Printable Thanksgiving Trivia — 50 Questions
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| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | What year was the first Thanksgiving? | |
| 2. | Which ship did the Pilgrims sail on? | |
| 3. | Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday? | |
| 4. | What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims? | |
| 5. | How long did the first Thanksgiving last? | |
| 6. | What is the main dish at most Thanksgiving dinners? | |
| 7. | What state produces the most turkeys? | |
| 8. | What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert? | |
| 9. | What city hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? | |
| 10. | Which two NFL teams traditionally play on Thanksgiving? | |
| 11. | What is the day after Thanksgiving called? | |
| 12. | What is a male turkey called? | |
| 13. | What is a baby turkey called? | |
| 14. | How fast can a wild turkey run? | |
| 15. | What is the internal temperature for a safely cooked turkey? | |
| 16. | Which founding father preferred the turkey as the national bird? | |
| 17. | What song was originally a Thanksgiving song? | |
| 18. | When is Canadian Thanksgiving? | |
| 19. | What was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving? | |
| 20. | What is a group of turkeys called? | |
| 21. | What is the red thing on a turkey's head called? | |
| 22. | What is the red skin on a turkey's neck called? | |
| 23. | Who invented green bean casserole? | |
| 24. | What was the first TV dinner made from? | |
| 25. | What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? | |
| 26. | What is 'Friendsgiving'? | |
| 27. | What is the name of the Wampanoag leader? | |
| 28. | What is 'turducken'? | |
| 29. | What does 'spatchcock' mean? | |
| 30. | How many feathers does a turkey have? | |
| 31. | What ancient Roman harvest festival honored Ceres? | |
| 32. | What is the purpose of brining a turkey? | |
| 33. | What do turkeys eat in the wild? | |
| 34. | What is cranberry sauce made from? | |
| 35. | What is the best way to thaw a turkey? | |
| 36. | What is the Mayflower Compact? | |
| 37. | What is the busiest travel day before Thanksgiving? | |
| 38. | What is 'Giving Tuesday'? | |
| 39. | What is a heritage turkey? | |
| 40. | What is the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims? | |
| 41. | What was the Pilgrims' settlement called? | |
| 42. | How many passengers were on the Mayflower? | |
| 43. | What is the oldest Thanksgiving parade? | |
| 44. | What is a cornucopia? | |
| 45. | What is the traditional herb in poultry seasoning? | |
| 46. | What is a wishbone? | |
| 47. | What is 'Black Wednesday'? | |
| 48. | What country celebrates 'Chuseok'? | |
| 49. | What is the name of the Jewish harvest festival? | |
| 50. | What is a common leftover turkey dish? | |
| 51. | What is a 'Turkey Trot'? |
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