The History of the First Thanksgiving Day 1

In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in America?

• December

• September

• October

• November

In what year did the pilgrims arrive in America on the Mayflower ship?

• 1620

• 1600

• 1650

• 1700

What did the Native Americans teach the pilgrims in the spring of 1621?

• Cultivate corn, hunt, and fish

• Search for gold and silver

• Sail across the ocean

• Build wooden houses

What foods did the pilgrims harvest in the autumn of 1621 to celebrate the first Thanksgiving?

• Potatoes, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes

• Beef, pork, chicken, and fish

• Rice, wheat, apples, and pears

• Corn, barley, pumpkin, and other vegetables

What tradition is important during Thanksgiving?

• Go shopping and give gifts

• Family gathering and feast

• Watch movies at the cinema

• Travel to a foreign country

What animal is traditionally consumed during Thanksgiving?

• Pig

• Duck

• Turkey

• Chicken

Who proclaimed Thanksgiving Day as an unofficial day?

• Who proclaimed Thanksgiving Day as an unofficial day?

• Emperor Napoleon

• King George III

• President Lincoln

• Chancellor Merkel

What is done during the traditional Thanksgiving Day parade?

• Show the military strength and discipline of the country

• Perform sports competitions

• Present fashion parades

• Hold classical music concerts

What is used to decorate the home during Thanksgiving?

• Paintings and sculptures

• Action figures and dolls

• Colored lights and balloons

• Wreaths, fresh and dried flowers

What do people do during Thanksgiving to show love and appreciation?

• Play pranks and tricks

• Send loving and warm wishes to family and friends

• Yell and fight with loved ones

• Ignore others and be rude