With June 18 fast approaching, take our fun trivia quiz to find out how much you know about the celebration and about famous dads around the world
PHOTOS COURTESY OF Wikipedia
1. When do we celebrate Father’s Day in Hong Kong this year?
A. June 4
B. June 18
C. June 21
2. Where did Father’s Day originate?
A. Washington, US
B. Rio de Janeiro,Brazil
C. Stockholm, Sweden
3. When was Father’s Day first celebrated?
A. June 16, 1880
B. June 19, 1910
C. June 13, 1970
4. What is the official flower for Father’s Day?
A. Sunflower
B. Rose
C. Forget-me-not
5. Which gift is most often purchased on Father’s Day?
A. Clothes
B. Electronics
C. Cards
6. What is the name of the father in the Addams Family?
A. Patrick Addams
B. Gomez Addams
C. Garry Addams
7. How many sons did Pharaoh Ramses ll father?
A. 12
B. 52
C. 60
8. When was the word ‘dad’ first recorded?
A. The 1500s
B. The 1900s
C. The 1700s
9. Which famous dad was married to Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie?
A. Jim Carrey
B. Brad Pitt
C. Leonardo DiCaprio
10. The males of which bird species keep their eggs warm for two months while the mother is away feeding?
A. Sparrows
B. Penguins
C. Ostriches
11. Who sang the song My Father’s House?
A. Elton John
B. Elvis Presley
C. Bruce Springsteen
12. Which member of the British Royal Family was playing squash when his first son was born?
A. Prince Philip
B. Prince William
C. King Charles
13. What is the name of the fictional elderly man often depicted with a long white beard and holding an hourglass?
A. Father Time
B. The Sandman
C. Father Christmas
14. What is the name of Simba’s father in the popular Disney film The Lion King?
A. Pumbaa
B. Timon
C. Mufasa
15. Which infamous Mongolian emperor is thought to be the father to thousands of children?
A. Ögedei Khan
B. Genghis Khan
C. Güyük Khan
16. Which country celebrates Father’s Day in December?
A. Thailand
B. Germany
C. Russia
17. What is the name of the father in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
A. Atticus Finch
B. Arthur Weasley
C. Mr. Bennet
18. In which film does Eddie Murphy star as the ultimate stay-at-home dad?
A. Cheaper by the Dozen
B. Fatherhood
C. Daddy Daycare
19. According to the James Brown song, papas got a brand new what?
A. Briefcase
B. Bag
C. Belt
20. Who is known as the father of modern medicine?
A. Galen
B. Andreas Vesalius
C. Hippocrates