Question 1: Who was the mother who inspired the creation of Mother’s Day as a national holiday?
- Ann Jarvis
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Nancy Reagan
Correct Answer: Ann Jarvis
Fact: Ann Jarvis was an activist who worked during and after the Civil War to keep her community together. In 1908, her daughter Anna organized a memorial ceremony for her mother and all mothers. Anna Jarvis then campaigned for Mother's Day to become a national holiday, which finally happened in 1914.
Question 2: Which flower is associated with Mother’s Day?
- Carnation
- Daisy
- Tulip
Correct Answer: Carnation
Fact: Carnations are linked to Mother's Day because of Anna Jarvis. Jarvis believed that these flowers symbolized the purity, strength, and endurance of motherhood. Did you know that Mother's Day is one of the biggest days for sales of flowers and greeting cards in the US?
Question 3: What is a baby guanaco called?
- Macho
- Chulengo
- Fawn
Correct Answer: Chulengo
Fact: Guancos are related to llamas and alpacas. They give birth to chulengos, who are born after a gestation period of about 11 months. At birth, chulengos are precocial, meaning they are relatively mature and mobile, able to stand and walk shortly after birth. After a year of wandering along with the herd, the male guanaco is chased off by the dominant male of the herd.
The above questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 5-12-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!