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The Ancient Origins of Thanksgiving

Description: A history of thanksgiving quiz designed to test your knowledge about the holiday's ancient origins.
Number of Questions: 9
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In England, the fall harvest feast was called Harvest Home. From where did this tradition stem?

  1. A harvest feast celebrated by the Druids.

  2. A feast created by ancient kings.


Correct Option: A

When did the Romans celebrate Cerealia?

  1. early March

  2. early April

  3. late April

  4. late March


Correct Option: B

The Romans celebrated the Cerealia named after _____, the Roman goddess of the harvest.

  1. Diana

  2. Ceres

  3. Cereliasus

  4. Venus


Correct Option: B

The Ancient Greek harvest festival known as Thesmophoria celebrated which goddess?

  1. Demeter

  2. Athena

  3. Aphrodite

  4. Artemis


Correct Option: A

For years, the Native Americans would celebrate the fall harvest with a feast.

  1. False

  2. True


Correct Option: B

For how long does Sukkot last?

  1. ten days

  2. seven days in Israel/eight in the diaspora

  3. five days

  4. one day


Correct Option: B

What was the name of the ancient Jewish harvest festival which is similar to Thanksgiving?

  1. Hanukkah

  2. Rosh Chodesh

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Sukkot


Correct Option: D

What traditions did the Separatists and Puritans bring with them to the New World?

  1. Having meals with strangers during the spring.

  2. Days of having feasts to thank God in times of good harvest.

  3. Pinching people who don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day

  4. Eating 12 grapes on New Year's Eve


Correct Option: B
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