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The Story of Thanksgiving

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 105

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In 1620, a group of Pilgrims sailed from England on a ship called the Mayflower. They faced a harsh winter, with many of them falling ill. Luckily, the Native Americans taught them how to grow crops. To celebrate their successful harvest, the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans for a feast. This was the first Thanksgiving. Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey? And guess what? It gets to live its life in peace! It was President Abraham Lincoln who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. Ever since, we have been celebrating Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.

Question 1

Who taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops?

The Spanish

The English

The Native Americans

Explanation. The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops to survive harsh winters.

The Dutch

The French

Question 2

What ship did the Pilgrims sail on from England?

The Titanic

The Mayflower

Explanation. The Pilgrims sailed from England on a ship called the Mayflower in 1620.

The Santa Maria

The HMS Endeavour

The Queen Mary

Question 3

What does 'pardons a turkey' mean in this context?

Forgives a person

Kills a turkey

Saves a turkey's life

Explanation. In the context of the President's Thanksgiving tradition, 'pardons a turkey' means he spares a turkey's life.

Eats a turkey

Buys a turkey

Question 4

On which day do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

Fourth Wednesday of November

Fourth Thursday of November

Explanation. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

First Thursday of November

Last Thursday of November

Third Thursday of November

Question 5

Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

President George Washington

President John F. Kennedy

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Abraham Lincoln

Explanation. President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

President Thomas Jefferson

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