Reading Comprehension Questions - Thanksgiving

What is the origin of the modern Thanksgiving holiday?

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What was celebrated at the first Thanksgiving?

Why did many Pilgrims die in 1620-1621?

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How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims in Massachusetts?

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Why is Thanksgiving still celebrated every year nationwide in the United States?

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Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the world.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States and Canada.

Popular traditions on Thanksgiving include gift giving, firework shows and games.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is about being with family, giving thanks and celebrating your blessings.

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by English settlers in 1621 because they had a successful harvest that year.

• True

• False

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Because most Americans are no longer farmers, Thanksgiving is no longer celebrated during harvest time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though most Americans are no longer farmers, Thanksgiving is still held at harvest time.

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Thanksgiving is not celebrated at the same time in Canada and the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

United States: celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Canada: commonly celebrated on the second Monday of October.