THANKSGIVING TRIVIA

Which of these ships brought the colonists to America?

• The Titanic

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Seawell

Answer explanation

The Nina and the Pinta were ships belonging to Christopher Columbus. The Seawell had to get back to England.

How many ships brought the first colonists?

• One

• Three

• Five

• Seven

Answer explanation

There were supposed to be two ships, the Mayflower and the Seawell.

How many colonists were on board the ship to America?

• 245

• 150

• 638

• 102

Answer explanation

There were also thirty crew members.

Which of these foods would not have been served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey

• Corn

• Pie

• Apples

Answer explanation

Pies have to be baked in an oven.

Which of the following natives is associated with the colonialists?

• Geronimo

• Squanto

• Sitting Bull

• Red Cloud

Answer explanation

Squanto assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter in the New World.

Which ocean did the pilgrims cross?

• The Pacific

• The Arctic

• The Indian

• The Atlantic

Answer explanation

They came from Europe.

In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• August

• October

• November

• January

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States of America, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.

Pilgrim women commonly wore coifs. What were coifs?

• Shoes

• Hats

• Shirts

• Underskirts

Answer explanation

Coifs were close fitting caps. They were often white.

Which Indian chief was said to have attended the first Thanksgiving?

• Massasoit

• Sitting Bull

• Black Hawk

• Tatonka

Answer explanation

He was said to have been at the celebration along with dozens of his people.

What kind of meat or fish would not have been on the Thanksgiving table?

• Cod

• Beef

• Turkey

• Deer

Answer explanation

Cattle and horses did not arrive until later.