Thanksgiving and Ancient Festivals Quiz

What did people in Ancient Egypt do to honor Min, the God of plants?

• Built large temples

• Held large parades, music, dancing, and sports

• Painted murals

• Wrote poems

What was the main purpose of the festival Thesmophoria in ancient Greece?

• To celebrate the end of winter

• To honor the goddess Demeter

• To mark the beginning of the harvest

• To celebrate the New Year

Which of the following foods was NOT mentioned as part of the Pilgrims' feast in 1621?

• Corn

• Ducks

• Beef

• Oysters

Why did the Pilgrims hold a thanksgiving feast in 1623?

• To celebrate the arrival of more settlers

• To mark the end of a drought

• To thank the Native Americans

• To celebrate a full moon

Which state was the first to create an official Thanksgiving holiday on the same day each year?

• Virginia

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

Who was responsible for persuading President Lincoln to declare a national Thanksgiving holiday?

• George Washington

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

During the 1700s, which president did NOT declare thanksgiving days due to different religious beliefs?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was significant about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 1924?

• It was the first televised parade

• It was the first parade with floats

• It marked the beginning of Thanksgiving celebrations in New York

• It was the first Thanksgiving parade ever

What new Thanksgiving tradition began in 1947?

• The first Thanksgiving football game

• The presidential turkey pardon

• Official Thanksgiving travel

• Nationwide Thanksgiving feasts

During which decade did travel by plane become more affordable for families?

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1990s