Thanksgiving Trivia for Students

What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• 1492

• 1621

• 1776

• 1865

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Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Nina

• Constitution

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Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

What is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert?

• Chocolate cake

• Pumpkin pie

• Ice cream

• Fruit salad

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What day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• November 1st

• The first Thursday in November

• The fourth Thursday in November

• November 30th

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What is the name of the large parade held every Thanksgiving in New York City?

• The Thanksgiving Festival Parade

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

• The Pilgrims’ Parade

• New York City Holiday Parade

Which animal is pardoned by the President during the Thanksgiving tradition?

• Turkey

• Deer

• Chicken

• Pig

Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving?

• To honor the King of England

• To thank the Native Americans for their help

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To welcome new settlers

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Which sport is often associated with Thanksgiving?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Football

• Hockey