Thanksgiving Quiz

On which day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• Second Monday of October

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Last Friday of November

• First Thursday of November

What was the original purpose of celebrating Thanksgiving?

• To give thanks for the harvest

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To commemorate a historic battle

• To honor the Native Americans

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Mayflower

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

Where did the Pilgrims first settle in America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

• Roanoke

In what year was the first Thanksgiving feast held?

• 1630

• 1620

• 1623

• 1621

Who made Thanksgiving an official holiday in the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What is a modern-day symbol of Thanksgiving in the United States?

• Pumpkin carving

• Turkey pardoning

• Fireworks display

• Easter egg hunt

What percentage of Americans are estimated to eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

• 50%

• 95%

• 88%

• 70%

What is an important aspect of Thanksgiving according to the video?

• Celebrating with fireworks

• Visiting historical sites

• Exchanging gifts

• Acknowledging historical truths

What is the first step towards correcting historical wrongs as mentioned in the video?

• Organizing public debates

• Writing new history books

• Building new monuments

• Being thankful to Native Americans