The Ancient Origins of Thanksgiving

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following was considered to be a symbol of Demeter?

Accepted Answer

wheat, ears of corn, baskets of fruit, poppies

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

In ancient times, which group celebrated their fall harvest with a giant feast?

Accepted Answer

The Greeks, The Egyptians, The Romans

Question 6

In England, the fall harvest feast was called Harvest Home. From where did this tradition stem?

Accepted Answer

A harvest feast celebrated by the Druids

Question 7

When did the Romans celebrate Cerealia?

Accepted Answer

early April

Question 8

For how long does Sukkot last?

Accepted Answer

seven days in Israel/eight in the diaspora

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Ceres

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Demeter

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Sukkot

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