to see the answer
Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for which industry?
Restaurants
What is the most popular item purchased as a gift for Mother’s Day?
Greeting cards
In Greek mythology, who is the mother of the gods?
Rhea
Who is the leading actress in the film “Mamma Mia”?
Amanda Seyfried
Name the famous Catholic nun who was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for “her work bringing help to suffering humanity”?
Mother Teresa
What famous British pop girl band sang the song “Mama”?
Spice Girls
What is the mammal native to Africa that gives birth while standing up?
Giraffe
The first goddess in Greek mythology can be called “Mother Earth,” but she is also known by what other name?
Gaia
What is the name of Harry Potter’s mother?
Lily J. Potter Click to see the answer
Which American rock band released the popular song “Stacy’s Mom”?
Fountains of Wayne
What is known as “the mother of invention”?
Necessity
How many phone calls are made on Mother’s Day each year?
122 million
Carmelina Fedele is the mother of the heaviest baby ever born. How many pounds did her son weigh at birth?
22 lbs
What is the marsupial that is known for having the smallest mammal at birth?
Honey possum
What percentage of annual flower purchases does Mother’s Day account for?
24%
For the Roman Catholic Church, Mother’s Day is a day of admiration for whom?
The Virgin Mary
How many diapers does the average mom change during the first three months of motherhood?
700 Click to see the answer
Shortest birth interval between two children is?
208 days apart
________ father was a surgeon and her mother was a dedicated suffragette and early crusader for birth control.
Katherine Hepburn's
The youngest mother to give birth is aged?
5 years old
Where can the earliest known celebration of mothers be traced back?
Ancient Greece
What are the odds of a woman giving birth to twins?
1 in 33
In the popular TV show “Game of Thrones,” who is known as “The Mother of Dragons”?
Daenerys Targaryen
What is the average age for first-time moms in the United States?
27
What ancient Roman festival is considered a forerunner of Mother's Day?
Hilaria
In France, Mother's Day began as an attempt to honor mothers with _____.
Large families
More _____ are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year.
phone calls
How do children in Serbia celebrate Mother's Day?
Tying mother up
Anjelica Houston is well-known for her role as the mother in this popular film.
The Addams Family Click to see the answer
What famous song by the Beatles is inspired by Paul McCartney’s mother?
Let It Be
Who is Luke Skywalker’s mother in the Star Wars trilogy?
Padme Amidala
Who was known as the “Mother of Modern Physics”?
Marie Curie
Who is the famous cartoon mother known for having yellow skin?
Marge Simpson
How much do Americans spend on Mother’s Day annually?
28 billion
What species of animals have the longest pregnancy at 22 months?
Elephants
What is the highest number of babies a mother has had in one birth?
8
What Latin word did “Mother” originate from?
Mater
The Italian Renaissance painting titled “Madonna Litta” features a mother breastfeeding her infant child. Which famous artist created this painting?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What does a white carnation represent on Mother’s Day?
A mother that has passed
What year was the first-ever test-tube baby born?
1978