Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity and honor LGBTQ+ history. Many people want to learn more but don’t know where to start.
Trivia questions can be a fun way to increase knowledge and spark discussions about LGBTQ+ topics. I’ve compiled a big list of Pride trivia questions to help you learn and have fun. These questions cover various aspects of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and achievements.
In this article, you’ll find 177+ trivia questions perfect for Pride Month events, gatherings with friends, or personal learning. I’ve organized them into categories to make it easy to find what interests you most.
Get ready to test your knowledge and learn new facts about the LGBTQ+ community!
The Ultimate List of Pride Trivia Questions
1. In what year did the Stonewall Riots occur, marking a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights?
A: 1969
2. Who was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California?
A: Harvey Milk
3. What year was homosexuality removed from the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)?
A: 1973
4. Who is known as the “Mother of Pride” for her role in organizing the first Pride march?
A: Brenda Howard
5. What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ rights organization in the United States, founded in 1924?
A: The Society for Human Rights
6. Which ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos is associated with female same-sex love?
A: Sappho
7. In what year did the World Health Organization declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder?
A: 1990
8. Who was the first openly LGBTQ+ person to win a Pulitzer Prize?
A: Tennessee Williams
9. What was the name of the HIV/AIDS activist group formed in 1987 known for its direct-action protests?
A: ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
10. Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001?
A: The Netherlands
11. Who is considered the first modern lesbian activist in the United States?
A: Barbara Gittings
12. What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ magazine published in the United States in 1953?
A: ONE
13. Which British mathematician and codebreaker was prosecuted for homosexual acts in 1952?
A: Alan Turing
14. What year did the American Psychiatric Association remove homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses?
A: 1973
15. Who was the first openly gay U.S. ambassador, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1999?
A: James Hormel
16. Who designed the original Rainbow Pride Flag in 1978?
A: Gilbert Baker
17. What do the colors of the Transgender Pride Flag represent?
A: Blue for boys, pink for girls, and white for those who are transitioning or non-binary
18. Which symbol, consisting of two interlocking female symbols, represents lesbianism?
A: The double Venus symbol
19. What does the black triangle symbolize in LGBTQ+ history?
A: It was used to identify lesbians in Nazi concentration camps
20. How many stripes are in the original Rainbow Pride Flag designed by Gilbert Baker?
A: Eight
21. What animal is often used as a symbol for the bear subculture within the gay community?
A: The bear paw
22. Which color was added to the Rainbow Pride Flag in 2017 to represent people of color?
A: Brown
23. What does the purple rhinoceros symbolize in LGBTQ+ history?
A: It was an early symbol of the gay rights movement in the 1970s
24. Which flag represents the asexual community?
A: The flag with black, grey, white, and purple horizontal stripes
25. What does the labrys (double-headed axe) symbolize in lesbian culture?
A: Strength and self-sufficiency
26. Which mythical creature is often used as a symbol for bisexuality?
A: The unicorn
27. What do the yellow and purple colors in the Intersex Pride Flag represent?
A: Yellow represents non-binary gender, and purple represents a mix of male and female
28. Which flower is often used as a symbol in the lesbian community?
A: The violet
29. What does the lambda symbol (λ) represent in LGBTQ+ culture?
A: Gay and lesbian rights
30. Which flag features pink, yellow, and blue horizontal stripes to represent pansexuality?
A: The Pansexual Pride Flag
31. What was the first mainstream U.S. television show to feature a gay couple as main characters?
A: Will & Grace
32. Which 2005 film, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, is considered a landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema?
A: Brokeback Mountain
33. Who was the first openly gay host of a U.S. late-night talk show?
A: Ellen DeGeneres
34. Which 1990 documentary brought voguing and ball culture to mainstream attention?
A: Paris Is Burning
35. What was the first LGBTQ+ themed TV show to win an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series?
A: Modern Family
36. Which openly gay singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, bringing attention to LGBTQ+ rights?
A: Conchita Wurst
37. What groundbreaking 1985 film depicted the AIDS crisis in its early years?
A: An Early Frost
38. Which TV series, premiering in 2013, focused on the lives of LGBTQ+ women in prison?
A: Orange Is the New Black
39. Who was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award?
A: Laverne Cox
40. What 1999 film, starring Hilary Swank, told the true story of transgender man Brandon Teena?
A: Boys Don’t Cry
41. Which popular animated series featured the first same-sex wedding on children’s TV in 2019?
A: Arthur
42. What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ character in a Pixar film, featured in “Onward” (2020)?
A: Officer Specter
43. Which 1996 film, starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams, was one of the first mainstream comedies to feature gay main characters?
A: The Birdcage
44. What reality TV show, premiering in 2009, brought drag culture to mainstream audiences?
A: RuPaul’s Drag Race
45. Which 2018 film, starring Rami Malek, depicted the life of bisexual rock icon Freddie Mercury?
A: Bohemian Rhapsody
46. In which year did the U.S. Supreme Court legalize same-sex marriage nationwide?
A: 2015
47. What was the name of the 2003 U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down sodomy laws?
A: Lawrence v. Texas
48. Which country was the first to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in 1989?
A: Denmark
49. What U.S. policy regarding LGBTQ+ military service was repealed in 2011?
A: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
50. In what year did the World Health Organization remove transgender identity from its list of mental disorders?
A: 2019
51. Which 1996 U.S. law defined marriage as between one man and one woman before being struck down?
A: Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
52. What was the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004?
A: Massachusetts
53. Which 2020 U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination?
A: Bostock v. Clayton County
54. In what year did the U.K. pass the Gender Recognition Act, allowing transgender people to legally change their gender?
A: 2004
55. Which country became the first to constitutionally prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in 1996?
A: South Africa
56. What was the name of the first openly gay U.S. federal judge, confirmed in 1994?
A: Deborah Batts
57. In which year did the U.S. lift its ban on HIV-positive people entering the country?
A: 2010
58. What 1993 Hawaii Supreme Court case was the first to rule that prohibiting same-sex marriage might be unconstitutional?
A: Baehr v. Lewin
59. Which country became the first to allow same-sex couples to jointly adopt children in 2001?
A: The Netherlands
60. What was the name of the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act?
A: United States v. Windsor
61. In which city was the first Pride parade held in 1970?
A: New York City
62. What is the name of the largest Pride celebration in Latin America, held annually in São Paulo, Brazil?
A: São Paulo Pride Parade
63. Which European city hosts Europride, a pan-European international LGBTQ+ event?
A: It rotates among different European cities each year
64. What is the name of the annual LGBTQ+ film festival held in San Francisco?
A: Frameline
65. Which Asian country held its first legal Pride parade in 2019?
A: Taiwan
66. What is the name of the annual LGBTQ+ winter pride event held in Aspen, Colorado?
A: Aspen Gay Ski Week
67. Which city hosts the world’s largest Pride celebration, with over 5 million attendees?
A: São Paulo, Brazil
68. What is the name of the annual LGBTQ+ festival held in Palm Springs, California?
A: The Dinah
69. Which African country held its first Pride parade in 2012, making it the first in East Africa?
A: Uganda
70. What is the name of the annual LGBTQ+ pride event held in Sydney, Australia?
A: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
71. Which European city hosts the Canal Pride, a boat parade through the city’s canals?
A: Amsterdam, Netherlands
72. What is the name of the largest Pride celebration in the United Kingdom?
A: London Pride
73. Which Caribbean island hosts the largest Pride celebration in the region?
A: Puerto Rico (San Juan Pride)
74. What is the name of the annual LGBTQ+ ski week held in Whistler, Canada?
A: Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
75. Which Middle Eastern city held its first public Pride event in 2019?
A: Amman, Jordan
76. What does GLAAD stand for in the context of LGBTQ+ advocacy?
A: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
77. Who founded the Human Rights Campaign in 1980?
A: Steve Endean
78. What is the name of the oldest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the United States?
A: The Mattachine Society
79. Which organization, founded in 1973, provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth?
A: The Trevor Project
80. What is the name of the international LGBTQ+ rights organization founded in 1978 by Robert Mellors?
A: ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)
81. Who founded the National Center for Transgender Equality in 2003?
A: Mara Keisling
82. What organization, founded in 1983, works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people?
A: Lambda Legal
83. Which LGBTQ+ rights organization was founded by Larry Kramer in 1987 in response to the AIDS crisis?
A: ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
84. What is the name of the organization that works to elect LGBTQ+ leaders to public office in the U.S.?
A: Victory Fund
85. Which organization, founded in 1998, works to promote the rights of LGBTQ+ students in schools?
A: GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)
86. What is the name of the organization that provides free legal services to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers?
A: Immigration Equality
87. Which activist group, founded in 1992, works to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in sports?
A: Athlete Ally
88. What organization, founded in 1973, works to promote LGBTQ+ equality through litigation, education, and public policy work?
A: National LGBTQ Task Force
89. Which international organization works to document human rights violations against LGBTQ+ people worldwide?
A: OutRight Action International
90. What is the name of the organization that provides resources and support for LGBTQ+ families?
A: Family Equality Council
91. What does the “Q” stand for in LGBTQ+?
A: It can stand for either “Queer” or “Questioning”
92. What term describes a person who doesn’t experience sexual attraction?
A: Asexual
93. What does “cisgender” mean?
A: A person whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth
94. What is the term for a person who is attracted to people regardless of gender?
A: Pansexual
95. What does “non-binary” mean in terms of gender identity?
A: Someone who doesn’t identify exclusively as male or female
96. What is the term for a person whose gender identity is different from their sex assigned at birth?
A: Transgender
97. What does “intersex” mean?
A: A person born with sex characteristics that don’t fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies
98. What is the term for a person who experiences romantic attraction but not sexual attraction?
A: Aromantic
99. What does “gender expression” refer to?
A: The external appearance of one’s gender identity, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, haircut, or voice
100. What is the term for a person who is attracted to both men and women?
A: Bisexual
101. What does “gender fluid” mean?
A: A person whose gender identity shifts or changes over time
102. What is the term for a woman who is primarily attracted to other women?
A: Lesbian
103. What does “TERF” stand for in LGBTQ+ discourse?
A: Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist
104. What is the term for a person who doesn’t identify with any gender?
A: Agender
105. What does “heteronormativity” mean?
A: The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or “normal” sexual orientation
106. Who wrote the groundbreaking novel “The Well of Loneliness” in 1928?
A: Radclyffe Hall
107. Which American poet wrote “Howl,” a landmark work in gay literature?
A: Allen Ginsberg
108. Who is the author of “Orlando,” a novel featuring a protagonist who changes gender?
A: Virginia Woolf
109. Which artist is known for his homoerotic drawings of muscular men?
A: Tom of Finland
110. Who wrote the play “The Laramie Project” about the murder of Matthew Shepard?
A: Moisés Kaufman
111. Which author wrote “Giovanni’s Room,” a novel exploring themes of homosexuality and bisexuality?
A: James Baldwin
112. Who is the creator of the graphic novel series “Fun Home”?
A: Alison Bechdel
113. Which British author wrote “Maurice,” a novel about same-sex love in early 20th century England?
A: E.M. Forster
114. Who painted “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird,” often associated with LGBTQ+ iconography?
A: Frida Kahlo
115. Which poet wrote “The Color of Love,” often considered a sapphic classic?
A: Audre Lorde
116. Who is the author of “Stone Butch Blues,” an influential novel about lesbian and transgender experiences?
A: Leslie Feinberg
117. Which photographer is known for his portraits of drag queens and transgender women in the 1960s and 1970s?
A: Nan Goldin
118. Who wrote the poetry collection “The Man with Night Sweats” about the AIDS crisis?
A: Thom Gunn
119. Which artist created the iconic “Silence = Death” poster for AIDS activism?
A: Avram Finkelstein and the Silence = Death Project
120. Who wrote the novel “Rubyfruit Jungle,” considered a landmark in lesbian literature?
A: Rita Mae Brown
121. Who was the first openly gay athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?
A: Greg Louganis
122. Which former NBA player came out as gay in 2013, becoming the first openly gay active player in a major American sport?
A: Jason Collins
123. Who was the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics?
A: Laurel Hubbard
124. Which tennis player, known for her activism, came out as gay in 1981?
A: Billie Jean King
125. Who was the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team?
A: Michael Sam
126. Which openly lesbian soccer player won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
A: Megan Rapinoe
127. Who was the first openly gay figure skater to win a medal at the Winter Olympics?
A: Eric Radford
128. Which openly gay diver won a gold medal for Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A: Tom Daley
129. Who was the first openly transgender person to compete on a U.S. national team?
A: Chris Mosier
130. Which WNBA player came out as gay in 2013, becoming one of the first openly gay athletes in professional sports?
A: Brittney Griner
131. Who was the first openly gay male athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal?
A: Gus Kenworthy
132. Which openly lesbian boxer won gold at the 2012 London Olympics?
A: Nicola Adams
133. Who was the first openly gay player in Major League Soccer?
A: Robbie Rogers
134. Which openly gay figure skater won bronze at the 2018 Winter Olympics?
A: Adam Rippon
135. Who was the first openly transgender woman to play in a professional sports league in the United States?
A: Fallon Fox (Mixed Martial Arts)
136. Who was the openly gay British computer scientist and cryptanalyst who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II?
A: Alan Turing
137. What is PrEP, an important development in LGBTQ+ health?
A: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a medication to prevent HIV infection
138. Who was the first openly gay person to win a Nobel Prize?
A: Sir J. Fraser Stoddart (Chemistry, 2016)
139. What is the name of the procedure that uses antiretroviral therapy to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child?
A: PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission)
140. Which openly gay British scientist is known for his work on the human genome project?
A: Sir Paul Nurse
141. What does HIV stand for?
A: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
142. Who was the first openly lesbian astronaut to go to space?
A: Sally Ride
143. What is gender dysphoria?
A: The distress a person feels due to a mismatch between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth
144. Which openly gay scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020?
A: Jennifer Doudna
145. What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commonly used for in the transgender community?
A: To align a person’s physical characteristics with their gender identity
146. Who was the openly gay biologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of fruit fly genetics?
A: Alfred Kinsey
147. What is the term for surgeries that alter a person’s physical appearance to match their gender identity?
A: Gender confirmation surgery or gender affirmation surgery
148. Which openly gay British mathematician made significant contributions to artificial intelligence?
A: Alan Turing
149. What is the name of the first FDA-approved drug for HIV prevention?
A: Truvada
150. Who was the first openly transgender scientist to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences?
A: Ben Barres
151. In which decade was the first Pride parade held?
A: 1970s (specifically 1970)
152. When was the term “homosexuality” first used?
A: 1860s (specifically 1869)
153. In which decade did the AIDS crisis begin?
A: 1980s
154. When was the first same-sex marriage legally recognized in the United States?
A: 2000s (specifically 2004 in Massachusetts)
155. In which decade was the Stonewall Inn raid, which sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
A: 1960s (specifically 1969)
156. When was “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” implemented in the U.S. military?
A: 1990s (specifically 1994)
157. In which decade was homosexuality decriminalized in England and Wales?
A: 1960s (specifically 1967)
158. When did the World Health Organization remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders?
A: 1990s (specifically 1990)
159. In which decade was the first openly gay character featured on American television?
A: 1970s (specifically 1971 in the show “All in the Family”)
160. When was the first World AIDS Day observed?
A: 1980s (specifically 1988)
161. In which decade was the first LGBTQ+ pride flag created?
A: 1970s (specifically 1978)
162. When did Ellen DeGeneres come out on her sitcom “Ellen”?
A: 1990s (specifically 1997)
163. In which decade was the first LGBTQ+ rights organization founded in the United States?
A: 1920s (specifically 1924, the Society for Human Rights)
164. When did the U.S. Supreme Court legalize same-sex marriage nationwide?
A: 2010s (specifically 2015)
165. In which decade was the term “transgender” coined?
A: 1960s (specifically 1965)
166. What is the name of the oldest known gay bar in the United States, established in 1933?
A: Cafe Lafitte in Exile (New Orleans)
167. Which animal species is known to form same-sex pair bonds and raise young together?
A: Penguins
168. What is the name of the first openly gay-themed commercial aired during the Super Bowl?
A: “The Kiss” by Snickers (2007)
169. Which country has had an openly gay head of government for the longest continuous period?
A: Luxembourg (Xavier Bettel, since 2013)
170. What is the name of the first openly LGBTQ+ character in a mainstream comic book?
A: Northstar (Marvel Comics)
171. Which U.S. state was the first to elect an openly LGBTQ+ governor?
A: Oregon (Kate Brown, 2016)
172. What is the name of the first LGBTQ+ cryptocurrency?
A: LGBT Token
173. Which animal is often associated with the bear subculture in the gay community?
A: Bear
174. What is the name of the first LGBTQ+ themed ice cream flavor?
A: “Rainbow Sherbet” by Ben & Jerry’s
175. Which country has the most Pride festivals per capita?
A: Sweden
176. What is the name of the world’s first LGBTQ+ museum?
A: GLBT History Museum (San Francisco)
177. Which fruit is often used as a symbol in the lesbian community?
A: Peach
178. What is the name of the first LGBTQ+ oriented TV network?
A: Logo
179. Which city hosts the world’s shortest Pride parade, lasting only 60 seconds?
A: Sao Paulo, Brazil (The Micro Pride Parade)
180. What is the name of the first LGBTQ+ themed board game?
A: “Gay Monopoly” (1983)
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this big list of Pride trivia questions! These 177+ questions cover various LGBTQ+ topics, from history and symbols to entertainment and sports.
They’re perfect for Pride Month events, gatherings with friends, or just learning more about LGBTQ+ culture and achievements.
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, these questions can spark interesting discussions and deepen your appreciation for the diversity within our world.
Why not challenge yourself or your friends with these questions? You might be surprised by how much you learn.
And if you’re hungry for more, keep exploring LGBTQ+ topics. There’s always more to discover!
