History and Traditions of Thanksgiving Quiz

What is unique about the traditions of Thanksgiving compared to other holidays?

• They are shared with Christmas.

• They are secular with some Christian overtones.

• They are identical to Easter traditions.

• They are based on Halloween customs.

Which event is often mistakenly referred to as the first Thanksgiving?

• A celebration in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565

• A Thanksgiving on Baffin Island in 1579

• The 1621 feast in Plymouth Colony

• A feast in Virginia in 1607

Who played a significant role in establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the U.S.?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Sarah Joseph Hale

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Why did turkeys become associated with Thanksgiving?

• They are native to North America and large enough for a feast.

• They were the cheapest meat available.

• They were considered sacred by the pilgrims.

• They were the only birds available in Plymouth.

What was the first frozen TV dinner designed to be?

• A New Year's seafood dinner

• An Easter lamb dinner

• A Thanksgiving turkey dinner

• A Christmas ham dinner

Which of the following is true about the pilgrims' attire at the first Thanksgiving?

• They wore modern suits and ties.

• They wore traditional Native American clothing.

• They wore giant hats with buckles.

• They wore simple clothing without buckles.

Which country celebrates Thanksgiving in October?

• Canada

• Japan

• Liberia

• Australia

How did Thanksgiving traditions reach Norfolk Island, Australia?

• Via American whaling ships

• Through British colonists

• By Japanese traders

• Through Canadian immigrants

What is a unique aspect of Thanksgiving compared to other holidays?

• It is celebrated only in the United States.

• It is tied to a single person.

• It is explicitly a nationalistic holiday.

• It is not explicitly religious or nationalistic.

Which group in Liberia celebrates Thanksgiving?

• The indigenous tribes

• The Asian immigrants

• The European settlers

• The Amero-Liberian population