The Ancient Origins of Thanksgiving

A history of Thanksgiving kahoot designed to test your knowledge about the holiday's ancient origins.

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

Having meals with strangers during the spring. Days of having feasts to thank God in times of good harvest.
In ancient times, which group celebrated their fall harvest with a giant feast?

The Egyptians The Greeks The Romans None of these
What was the name of the ancient Jewish harvest festival which is similar to Thanksgiving?

Hanukkah Rosh Chodesh Yom Kippur Sukkot
For how long does Sukkot last?

ten days seven days in Israel/eight in the diaspora five days one day
True or False: For years, the Native Americans would celebrate the fall harvest with a feast.

True False
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