Native Americans
Pilgrims
Thanksgiving
November
Turkey Talk
100

How many Native American tribes are there within the United States?

574 : There are currently 574 federally recognized Native American tribes, and there are about 326 federal Indian reservations. About 22 percent of Native American people live on tribal lands 

100

In what year did the Pilgrims arrive in America?

1620

100

How Many days did the first Thanksgiving celebrations last?

3 days

100

What is the zodiac sign for people born between October 23 and November 21?

Scorpio

100

What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it

Brining

200

True or False: Native Americans spoke as many as 500 languages prior to colonization of the Americas.

True

200

What did the Speedwell do?

The Speedwell was to have accompanied the Mayflower to America, but it leaked too badly and could not make the trip.

200

In what year was the first nationwide Thanksgiving celebrated?

1777

200

What is the zodiac sign for people born between November 22 and December 21?

Sagitarius

200

On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?

100,000

300

When was the first newspaper in Native American language published?

1828

300

How many Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth?

102

300

Who was the first U.S. President to declare a national day of Thanksgiving?

George Washington


300

What name is given to the day following Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals?

Black Friday

300

In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?

Minnesota

400

When were Native Americans granted citizenship?

1924

400

How many babies were born during the voyage of the Mayflower?

1

400

Local Native Americans from which tribe were invited to the Pilgrims Thanksgiving celebration?

Wampanoag

400

What gemstone represents November births?

Topaz

400

What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?

165 °F

500

True or False: The Navajo Nation has the largest tribal land in the United States.

True

500

Where did the Separatists live when they decided to go to America?

Leydon, Holland

500

What woman writer is credited with persuading President Lincoln in 1863 to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Sarah Josepha Hale

500

Which war ended on November 11, 1918?

World War 1

500

Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?

George HW Bush

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