Get ready to FALL in love with our quizzically quirky, autumn-themed trivia! This is a harvest of hilarity, a cornucopia of curiosities, and a bushel of brain-busters. So, whether you’re a trivia newbie or a seasoned nut, leaf your worries behind, branch out of your comfort zone, and let’s get this autumn party started! And remember, when the going gets tough, keep in mind: autumn leaves may fall, but trivia champions stand tall!
1. In what year did the Pilgrims have their harvest meal, which is the inspiration behind the annual Thanksgiving celebration?
2. Which planet can be seen easily during the autumn months due to its bright visibility?
3. What is the biological process called that changes leaf colors in the fall?
4. In which country is the famous harvest festival ‘Oktoberfest’ celebrated?
5. Name the bird that travels over 2,400 miles during the fall to escape the North American winter.
6. What is the traditional Halloween candy made from corn syrup, honey, and butter?
7. Which famous English poet wrote the poem “To Autumn”?
8. What are pumpkins generally used for during Halloween?
9. Which American artist is famous for his depictions of the rural American autumn in his paintings such as Maine Autumn?
10. Name two sports predominantly associated with autumn in the United States.
11. What day marks the start of the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere?
12. Which plant, besides pumpkins, is commonly used in fall decorations?
13. What is the main ingredient in a traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie?
14. What festival is also known as the Moon Festival which is celebrated in China during autumn?
15. What animal is traditionally associated with Halloween?
16. On which day does ‘All Souls Day’, a day to remember the dead, fall in autumn?
17. Which famous fall event took place on October 29, 1929?
18. Which tree produces acorns, a common fall scenery attribute?
19. What is the second full moon in a month commonly referred to as, which can sometimes be seen in autumn?
20. Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
21. Which popular fall fruit is a member of the rose family?
22. What is the name of the November meteor shower that’s a fall favorite for stargazers?
23. Which famous American novel prominently features a scene with an autumnal golden afternoon?
24. What day does Daylight Saving Time typically end on in the fall?
25. According to Irish legend, what must you do if you want to keep fairies from stealing your children during the fall season?
26. Name a famous classical music piece inspired by fall.
27. Which flower, often associated with funerals, blooms in the fall?
28. What historical event is celebrated on Columbus Day during the fall?
29. Which national park is known for its beautiful fall colors?
30. What is the term for the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox?
31. Which artist wrote the song “Autumn Leaves”, a popular jazz standard?
32. Which world-famous marathon typically takes place in the autumn in New York City?
33. Who was the famous person born on October 14, 1890, who went on to become a U.S. President?
34. What is the traditional name for the last full moon of autumn?
35. Name the “Halloween” series film that does not feature the character Michael Myers.
36. In Greek mythology, whose descent to the Underworld is used to explain the onset of autumn and winter?
37. What peculiarity does the autumnal equinox day have concerning day and night?
38. How does the Fall Equinox affect the Earth’s two hemispheres?
39. What annual event, starting in September, attracts film enthusiasts to Canada?
40. Which U.S. state holds the world record for the largest pumpkin pie, a fall favorite?
41. Which tree species’ leaves turn a vibrant red in fall?
42. What is the primary flavor in a traditional fall drink, cider?
43. What is the name of the famous autumn horse racing event held in Louisville, Kentucky?
44. Which famous British band had a hit with the song “Autumn Almanac”?
45. What does the autumn festival Sukkot celebrate in Jewish tradition?
46. What traditional autumn activity includes making a doll-like figure from old clothes and straw?
47. What herb is traditionally harvested in the fall and used in Thanksgiving recipes?
48. Who directed the classic fall movie “When Harry Met Sally”?
49. What’s the name of the farm tool that’s also the symbol of the Harvest Moon in folklore?
50. What national holiday in India, usually occurring in the fall, is known as the “Festival of Lights”?
51. Which American football team won the Super Bowl in January of 2022, capping off the fall 2021 season?
52. What is the most popular fall fair snack that’s made by dipping apples in a hot sugar syrup?
53. In Japan, viewing autumn leaves is a tradition known as what?
54. What’s the name of the fall phenomenon when the sun illuminates the waters of Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park?
55. Which famous person, born on October 28, 1955, co-founded Microsoft?
56. What significant event in sports history occurred on October 3, 1951?
57. What’s a common name for fall because of the dropping (or ‘falling’) of leaves from the trees?
58. Which novel, set during the Salem witch trials, is a popular read during the fall season?
59. Which common autumn weather event results from the contrast between warm land temperatures and cooler sea temperatures?
60. What date is the autumn equinox typically observed in the Southern Hemisphere?
61. What flower is known as a classic fall perennial and often seen in fall wedding bouquets?
62. What famous fall festival in Germany unofficially signals the start of the fall season?
63. Which constellation, containing seven stars, is most visible in the Northern Hemisphere during the fall?
64. What substance do trees reabsorb from their leaves before they fall, giving the leaves their yellow color?
65. What event has occurred on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States since 1863?
66. Which famous author’s birth on September 21, 1947, falls during the autumn season?
67. Which U.S. state is famous for its fall foliage, attracting over a million tourists each year?
68. What is the festival known as Dia de los Muertos, observed in autumn, more commonly known as in English?
69. Which traditional fall crop, often associated with Halloween, is technically a fruit?
70. What do people commonly do at fall apple festivals?
71. What significant global event began on October 24, 1929?
72. What animal species relies on the fall acorn drop for its winter food supply?
73. What fall event involves “springing forward” in March and “falling back” in November?
74. What do Americans celebrate on the second Monday of October?
75. Which famous folk song includes the lyrics “fall is here, hear the yell”?
76. What significant event happened on November 22, 1963?
77. What is the largest mammal that migrates for the fall season?
78. What is the French term for the late-harvesting of grapes in the fall?
79. Which bird, common in North America, is known for its fall migration in a V-formation?
80. In which city would you find the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany, attracting over 500,000 visitors each fall?
How Did You Do, Wise Willow Tree?
Well, that was a gourd time, wasn’t it? We hope you enjoyed our colorful quiz of autumnal amusement. Don’t let your trivia journey FALL short here. For more fun and fascinating quizzes, be sure to check out the rest of our offerings at Trivia Bliss. Until then, may your mind stay sharp as a pine needle and your wits as bright as autumn leaves!
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