Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz

Which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1776

• 1492

What is the traditional main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner?

• Baked chicken

• Baked ham

• Fish

• Roasted turkey

Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What is the name of the casserole topped with marshmallows that is commonly served on Thanksgiving?

• Sweet Potato Casserole

• Thanksgiving Delight

• Marshmallow Casserole

• Yam Surprise

True or False: The Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated the first Thanksgiving together.

• False, the Native Americans celebrated alone

• False, the Pilgrims and Native Americans fought instead

• True

• False, the Pilgrims celebrated alone

Which bird was Benjamin Franklin's preference for the national bird of the United States instead of the Bald Eagle?

• Turkey

• Seagull

• Sparrow

• Pigeon

What is the name of the annual parade held in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?

• Turkey Day Parade

• New York City Parade

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Thanksgiving Parade

Which state produces the most turkeys in the United States?

• Minnesota

• California

• Texas

• Iowa

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

• Mayflower

• Nina

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

What is the traditional dessert served on Thanksgiving?

• apple pie

• pumpkin pie

• sweet potato pie

• lemon pie