
The History and Evolution of Santa Claus

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History
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4th - 5th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Saint Nicholas, and what was he known for?
A king known for his conquests
A wealthy merchant known for his business acumen
A bishop known for his generosity and kindness
A sailor known for his adventures
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Saint Nicholas do for a poor family with three daughters?
He gave them a house
He provided them with food
He secretly gave them gold
He offered them jobs
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Saint Nicholas become associated with sailors?
He was a sailor himself
He saved sailors from a storm
He wrote stories about sailors
He built ships for sailors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Christkind, and how was it related to Santa Claus?
A reindeer that pulled Santa's sleigh
A snowman that accompanied Santa
An angel-like child symbolizing baby Jesus
A mythical creature that helped Santa
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What name did Americans eventually settle on for Sinterklaas?
Saint Nick
Leprechauns
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which author described Santa as a jolly old elf traveling by sleigh?
Thomas Nast
Clement Moore
Charles Dickens
Washington Irving
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Thomas Nast contribute to the image of Santa Claus?
He illustrated Santa with a red suit and white beard
He wrote a poem about Santa
He described Santa as a jolly old elf
He created the story of Santa's reindeer
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