Thanksgiving Quiz

What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate a successful harvest season

• To celebrate New Year's Day

• To celebrate a famous explorer

• To celebrate the end of winter

What do people do on Thanksgiving nowadays?

• Go to the beach

• Share a meal and give thanks

• Exchange gifts

• Decorate a tree

Who celebrated a form of Thanksgiving before Europeans came to Canada?

• Indigenous peoples

• Explorers

• Farmers

• Merchants

Who was the European explorer that celebrated Thanksgiving in 1578?

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Martin Frobisher

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

What is Thanksgiving called in Quebec?

• Thanksgiving Day

• Action de Grâce

• Harvest Festival

• Gratitude Day

How do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

• In many different ways

• By lighting fireworks

• By going to the beach

• By planting trees

In which Canadian provinces is Canadian Thanksgiving not a holiday from school and work?

• Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

• Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia

• Alberta, Quebec, and Saskatchewan

• Newfoundland, Manitoba, and Ontario

Which dessert is popular in Ontario during Canadian Thanksgiving?

• Pumpkin pie

• Butter tarts

• Nanaimo bars

• Pecan pie

What is a jiggs dinner made of in Newfoundland?

• Salt beef, turnip, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots

• Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy

• Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, and corn

• Chicken, rice, peas, and carrots

What is the main ingredient in a jiggs dinner?

• Salt beef

• Turkey

• Chicken

• Pork