WorksheetsThanksgiving History Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where is Plymouth Rock located?
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
Connecticut
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Bradford
Who was the president when Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In what year did Abraham Lincoln proclaim Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
1863
1939
1817
1789
What was the main source of protein for the pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Turkey and stuffing
Marshmallows and pumpkin pie
Sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce
Venison, waterfowl, cod, shellfish, and eels
According to a 1796 cookbook, what was the traditional accompaniment to roast turkey?
Gravy and stuffing
Boiled onions and cranberry sauce
Sweet potatoes and marshmallows
Roasted vegetables and herbs
What ingredient was originally used to make marshmallows?
Sugar
Mallow plant
Chocolate
Vanilla extract
What was the primary ingredient in traditional English pies?
Fish
Meat
Fruits
Vegetables
What were cranberries referred to in the Middle Ages?
Marshberries
Crane berries
Bogberries
Fenberries
What is Sarah Joseph Hale famously known for?
Writing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
Inventing the Thanksgiving turkey
Creating the cranberry sauce recipe
Founding the Pie Company
