Thanksgiving and Harvest Festivals Quiz

What is the main purpose of harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations around the world?

• To celebrate the end of winter

• To give thanks for harvests and food

• To mark the beginning of spring

• To honor ancient gods

Who held thanksgiving ceremonies in North America before European settlers arrived?

• The Pilgrims

• The Native American people

• The British settlers

• The Spanish explorers

In what year did the American Thanksgiving holiday begin?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1578

• 1776

What difficulties did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in North America?

• Lack of shelter

• Starvation and disease

• Attacks from wildlife

• Severe storms

Who helped the Pilgrims survive in their new land?

• The Spanish explorers

• The Native Americans

• The British settlers

• The French traders

What did the Pilgrims learn from the Native Americans?

• How to build ships

• How to grow corn and other crops

• How to mine for gold

• How to make weapons

How long did the Pilgrims celebrate their successful harvest in 1621?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

Where did the first thanksgiving celebrations by Europeans in North America take place?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Newfoundland, Canada

• Quebec, Canada

When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

• First Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Fourth Thursday in November

• Last Friday in November

When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

• First Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Fourth Thursday in November

• Last Friday in November