Thanksgiving History Quiz

In what year did the Pilgrims sail to America?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1635

• 1650

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How many Pilgrims died during the first winter and why?

• About half of the Pilgrims died due to harsh weather and lack of food.

• All the Pilgrims survived the first winter.

• A few Pilgrims died due to conflicts with Native Americans.

• None of the Pilgrims died during the first winter.

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Why did Squanto know how to speak English?

• He learned it from English fishermen who visited his village.

• He was taken to England as a slave and learned it there.

• He was taught by English settlers in America.

• He studied English from books left by explorers.

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What things did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to do in order to survive?

• Hunt and fish

• Build shelters

• Grow corn and use fish as fertilizer

• Make clothing from animal skins

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Name 5 foods that were likely served at the first Thanksgiving dinner.

• Turkey, corn, cranberries, pumpkin, and beans

• Ham, potatoes, apples, bread, and cheese

• Chicken, rice, bananas, carrots, and peas

• Beef, pasta, oranges, lettuce, and tomatoes

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In the 3rd paragraph, what does the word "perished" mean?

• passed away, died

• lived

• moved away

• shared

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In the 3rd paragraph, what does the word “perished” mean?

• passed away, died

• lived

• moved away

• shared

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How is the first Thanksgiving feast similar to today’s Thanksgiving dinners? How is it different? Choose 2 correct details from the options below.

• The first Thanksgiving feast is similar to today’s dinners because it was a gathering of friends and family to give thanks.

• It is different because modern Thanksgiving dinners are typically shorter in duration.

• They are similar because they both include pumpkin pie and other desserts.

• It is different because we have turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and pie for our traditional dinner today and the Pilgrims and Native Americans had deer, shellfish, corn, duck, and other different foods.

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