Thanksgiving Trivia

Where did the Pilgrims go before coming to America to search for religious freedom?

• Sweden

• Holland

• Belgium

• Norway

How was Squanto (Tisquantum) able to speak English to translate for the Pilgrims?

• He was a quick learner

• The pilgrims taught him

• He was kidnapped years prior and was in England

• Everybody did

Why did the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrate the first 'Thanksgiving'

• They signed a peace treaty

• It was Squanto's birthday

• Their corn harvest was a success

• A new king was appointed in Britian

What year did the Indigenous people share a meal with the Pilgrims?

• 1608

• 1621

• 1613

• 1628

What tribe shared a meal with the pilgrims?

• The Cherokee

• The Navajo

• The Wampanoag

• The Choctaw

How long was the first thanksgiving?

• 7 days

• 5 days

• 1 day

• 3 days

Who declared that Thanksgiving was a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What food was served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey

• Pumpkin pie

• Deer

• Cranberry Sauce

How many people attended the first thanksgiving?

• 140

• 200

• 180

• 130

Out of the 140 attendees, how many were women?

• 5

• 30

• 50

• 15