Discovery of America
How many continents are in America and what are their names?
2 continents: North and South America
Columbus made 1 voyage to the New World. True or False?
False. He made several voyages
When is Thanksgiving Day?
In autumn, last Thursday in November
Where did Native Americans come from?
From Asia
What happened in 1492?
Columbus discovered America
What country made first settlements in America?
Spain
How do people decorate their houses on Thanksgiving?
With fruit and flowers
Native Americans believed in one god. True or False?
False. They believed in many gods
Who gave Columbus the money and the ships to go to India?
The King and the Queen of Spain
What was the name of the ship with the first English people who went to America?
Mayflower
What is the main traditional dish for Thanksgiving?
Roast Turkey
What was the meaning of smoking the pipe of peace?
Friendship and peace
What did Columbus think when he reached the land?
He thought it was India
How long was the voyage of Mayflower to America?
Two months
Who did the first colonists thank for good harvest?
They thanked God
Where do Native Americans live now?
In reservations, poor lands
How did people call the new land that Columbus discovered?
The New World
What was the name of the first English colony?
New England
How many days did the colonists celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
Three days
What did Native Americans do before going fishing and hunting?
They danced and sang in special ceremonies