Thanksgiving Quiz

Which year is considered to be the first Thanksgiving celebration in the United States?

• 1492

• 1620

• 1621

• 1776

Who is credited with organizing the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Native Americans

• Colonists

• Mayflower

• Pilgrims

What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the year with a feast shared between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621.

• To honor the memory of the first American president

• To commemorate the arrival of the first European settlers in America

• To celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

What is the traditional centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal?

• Spaghetti and meatballs

• Taco salad

• Roasted turkey

• Sushi rolls

What is the name of the famous Thanksgiving parade held in New York City?

• New York City Thanksgiving Parade

• Thanksgiving Parade of Lights

• Turkey Day Parade

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

What is the traditional dessert served on Thanksgiving?

• Fruit salad

• Pumpkin pie

• Ice cream

• Chocolate cake

What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Wampanoag

• Apache

What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

What is the name of the annual football game played on Thanksgiving Day?

• The Thanksgiving Showdown

• The Pilgrim Bowl

• The name of the annual football game played on Thanksgiving Day is the Thanksgiving Classic.

• The Turkey Bowl