Thanksgiving Quiz

When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

• First Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Last Saturday of November

• Second Monday of November

How long do businesses typically close for Thanksgiving?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What motivated the Pilgrim Fathers to leave England?

• Economic reasons

• Religious persecution

• Adventure

• Better climate

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims used to sail to America?

• Santa Maria

• Titanic

• Mayflower

• Beagle

On what date did the Pilgrims leave Plymouth, England?

• 12th October 1620

• 6th September 1620

• 11th December 1620

• 4th July 1620

How many people were on board the Mayflower?

• 75

• 150

• 102

• 120

When did the Pilgrims arrive in America?

• 11th December 1620

• 25th December 1620

• 1st January 1621

• 6th September 1620

What did the Pilgrims call their new settlement?

• Jamestown

• Boston

• Plymouth

• Salem

Why was it difficult for the Pilgrims during the first winter?

• They didn’t have enough water

• They couldn’t build homes in time

• There were no native people to help them

• They lacked tools

Who helped the Pilgrims learn how to grow crops and hunt?

• Chief Powhatan

• Squanto

• Pocahontas

• John Smith