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Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

1620

b)

1621

c)

1776

d)

1492

2.

What is the traditional main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner?

a)

Baked chicken

b)

Baked ham

c)

Fish

d)

Roasted turkey

3.

Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

John F. Kennedy

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

4.

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

a)

Sweet Potato Casserole

b)

Thanksgiving Delight

c)

Marshmallow Casserole

d)

Yam Surprise

5.

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

a)

False, the Native Americans celebrated alone

b)

False, the Pilgrims and Native Americans fought instead

c)

True

d)

False, the Pilgrims celebrated alone

6.

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

a)

Turkey

b)

Seagull

c)

Sparrow

d)

Pigeon

7.

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

a)

Turkey Day Parade

b)

New York City Parade

c)

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

d)

Thanksgiving Parade

8.

Which state produces the most turkeys in the United States?

a)

Minnesota

b)

California

c)

Texas

d)

Iowa

9.

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

a)

Mayflower

b)

Nina

c)

Titanic

d)

Santa Maria

10.

What is the traditional dessert served on Thanksgiving?

a)

apple pie

b)

pumpkin pie

c)

sweet potato pie

d)

lemon pie

11.

What is the name of the Friday following Thanksgiving Day?

a)

Black Friday

b)

Good Friday

c)

Super Friday

d)

Thanksgiving Friday

12.

Which sport is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving Day in the United States?

a)

Baseball

b)

Basketball

c)

Football

d)

Soccer

13.

What is the name of the Native American tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

a)

Apache

b)

Cherokee

c)

Navajo

d)

Wampanoag

14.

What is the name of the Thursday before Thanksgiving, traditionally known for charity events and volunteering?

a)

Charity Thursday

b)

Thanksgiving Eve

c)

Good Thursday

d)

Give Back Thursday

15.

What is the name of the Native American leader who helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter?

a)

Squanto

b)

Geronimo

c)

Sitting Bull

d)

Crazy Horse

16.

What is the name of the dish made from bread crumbs or cubes, vegetables, and spices, and cooked inside the turkey?

a)

Gravy

b)

Stuffing

c)

Mashed Potatoes

d)

Cranberry Sauce

17.

What is the name of the day after Thanksgiving, known for online shopping deals?

a)

Cyber Monday

b)

Black Friday

c)

Super Saturday

d)

Online Friday

18.

What is the name of the dish made from mashed potatoes and bread crumbs, often served as a side on Thanksgiving?

a)

Potato Gratin

b)

Potato Pancake

c)

Potato Pudding

d)

Potato Bread

19.

What is the name of the sauce made from cranberries, commonly served with turkey on Thanksgiving?

a)

Cranberry Sauce

b)

Red Berry Sauce

c)

Turkey Sauce

d)

Thanksgiving Sauce

20.

What is the name of the dish made from green beans and cream of mushroom soup, often topped with fried onions and served on Thanksgiving?

a)

Green Bean Casserole

b)

Green Bean Soup

c)

Green Bean Salad

d)

Green Bean Stir-fry