Thanksgiving Trivia

Which religious group and location is associated with the First Thanksgiving?

• Catholics - Maryland

• Puritans - Boston

• Pilgrims (Separatists) - Plymouth

• Church of England - Jamestown, VA

When did the First Thanksgiving occur?

• 1492

• 1621

• 1777

• 1607

How many days did the First Thanksgiving Feast last?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following items was NOT on the menu at the First Thanksgiving?

• Lobster

• Turkey

• Corn

• Cod Fish

Which of the following was NOT a reason why some colonial governors ordered a day of thanks?

• Battle victories

• Plentiful harvests

• Drought ending rains

• Election of a new president

What president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What football team started the Thanksgiving football game tradition?

• Buffalo Bills

• Detroit Lions

• Dallas Cowboys

• NY Jets

How many people attended the First Thanksgiving feast?

• 50

• 100

• 140

• 190

Approximately how many turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving?

• 20 Million

• 35 Million

• 45 Million

• 70 Million

Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ronald Reagan

• George W Bush