The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 6-1-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Where is this building lit up in rainbow lights to celebrate Pride?
- San Francisco
- New York City
- Miami
Correct Answer: San Francisco
Fact: In today’s image, San Francisco City Hall glows in the colors of the rainbow. San Francisco Pride is usually held at the end of June. The Civic Center is a focal point for the celebration, providing entertainment stages for performers and hosting events such as Pride for Breakfast.
Question 2: Which was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage?
- New York
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
Correct Answer: Massachusetts
Fact: Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish got married in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004. They were the first same-sex couple to legally marry in the US. The Massachusetts Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in November 2003, making it the first state to do so.
Question 3: What was the first ever LGBTQIA+ movie to win an Academy Award for Best Picture?
- Brokeback Mountain
- Moonlight
- Philadelphia
Correct Answer: Moonlight
Fact: In 2017, ‘Moonlight’ won Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards. While many other LGBTQIA+-centered movies have been nominated in the past, such as ‘Philadelphia’ or ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Moonlight’ was the first one to win an Oscar in the category.