Thanksgiving History and Traditions

Who participated in the first Thanksgiving?

• Native Americans and Spanish

• Colonists and Dutch

• Colonists and Native Americans

• English and French

What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• 1615

• 1630

• 1640

• 1621

Which typical food is not mentioned as part of the original Thanksgiving menu?

• Stuffing

• Green Beans

• d) Apples

• Mashed Potatoes

What does Thanksgiving represent according to the video?

• A day to honor military veterans

• A celebration of family reunions

• A festival for autumn harvest

• Unity, gratitude, and sharing

What activity is common during Thanksgiving?

• Going trick-or-treating

• Sharing a meal with family

• Building snowmen

• Hosting a costume party

True or false: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 with a feast between colonists and Native Americans.

• True

• The first Thanksgiving was a religious ceremony held in 1621 without any food involved.

• The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1619 with a feast between colonists and Spanish settlers.

• The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 only by Native Americans.

True or false: Turkey was the main dish during the first Thanksgiving.

• True

• False

What was one of the main reasons for the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• To commemorate a historical event

• To establish trade routes

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To celebrate a military victory

Which Native American tribe was present at the first Thanksgiving? a) Sioux b) Wampanoag c) Cherokee d) Iroquois

• Apache

• Navajo

• Wampanoag

• Choctaw

What is a common modern tradition associated with Thanksgiving?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Exchanging gifts

• Cooking a turkey

• All of the above