October is full of fascinating facts, from spooky holidays like Halloween to celestial events marking the calendar. Do you know which month follows September or the traditional name for October’s full moon? Our trivia will test your knowledge of October’s history, symbols, and global celebrations.
Whether you’re curious about the origins of the Gregorian calendar or want to guess the birthstones and zodiac signs tied to October, this quiz offers a fun challenge for all ages. Ready to prove how much you really know about this pivotal autumn month?
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What month comes after September?
July
July
November
November
August
August
October
October
What month comes before November?
December
December
August
August
October
October
September
September
How many days does October have?
30
30
31
31
28
28
29
29
What is the tenth month of the year?
October
October
August
August
September
September
November
November
What number is the month of October in the Gregorian calendar?
11th
11th
10th
10th
9th
9th
12th
12th
What holiday is celebrated by many countries around the world on October 31?
Christmas
Christmas
Halloween
Halloween
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
In the Northern Hemisphere, October is a middle month of which season?
spring
spring
summer
summer
winter
winter
autumn
autumn
In the Southern Hemisphere, October is a middle month of which season?
autumn
autumn
spring
spring
summer
summer
winter
winter
What Mexican holiday, also known as Day of the Dead, celebrates those who have died?
Las Posadas
Las Posadas
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas Patrias
Fiestas Patrias
What German festival celebrates the craft of beer making?
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Maypole Festival
Maypole Festival
Carnival
Carnival
Christmas Market
Christmas Market
What is October’s birth flower?
Marigold
Marigold
birth flower
birth flower
the calendula
the calendula
Rose
Rose
What zodiac sign falls from September 23 to October 22?
Scorpio
Scorpio
Virgo
Virgo
Libra
Libra
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
What zodiac sign falls from October 23 to November 22?
Libra
Libra
Scorpio
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Capricorn
When is National Pumpkin Day?
September 15th
September 15th
October 26
October 26
October 1st
October 1st
November 10th
November 10th
What is the traditional name for the October Full Moon?
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon
Blue Moon
Blue Moon
Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon
Hunter’s Moon
Hunter’s Moon
What are the two birthstones for October?
Amethyst and Topaz
Amethyst and Topaz
Diamond and Sapphire
Diamond and Sapphire
Ruby and Emerald
Ruby and Emerald
Opal and Tourmaline
Opal and Tourmaline
What was the first satellite launched into orbit by the Soviet Union?
Sputnik
Sputnik
Soyuz
Soyuz
Apollo
Apollo
Vostok
Vostok
What two meteor showers appear in October?
Lyrids and Aquarids
Lyrids and Aquarids
the Draconids and the Orionids
the Draconids and the Orionids
Perseids and Geminids
Perseids and Geminids
Draconids and Leonids
Draconids and Leonids
What does Sputnik mean in Russian?
fellow traveler or satellite
fellow traveler or satellite
Pioneer
Pioneer
Flying Object
Flying Object
Little Star
Little Star
When did the Space Age begin?
October 4, 1957
October 4, 1957
April 12, 1961
April 12, 1961
November 3, 1957
November 3, 1957
July 20, 1969
July 20, 1969
When did the modern Gregorian calendar start?
September 1, 1752
September 1, 1752
March 15, 44 BC
March 15, 44 BC
January 1, 1600
January 1, 1600
October 4, 1582
October 4, 1582
What is the name ‘October’ derived from?
decem
decem
novem
novem
octo
octo
septem
septem
What does octo mean in Latin?
ten
ten
eight
eight
seven
seven
nine
nine
From what Latin word does October come?
Septem
Septem
Octōber
Octōber
Novem
Novem
Decem
Decem
What was October in the early Roman year?
the tenth month
the tenth month
the eighth month
the eighth month
the ninth month
the ninth month
the seventh month
the seventh month
Who added January and February to the calendar in 700 BC?
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Numa Pompilius
Numa Pompilius
Romulus
Romulus
Augustus Caesar
Augustus Caesar
How many US presidents were born in October?
Four
Four
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
Five
Five
What does the Greek word ‘opallios’ mean?
to see a change in color
to see a change in color
precious stone
precious stone
rainbow
rainbow
hidden beauty
hidden beauty
From what Sinhalese words does the name ‘tourmaline’ come?
ratna deepa
ratna deepa
tura mali
tura mali
maha lila
maha lila
galu nuwara
galu nuwara
What do the Sinhalese words ‘tura mali’ mean?
stone of mixed colors
stone of mixed colors
shining gem
shining gem
water stone
water stone
earth’s treasure
earth’s treasure
How many days did Sputnik I send a beeping radio signal?
30
30
21
21
60
60
7
7
How much did Sputnik weigh?
200 kilograms
200 kilograms
83.6 kilograms
83.6 kilograms
50 kilograms
50 kilograms
100 kilograms
100 kilograms
What two countries practice trick-or-treating and host Halloween-themed parties?
United Kingdom and Australia
United Kingdom and Australia
Germany and Italy
Germany and Italy
Mexico and France
Mexico and France
The United States and Canada
The United States and Canada
Which countries celebrate Halloween with parades and public gatherings?
Japan and Ireland
Japan and Ireland
Egypt and India
Egypt and India
Brazil and Argentina
Brazil and Argentina
China and Korea
China and Korea
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