Thanksgiving Quiz

When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

• First Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

• Third Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

Why did the Pilgrim Fathers leave England?

• They were forced to leave by the government

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They were against the Church of England

• They wanted to start a new life in a new country

Who helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to grow crops and hunt?

• Squanto

• Chief Powhatan

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

What is the traditional Thanksgiving meal?

• Roast beef with cranberry sauce

• Grilled chicken with mashed potatoes

• Baked ham with sweet potatoes

• Roast turkey with cranberry sauce

Which city celebrates Thanksgiving with the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• New York City

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

What is the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Queen Mary

• Santa Maria

What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving?

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Football

• Hockey

Which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

What is the name of the day following Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals?

• Black Friday

• Cyber Monday

• Super Saturday

• Green Tuesday

Which Native American tribe did the Pilgrims interact with during the first Thanksgiving?

• Apache

• Wampanoag

• Cherokee

• Navajo