Thanksgiving History and Traditions Quiz

What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England?

• To find new land for farming

• To seek religious freedom

• To escape from poverty

• To discover new trade routes

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World?

• The Nina

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower

• The Pinta

How did Native Americans assist the Pilgrims during their first winter?

• By guiding them to warmer areas

• By providing seeds and food

• By teaching them how to hunt

• By building shelters for them

Which of the following was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Pumpkins

• Fish

• Venison

• Turkey

Who proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Which song's author played a role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Yankee Doodle

• Old MacDonald Had a Farm

In what year was Thanksgiving officially made a federal holiday?

• 1863

• 1953

• 1941

• 1789

What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving each year?

• 70%

• 90%

• 50%

• 100%

What was the reason behind the invention of TV dinners?

• To promote healthy eating

• To introduce a new cooking method

• To use up leftover turkey

• To provide quick meals for busy families

Which character has appeared in more Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades than any other?

• Mickey Mouse

• Snoopy

• Superman

• Garfield