Thanksgiving Quiz

When did the Mayflower leave England?

• 1621

• 1620

• 1622

• 1623

What was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims?

• Abunaki

• Massasoit

• Wampanoag

• Squanto

What did the Pilgrims learn from Squanto?

• How to grow corn

• How to extract sap from maple trees

• All of the above

• How to fish

What was the main dish at the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving?

• Lobster

• Deer

• Turkey

• Chicken

Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Sarah Josepha Hale

What year was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?

• 1789

• 1817

• 1863

• 1941

What is a common tradition at Thanksgiving?

• Volunteering

• Watching parades

• Eating turkey

• All of the above

Which city is famous for its Thanksgiving parade?

• Boston

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Chicago

Which ancient civilizations held large feasts to celebrate the fall harvest?

• Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans

• Vikings

• Native Americans

• Ancient Chinese

What grade level is this quiz suitable for?

• Grade 2

• Grade 4

• Grade 8

• Grade 6