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WorksheetsThanksgiving Trivia
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
Where was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, England
Plymouth, Wisconsin
What did the Native Americans and Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Deer, seafood and fruit
Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes
Chicken, carrots and bread
Roast beef, green beans and rice
Thanksgiving is held on the final Thursday of November each year.
True
False
Which president refused to acknowledge Thanksgiving?
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
When did we start canning cranberries?
1853
1879
1912
1964
One of America’s Founding Fathers thought the turkey should be the national bird of the United States.
True
False
How did a botched Thanksgiving order lead to TV tray dinners?
Swanson and Sons had ordered too many turkey to be sold, had extra turkey after Thanksgiving so created TV dinners to use the turkey
Swanson and Sons thought it would be convenient for those working on Thanksgiving to make after work so they created TV dinners
Swanson and Sons want familes to have access to quick and easy Thanksgiving dinners all year round so they created TV dinners
Why is football a Thanksgiving tradition?
It started in 1856 when President Buchanan had a family football game on Thanksgiving Day
It started in 1876 when Yale and Princeton play on Thanksgiving day
It started in 1890 the first year that the Army and the Navy teams played each other on Thanksgiving day
It started in 1905 when President T Roosevelt declared it a tradition moving forward because it was his favorite sport to watch
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln became the first American president to proclaim a national day of thanksgiving.
True
False
Who was the first president to officially pardon a turkey?
John F Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
George HW Bush
Barack Obama
Which president received a racoon as a Thanksgiving gift?
Abraham Lincolon
Benjamin Harrison
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1858
1895
1924
1937
Which president tried to move the date of Thanksgiving and why?
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to lengthen the holiday shopping season
Dwight D Eisenhower, to coincide with a true harvest season
Gerald Ford, because it interfered with his daughter's wedding date
Bill Clinton, because he wanted the holiday season to be shortened
Macy’s was the first American department store to sponsor a parade in celebration of Thanksgiving.
True
False
Turkey contains an amino acid that makes you sleepy.
True
False
Native Americans used cranberries, now a staple of many Thanksgiving dinners, for cooking as well as medicinal purposes.
True
False
On Thanksgiving Day in 2007, two turkeys earned a trip to Disney World.
True
False
The movement of the turkey inspired a ballroom dance.
True
False
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving?
12 million
46 million
20 million
51 million
What 2 football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Baltimore Ravens & Cleveland Browns
New England Patriots & Pittsburgh Steelers
Kansas City Chiefs & Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
Which U.S state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1653
1675
1621
1702
What is the most famous Thanksgiving parade celebrated today?
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York
America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit
Macy's Holiday Parade in Seattle
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
What percentage of American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
83%
88%
98%
75%
Which day of the week does Thanksgiving always occur in Canada?
Saturday
Thursday
Monday
Wednesday
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Charleston, South Carolina
Boston, Massachusetts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Which Native American tribe took part in the first Thanksgiving feast?
The Iroquoians
The Wampanoag
The Powhatan
The Chickasaw
Turkey was the main meat dish at the first Thanksgiving in 1621
True
False
The First Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons were filled with oxygen, not helium
True
False
Benjamin Franklin thought the national bird of the US should be the turkey
True
False
Native Americans used cranberries to dye their hair
True
False
Swansons first frozen TV dinner was made with turkey leftovers
True
False
Why was the turkey on Joey's head?
to see if it would fit
to smell what was inside
to make erveryone laugh
to scare Chandler
Only female turkeys can gobble
True
False
80% of Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to the actual Thanksgiving meal
True
False
Which of these carols was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Baby, It´s Cold Outside
Sleigh Ride
Holy Night
Which U.S. President made this celebration a national holiday?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson
Which two football teams have played every Thanksgiving since 1966?
Lions and the Steelers
Bears and the Cowboys
Cowboys and the Lions
Dolphins and the Giants
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
1 day
4 days
3 days
5 days
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving?
1,000
2,500
4,500
6,000+
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
10 hours
3 days
15 hours
5 days
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
George H.W. Bush
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
750
7,500
4,500
2,750
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Adams
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1782
1920
1876
1945
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
20M
45M
110M
1.1B
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
July
December
November
September
Which of these countries does not celebrate Thanksgiving?
United States
Canada
Liberia
Poland
Where is the Thanksgiving celebration the biggest?
U.K.
U.S.
Russia
New Zealand
Which NFL team hosts a game every Thanksgiving?
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
The early English settlers of New England
Pilgrims
Americans
Indians
British
What is the name of the Pilgrim's Ship?
Baywatcher
Plymouth
Maybug
Mayflower
In what year did the Pilgrims hold the first Thanksgiving?
1621
1850
1620
1622
When is the best time to see a turkey?
On a clear, warm day or in a light rain
In a heavy rainstorm
At midnight
Early in the morning
Where do turkeys spend the night?
On the lawn
Inside the house
In a tree
They don't sleep.
A wild turkey has excellent...
hearing and taste
taste and smell
smell and vision
vision and hearing
What famous person wanted the turkey to be the national bird?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Betsy Ross
When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
1456
1997
1863
1579
What did the first Thanksgiving feast celebrate?
Pilgrims & Natives bonding
Pilgrims first successful harvest
The death of Christopher Columbus
Religious ceremony
How many Pilgrims attended the first Thanksgiving feast?
52
108
36
19
What food dish did not make an appearance at first Thanksgiving meal?
Venison
Pumpkin Pie
Cranberries
Barley
What eating utensil was not used by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Spoons
Fingers
Knives
Forks
What department store holds a huge parade on Thanksgiving?
Macy's
Nordstorm
JC Penny
Belk
When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?
1989
2004
1924
1892
Where was the oldest Thanksgiving parade held?
Rutland, Vermont
New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What city holds the biggest Thanksgiving parade?
New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
