The First Thanksgiving Quiz

What is the main idea of this passage?

• The first Thanksgiving was fun.

• The first Thanksgiving was a time of struggle for the pilgrims, however by working with the Wampanoag they were able to survive and thrive in the new world.

• The boat the Pilgrims came over on was the Mayflower.

• The Wampanoag hated the Pilgrims.

When did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1863

• 1776

Where did the Pilgrims establish their settlement?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Florida

Who came to the aid of the Pilgrims during their first winter?

• Cherokee Native Americans

• Wampanoag Native Americans

• Iroquois Native Americans

• Apache Native Americans

What crops did the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims to cultivate?

• Wheat, Rice, Potatoes

• Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash

• Corn, Beans, Pumpkins

• Apples, Grapes, Oranges

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

• 2 days

• 4 days

• 1 day

• 3 days

When was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?

• 1776

• 1621

• 1863

• 1901

What values does the First Thanksgiving represent?

• Gratitude, Cooperation, Understanding

• Innovation, Progress, Success

• Freedom, Equality, Justice

• Courage, Determination, Sacrifice

Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

When is Thanksgiving celebrated every year?