The History and Evolution of Turkey in Festive Meals

What was the primary meat of choice for British Christmas dinners before turkey became popular?

• Pork

• Lamb

• Beef

• Chicken

Where did turkeys originally come from before spreading to Europe?

• Africa

• Central America

• South America

• Asia

In which century did turkey become a well-established Christmas meat in Britain?

• 17th Century

• 16th Century

• 15th Century

• 18th Century

What event in America helped solidify turkey's role in Thanksgiving celebrations?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The end of the Civil War

• The first recorded Thanksgiving feast

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What cultural influence in the 1950s contributed to the increased popularity of turkey in British Christmas dinners?

• Spanish music

• Italian fashion

• French cuisine

• American Thanksgiving traditions