Exploring Thanksgiving: History and Culture

Which of the following events is considered the first Thanksgiving celebration in America?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The harvest feast shared by Pilgrims and Wampanoag in 1621

• The founding of Jamestown

• The Boston Tea Party

Which of the following is a common tradition during Thanksgiving in America?

• Lighting fireworks

• Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Decorating a Christmas tree

• Singing carols

Which dish is traditionally NOT part of a typical Thanksgiving meal?

• Turkey

• Cranberry sauce

• Sushi

• Pumpkin pie

What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims' celebration of the first Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate a military victory

• To give thanks for a successful harvest

• To mark the beginning of winter

• To establish a new government

Which Native American tribe is known to have participated in the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Wampanoag

• Apache

Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which of the following is a modern cultural activity associated with Thanksgiving?

• Easter egg hunting

• Trick-or-treating

• Black Friday shopping

• New Year's Eve countdown

What is the significance of the "Turkey Pardon" in modern Thanksgiving celebrations?

• It marks the end of Thanksgiving

• It is a tradition where the President pardons a turkey from being eaten

• It is a game played during Thanksgiving

• It is a speech given by the President

Which of the following is a traditional Native American food that might have been part of the first Thanksgiving?

• Pizza

• Corn

• Pasta

• Chocolate

Which of the following statements about Thanksgiving proclamations is true?

• They are issued by the United Nations

• They are issued by the President of the United States

• They are issued by the Governor of each state

• They are issued by the Supreme Court