Thanks-taking

True or false - easy

100

there are no more Native Americans in the US. 

False, Native Americans continue to live and thrive all across the county. 

200

What is the name of the ship that brought settlers to Plymouth, MA

Mayflower

300

President Kennedy declared thanksgiving a national holiday. 

False, it was President Lincoln. 

400

Saying “American Indian” is Taboo

True, the more widely used term is "Native American. 

True or false - medium

100

Thanksgiving is seen as a day of celebration for Native Americans.  

False, it is seen as a day of mourning. 

200

The settlers introduced Thanks-giving to the Native Americans.

False,  Harvest ceremonies and festivals have been an integral part of native life for thousands of years. They practiced daily and seasonal traditions of giving thanks long before the encounter with English settlers.  

300

What percent of the Native American population was killed due to settles spreading disease?

90%

400

The settlers introduced the classic thanksgiving dishes like corn and squash

False. Many staple foods enjoyed on Thanksgiving, like corn, potatoes, and squash, were originally cultivated and developed by Native American tribes. 

True or false - hard

100

Giving thanks is big in Native American Culture. 

True. 

200

Mashed potatoes and pie were served at the first thanksgiving. 

False, turkey may have been served but no pie or mashed potatoes potatoes. Sea food was more likely to be eaten.

300

Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving. 

Native people were not invited guests to this celebration. They overheard the celebration and showed up. 

400

Native Americans feel pride when their face is used as mascots for brands and sports teams. 

False, many native Americans feel disrespected by using their culture as mascots.