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WorksheetsThanksgiving
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
The first Thursday of November
The last Thursday of November
The fourth Thursday of November
The third Thursday of November
Why do people gather on Thanksgiving Day?
To go shopping
To enjoy a traditional meal and give thanks for the blessings of life
To watch parades
To watch football games
What was the name of the ship that brought the colonists to America?
(a)
What reason did the Pilgrims have to flee (leave) from England? (Use one word)
(a)
Why couldn't the settlers grow many crops in their first year in the new settlement?
Because they did not know how to cultivate
Because the climate was not suitable
Because they did not have seeds
Because they arrived late to sow
When did the first settlers arrive in the new continent?
(a)
Who was the military leader of the Wampanoag Indians?
Tisquantuman
Sacajawea
Squanto
Massasoit
What did the Indians teach the colonists?
How to fish and hunt
How to cook corn and squash
How to move silently through the forest
All of the above
What foods were included in the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey, venison, cornbread, pumpkin, nuts, cranberries, popcorn
Chicken, pork, wheat bread, apples, grapes, carrots, potatoes
Turkey, pork, cornbread, pumpkin, nuts, cranberries, popcorn
Turkey, venison, wheat bread, pumpkin, nuts, cranberries, popcorn
Why was the feast of the first Thanksgiving planned?
To celebrate the corn harvest
To celebrate the arrival of winter
To thank the Native Americans for teaching them how to live in nature
To thank the settlers for their help
What lesson is learned from the history of the first Thanksgiving?
The importance of cooperation and cultural exchange
The superiority of one culture over another
The importance of hunting and fishing
The need for colonization
What was the name of the first town in New England?
(a)
What foods did the Indians teach the colonists to cook?
Apples, pears, and carrots
Strawberries, rice, and sweet potatoes
Cranberries, corn, and pumpkin
Tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers
What was Squanto's role in the survival of the colonists?
He translated for the colonists and taught them how to cultivate food
He taught the colonists how to hunt
He guided the colonists through the forest
He fought against the colonists' enemies
Why is Thanksgiving considered a celebration of cultural diversity?
Because it represents the importance of hunting and fishing
Because it represents the union of different cultures in a feast of gratitude
Because it celebrates the superiority of one culture over another
Because it shows the importance of colonization
