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.

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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.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which ocean did the pilgrims cross?

• The Pacific

• The Arctic

• The Indian

• The Atlantic

Answer explanation

They came from Europe.

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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.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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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.

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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.

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