Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz

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

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776

• 1621

Who was the leader of the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Wampanoag

Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To give thanks for a bountiful harvest and celebrate blessings of the past year.

• To celebrate the end of the harvest season.

• To commemorate the arrival of the Pilgrims in America.

• To honor Native American culture and traditions.

Which state was the first to adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?

• California

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

What is the traditional main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner?

• Pizza

• Tacos

• Roasted turkey

• Sushi

Which famous parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day in New York City?

• Halloween Parade

• Christmas Day Parade

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Easter Parade

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

• Santa Maria

• Pinta

• Mayflower

• Nina

Which traditional dessert is commonly served during Thanksgiving?

• Fruit salad

• Pumpkin pie

• Ice cream

• Chocolate cake