What's Your Thanksgiving IQ? Quiz

The first Thanksgiving meal in 1621 included deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat. This is quite different from the traditional Thanksgiving meal we know today, which typically includes turkey and pumpkin pie. 

The Pilgrims landed at what is now Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After a scouting party was sent out, they eventually settled at Plymouth Harbor.

George Washington was not a passenger on the Mayflower. This is a common misconception. The Mayflower voyage took place in the 17th century, long before George Washington’s time.

The first Thanksgiving was a festive occasion. It was a three-day feast attended by both the English settlers and the Native Americans. They ate together and participated in various activities such as ball games, singing, and dancing.

 The first Thanksgiving likely took place between late September and mid-November of 1621. 

“The Thanksgiving Song” by Ben Rector is a song specifically about Thanksgiving.

The first interaction between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans was hostile. The Pilgrims were initially fearful and intimidated by the appearance of the Indians.

The Pilgrims were English settlers who originated from the town of Scrooby in Nottinghamshire, England.

The Pilgrims left England due to religious persecution. They sought religious freedom in Holland, but faced cultural assimilation and economic difficulties, leading them to make the decision to settle in America.

Two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell, initially set sail for America. However, the Speedwell proved unseaworthy and had to return to port.