Thanksgiving Quiz

When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• 1865

• 1776

• 1492

• 1621

Who were the Pilgrims and why did they celebrate the first Thanksgiving?

• They were Dutch traders who celebrated the first Thanksgiving to commemorate a religious event

• They were English settlers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving to give thanks for a successful harvest and to show gratitude for the help they received from the Native Americans.

• They were French settlers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving to mark the end of a war

• They were Spanish explorers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving to honor their king

Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What is the traditional main dish served during Thanksgiving dinner?

• turkey

• chicken

• sushi

• pizza

What is the significance of the cornucopia in Thanksgiving tradition?

• It has no specific significance in Thanksgiving tradition.

• It symbolizes abundance and prosperity.

• It represents scarcity and famine.

• It is a symbol of war and conflict.

How long was the first Thanksgiving?

• a week

• two days

• one day

• three days

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

• Mayflower

• Sunflower

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

What Native American tribe is commonly associated with the first Thanksgiving?

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Wampanoag

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?

• Always on November 23rd

• On the 3rd Thursday of November.

• 
  On the 2nd Thursday of November.

• 
  On the 4th Thursday of November.

What sport do Americans like to watch on TV on Thanksgiving night?

• tennis

• basketball

• soccer

• football