It's that time of year again - the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming! Spring is finally here, and with it comes a whole host of new knowledge to discover.
From the origins of your favorite spices to the hidden gems of far-off lands, there's so much to learn about this season of renewal. So why not put your springtime knowledge to the test with our latest quiz? From festivals to famous paintings, we've curated a range of spring-related questions that will challenge even the most seasoned spring enthusiasts.
So grab a cup of rose tea, put on your thinking cap, and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of springtime trivia. Whether you're a budding genius or a curious beginner, there's something for everyone in this quiz. If you are ready to see if you have got what it takes to ace this spring trivia quiz, then let's get started!
Let's start off easy. The Japanese welcome spring by organizing significant viewings of what flower?
Lavender
Carnation
Cherry blossom
Orchid
Primavera means spring in what language?
Italian
Greek
Chinese
Afrikaans
What flower did Vincent van Gogh famously paint?
Sunflower
Corn poppy
Thistle
Dahlia
My love is a rose in springtime. Is this an analogy or a metaphor?
Both
Neither
Metaphor
Analogy
This creature, also called a woodchuck, hibernates until March or April. What's it called?
Meerkat
Warthog
Jackrabbit
Groundhog
Spring rolls are a popular dish in what cuisine?
Indonesian cuisine
Vietnamese cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Portuguese cuisine
In what country might you find millions of people celebrating the colorful festival known as Holi?
Italy
Spain
India
Brazil
True or false: Tornadoes in the United States are most common in spring.
False
True
This lush and fragrant flower is native to the warmer regions of Asia, and Oceania. It can be made into tea and also is used in perfumes. What is its name?
Sunflower
Gardenia
Jasmine
Marigold
A reliable spring bloomer, this tree and/or its flower are the state symbols of Virginia, New Jersey, Missouri, and North Carolina, as well as the official flower of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Can you name it?
Linden
Dogwood
Cherry blossom
Dahlia
The term "spring ___" refers to physiological and psychological changes in the body related to the arrival of spring, such as increased sexual appetite, daydreaming, and restlessness.
Migraine
Ecstasy
Headache
Fever
Here's the halfway point! Tulip mania in the 1600s was one of the first recorded examples of:
A speculative bubble
A great depression
A welfare system
An economic recession
In what month is Earth Day celebrated?
October
August
April
September
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of spring and nature?
Aphrodite
Hestia
Persephone
Athena
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: There are lots of flowers in the park; however, you can see them only at certain times of the year.
In
Only
However
The rose is the national flower of which country?
United States of America
Cape Verde
Georgia
Honduras
Is hyacinth animal, plant or mineral?
None of these
Mineral
Plant
Animal
Can you tell us the name of this common species of duck?
Canvasback
Whistling duck
Mallard
American black duck
With a name meaning "equator" in Spanish, which nation has a charming capital that is known as the "City of Eternal Spring"?
Peru
Paraguay
Bolivia
Ecuador
Almost at the end! The Crocus flower blooms in the spring, and there is also an autumn-blooming form from which a pricey spice is derived. The flower comes up very early in spring, even occasionally making its first appearance before the winter's snow is gone. What spice is made from a Crocus flower?
Black pepper
Caraway seeds
Saffron
Star anise
What is the main purpose of a plant's flower?
To support the plant
To produce seeds
To soak up water
Well, you have come to the end of this quiz! Here's the final one: what plant does vanilla come from?