Thanksgiving History Quiz

Which group of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving?

• The group of people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were the Native Americans only.

• The group of people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were the Vikings and the Native Americans.

• The group of people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were the Mayflower passengers and the Aztecs.

• The group of people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans.

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

Which year did the Pilgrims arrive in America?

• 1620

• 1865

• 1776

• 1492

What was the purpose of the Mayflower voyage?

• To transport English Separatists, known today as the Pilgrims, to the New World in order to establish a colony where they could practice their religion freely.

• To explore new trade routes with Asia

• To establish a military outpost in the New World

• To search for gold and other valuable resources

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

• Geronimo

• Pocahontas

• Crazy Horse

• Squanto

Which state was the site of the first Thanksgiving?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

• Florida

What was the original purpose of the harvest festival?

• To mourn the loss of crops

• To pray for a good crop season

• To give thanks for a successful crop season and to celebrate the abundance of food.

• To celebrate the end of the farming season

Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

Which traditional food is commonly served during Thanksgiving?

• Sushi

• Pasta

• Tacos

• Turkey

Which famous parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day?

• St. Patrick's Day Parade

• Carnival Parade

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Rose Parade