Thanksgiving Jeopardy Questions -- 50 Answer-First Trivia

What is the Mayflower? -- The Mayflower departed Plymouth, England on September 16, 1620, and arrived at Cape Cod on November 9, 1620.

Who are the Wampanoag? -- Approximately 90 Wampanoag men, led by Chief Massasoit, joined the Pilgrims for the three-day feast.

Who is Abraham Lincoln? -- Lincoln proclaimed the holiday on October 3, 1863, during the Civil War, following Sarah Josepha Hale's 17-year campaign.

What is Philadelphia? -- The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia predates Macy's parade by four years.

What is Minnesota? -- Minnesota has been the top turkey-producing state for decades, followed by North Carolina and Arkansas.

Who is Benjamin Franklin? -- Franklin expressed this preference in a letter to his daughter, though he never formally proposed it.

What is 'Mourt's Relation'? -- Written mainly by Edward Winslow, it describes the first year at Plymouth, including the 1621 feast.

Who is Sarah Josepha Hale? -- As editor of 'Godey's Lady's Book,' Hale wrote to five presidents promoting the holiday.

What is the 1621 Plymouth feast? -- It was shared between approximately 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag people over three days.

Who are the Detroit Lions? -- Owner George A. Richards started the tradition to attract fans and compete with baseball.

What is Black Friday? -- The term originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s to describe heavy traffic and crowds.

What is the snood? -- The snood is a long, red, fleshy flap that can extend or retract depending on the turkey's excitement level.

What is Giving Tuesday? -- Giving Tuesday encourages donations to nonprofits and volunteering in communities.

Who is Marcus Urann? -- Urann, a lawyer-turned-cranberry-farmer, founded what would become Ocean Spray.

What is green bean casserole? -- Dorcas Reilly invented it using Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, green beans, and French's fried onions.

Who is Tisquantum (Squanto)? -- Squanto was kidnapped in 1614, learned English in Europe, and returned to act as interpreter for the Pilgrims.

What is Quebec? -- Tourtiere is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie made with pork, veal, or game.

What is Canada? -- Canadian Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1578 by Martin Frobisher and became a national holiday in 1879.

What is 'Jingle Bells'? -- James Lord Pierpont wrote 'One Horse Open Sleigh' for a Thanksgiving performance in Savannah, Georgia.

Who is Massasoit? -- Massasoit maintained peaceful relations with the Pilgrims for decades, though his son Metacom later went to war.

What is turducken? -- This Cajun dish gained national fame after football commentator John Madden mentioned it.

What is Franksgiving? -- FDR's date change was mocked and rejected by many states, leading to Congress fixing the fourth Thursday in 1941.

Who is George H.W. Bush? -- Bush declared the turkey 'granted a presidential pardon as of right now,' making it an annual ceremony.

What is 88%? -- Approximately 46 million turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving in the United States.

What are the Three Sisters? -- The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims this companion planting technique for sustainable agriculture.

What is Gimbels? -- Gimbels department store in Philadelphia sponsored the first Thanksgiving parade, later continued by 6abc.

What are Nanaimo bars? -- Nanaimo bars are a Canadian dessert with a chocolate crumb base, custard filling, and chocolate top.

What is brining? -- Brining adds moisture and flavor, helping prevent the breast meat from drying out during roasting.

What is the Great Dying? -- Between 1616-1619, an epidemic killed up to 90% of coastal New England Native populations.

What is King Philip's War? -- Led by Metacom (King Philip), it devastated both English and Native communities in New England.

Who is William Bradford? -- Bradford governed Plymouth for over 30 years and wrote the chronicle between 1630 and 1651.

What is spatchcocking? -- Spatchcocking allows even heat distribution and significantly reduces roasting time.

Who is Samoset? -- Samoset, an Abenaki sagamore, walked into Plymouth and greeted the settlers in English.

What is the National Day of Mourning? -- Founded by Frank James (Wamsutta), it provides a counter-narrative to the Thanksgiving myth.

What is the Thanksgiving Resolution? -- The joint resolution standardized the date nationwide, ending the 'Franksgiving' confusion.

What is the turkey? -- A full-grown turkey has approximately 5,000-6,000 feathers covering its body.

Who is Samuel de Champlain? -- The Order of Good Cheer was an early dining society to prevent scurvy and promote morale.

What is green bean casserole? -- Dorcas Reilly created the recipe, which has become a staple on millions of American tables.

What is the TV dinner? -- Swanson over-ordered turkeys and created the first TV dinner: turkey with cornbread dressing and sweet potatoes.

What is 90%? -- The 'Great Dying' killed up to 90% of coastal Native populations, destroying entire villages.

Who is Myles Standish? -- Standish was hired for military expertise and is the subject of 'The Courtship of Miles Standish.'

What is Friendsgiving? -- Young adults and urban professionals gather with friends for a potluck-style meal before the holiday.

What is Guam? -- Guamanian Thanksgiving blends American traditions with local foods like lechon and red rice.

What is 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'? -- The film follows two unlikely travel companions trying to get home for Thanksgiving.

What is the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation? -- Since 1947, the NTF has presented a turkey to the president; since 1989, the bird has been 'pardoned.'