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100

When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? 

A) The first Thanksgiving is traditionally believed to have occurred in 1621 

B) The first Thanksgiving is traditionally believed to have occurred in 1626

C) The first Thanksgiving is traditionally believed to have occurred in 1730

A) The first Thanksgiving is traditionally believed to have occurred in 1621

100

What country celebrated its first Thanksgiving in 1565, long before it was established in the United States?

  • A) México
  • B) España
  • C) Canada

A) Canadá

100

What is usual to eat like a dessert in thanksgiving?

Pumpkin pie

100

In modern tradition, what is typically done before Thanksgiving dinner to express gratitude?

A) The national anthem is sung

B) You say a prayer or share something you are grateful for

C) Gifts are exchanged


B) You say a prayer or share something you are grateful for

100

What is the "turkey pardon" in the United States?

The "turkey pardon" is an annual tradition where the President of the United States "pardons" a turkey, saving it from being slaughtered and served at the Thanksgiving dinner. Instead, the turkey is sent to a farm or sanctuary to live out its life.

200

Where was the fist place it ocurred? 

A) At Plymouth Colony (in present-day Chicago).

B) At Plymouth Colony (in present-day Washington).

C) At Plymouth Colony (in present-day Texas)

B) At Plymouth Colony (in present-day Washington).

200

How much days does Chuseak have?

a) 1 day

b) 3 days 

c) 7 days 

3 days 

200

It’s usually used like a complement for the food, it’s salty and softy


Smashed potatoes

200

In what year did Abraham Lincoln proclaim Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

  • A) 1861
  • B) 1863
  • C) 1870

B) 1863

200

Which US president started the turkey pardon tradition?

  • A) John F. Kennedy
  • B) Harry S. Truman
  • C) Abraham Lincoln

B) Harry S. Truman

300

Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?

A) a writer 

B) an actor 

C) a nursery

A) a writer

300

When does Japan celebrate Thanksgiving?

a) On November 23

b) Does not celebrate

On November 23

300

It’s used for decoration in thanksgiving, colorful and small

Leaves

300

What famous phrase is associated with the idea of gratitude at Thanksgiving?

A) "Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

B) "Thank you is the best gift."

C) "Gratitude turns what we have into enough."


C) “Gratitude turns what we have into enough."

300

What is the name of the turkey pardoned by the president in the "Turkey Pardon" ceremony?

  • In 2023, the turkeys pardoned were named "Chocolate" and "Chip".
  • In 2022, the turkeys were named "Popcorn" and "Fluffy".
  • In 2021, the turkeys were named "Corn" and "Cob".
400

What is the significance of the Pilgrims and Native Americans in Thanksgiving's history?

A) The peaceful coexistence between the Pilgrims and Native Americans 

B) The peaceful coexistence between the european  and Native Americans

C) The peaceful coexistence between the government and Native Americans

A) the peaceful coexistence between the Pilgrims and Native Americans

400

What country in Latin America does not have an official Thanksgiving Day, but some people celebrate a harvest holiday called "Harvest Festival" in different communities?

  • A) Colombia
  • B) Argentina
  • C) Peru
  • D) Peru
400

What type of nut is commonly used in pies and desserts during Thanksgiving?


Nuts

400

Which of these phrases is a famous reflection on gratitude in life?

A) "Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

B) "He who is not grateful for what he has, will never have more."

C) "Gratitude is the greatest feeling one can have."

A) "Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

400

Where in the United States are pardoned turkeys generally raised?

  • A) California
  • B) Nueva York
  • C) Minnesota

C) Minnesota

500

Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?

A) a writer 

B) an actor 

C) a nursery

A) a writer

500

In Japan, which holiday, celebrated in November, has some similarities to Thanksgiving in the United States, giving thanks for the harvest?

  • A) Omisoka
  • B) Kinrō Kansha no Hi
  • D) Tanabata

B) Kinrō Kansha no Hi

500

What hot spiced drink is popular among adults during Thanksgiving?


Hot apple cider

500

According to a study in positive psychology, what is one of the main benefits of practicing gratitude regularly?

A) Improves sleep quality

B) Reduces stress levels and increases well-being

C) Strengthens family relationships

B) Reduces stress levels and increases well-being


500

How many turkeys were pardoned in 2020 by President Donald Trump?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

B) Two