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Thanksgiving Trivia: Test Your Knowledge!

Thanksgiving is a holiday full of history, traditions, and fun facts. Test your knowledge with this Thanksgiving trivia game! Below are 30 questions, each with 4 answer choices, but only one is correct. Let’s see how much you know about this special holiday.
 

Thanksgiving Trivia Questions

  1. When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

    • A. 1492
    • B. 1621
    • C. 1776
    • D. 1865
  2. Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

    • A. George Washington
    • B. Abraham Lincoln
    • C. Thomas Jefferson
    • D. John F. Kennedy
  3. Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?

    • A. Cherokee
    • B. Sioux
    • C. Wampanoag
    • D. Iroquois
  4. What meat was served at the first Thanksgiving?

    • A. Turkey
    • B. Venison
    • C. Chicken
    • D. Beef
  5. What is the name of the famous Thanksgiving parade in New York City?

    • A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • B. Bloomingdale’s Holiday Parade
    • C. Thanksgiving Festival Parade
    • D. Broadway Thanksgiving Parade
  6. Which day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

    • A. Tuesday
    • B. Wednesday
    • C. Thursday
    • D. Friday
  7. In what year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

    • A. 1904
    • B. 1924
    • C. 1944
    • D. 1954
  8. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

    • A. The Mayflower
    • B. The Santa Maria
    • C. The Nina
    • D. The Pinta
  9. What is the heaviest turkey ever recorded?

    • A. 37 pounds
    • B. 66 pounds
    • C. 86 pounds
    • D. 112 pounds
  10. Which U.S. state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?

    • A. Texas
    • B. California
    • C. New York
    • D. Florida
  11. Which president started the tradition of pardoning a turkey?

    • A. Harry Truman
    • B. John F. Kennedy
    • C. Ronald Reagan
    • D. George H.W. Bush
  12. What side dish is most commonly served at Thanksgiving?

    • A. Green bean casserole
    • B. Mashed potatoes
    • C. Cranberry sauce
    • D. Stuffing
  13. What pie is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving?

    • A. Apple pie
    • B. Pecan pie
    • C. Pumpkin pie
    • D. Cherry pie
  14. How many pounds of turkey are consumed in the U.S. on Thanksgiving?

    • A. 100 million pounds
    • B. 200 million pounds
    • C. 400 million pounds
    • D. 500 million pounds
  15. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

    • A. One day
    • B. Two days
    • C. Three days
    • D. Four days
  16. Which city claims to have the oldest Thanksgiving parade?

    • A. New York City
    • B. Detroit
    • C. Philadelphia
    • D. Boston
  17. What utensil was not used at the first Thanksgiving?

    • A. Knife
    • B. Fork
    • C. Spoon
    • D. Plate
  18. Which sport is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

    • A. Baseball
    • B. Basketball
    • C. Football
    • D. Hockey
  19. What country celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October?

    • A. United Kingdom
    • B. Canada
    • C. Australia
    • D. Germany
  20. What is the term for Friday following Thanksgiving in the U.S.?

    • A. Black Friday
    • B. Cyber Friday
    • C. Deal Day
    • D. Shopping Friday
  21. What U.S. state was the first to adopt Thanksgiving as a yearly holiday?

    • A. New York
    • B. Massachusetts
    • C. Virginia
    • D. Pennsylvania
  22. Which president moved Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November?

    • A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • B. Herbert Hoover
    • C. Calvin Coolidge
    • D. Woodrow Wilson
  23. What year did the NFL’s Thanksgiving games tradition begin?

    • A. 1920
    • B. 1934
    • C. 1950
    • D. 1965
  24. What bird is the symbol of Thanksgiving?

    • A. Turkey
    • B. Bald Eagle
    • C. Goose
    • D. Pheasant
  25. What Thanksgiving-related movie stars John Candy and Steve Martin?

    • A. Home Alone
    • B. Uncle Buck
    • C. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
    • D. The Great Outdoors
  26. Which traditional Thanksgiving dish was not served at the first Thanksgiving?

    • A. Cranberry sauce
    • B. Pumpkin pie
    • C. Mashed potatoes
    • D. All of the above
  27. What vegetable did Native Americans introduce to the Pilgrims?

    • A. Squash
    • B. Carrots
    • C. Potatoes
    • D. Broccoli
  28. What does “Cornucopia” mean?

    • A. Basket of fruits
    • B. Horn of plenty
    • C. Thanksgiving feast
    • D. Harvest table
  29. Who proclaimed the first national day of Thanksgiving?

    • A. Abraham Lincoln
    • B. George Washington
    • C. James Madison
    • D. Thomas Jefferson
  30. What time does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

    • A. 6:00 AM
    • B. 8:00 AM
    • C. 9:00 AM
    • D. 10:00 AM
  1. B
  2. B
  3. C
  4. B
  5. A
  6. C
  7. B
  8. A
  9. C
  10. B
  11. D
  12. D
  13. C
  14. C
  15. C
  16. C
  17. B
  18. C
  19. B
  20. A
  21. B
  22. A
  23. B
  24. A
  25. C
  26. D
  27. A
  28. B
  29. B
  30. C

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