Thanksgiving Quiz

Who gave thanks together during the historic feast of the first Thanksgiving?

• The President and the citizens

• The early settlers and Native Americans

• The pilgrims and the British

• The farmers and the townspeople

When do people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving?

• The first Monday of October

• The last Thursday of November

• The fourth Thursday of November

• The second Tuesday of November

Before settlers came, which area was inhabited by many Native American tribes?

• West Coast of the United States

• East Coast of the United States

• Northern Canada

• Southern Mexico

Which tribe had been the home of the area known as southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island for over 12,000 years?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

How long had the Wampanoag people lived in the area before the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620?

• Over 5,000 years

• Over 8,000 years

• Over 10,000 years

• Over 12,000 years

What activities did the native people engage in for thousands of generations?

• Farming, trading, and building

• Fishing, hunting, and harvesting

• Mining, weaving, and storytelling

• Painting, sculpting, and teaching

Who were the people that comprised the Plymouth Colony?

• A group of Dutch Protestants

• A group of English Catholics

• A group of English Protestants

• A group of French Protestants

Why did the "separatists" initially move to Holland?

• For better economic opportunities

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish a new government

• To explore new territories

What was the name of the ship that carried the settlers across the Atlantic Ocean in 1620?

• The Endeavour

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Discovery

How long did the Mayflower travel the ocean before reaching the New World?

• 30 days

• 66 days

• 102 days

• 149 days