Thanksgiving
Which pie is preferred by most Americans?
A. apple pie
B. pumpkin pie
C. pecan pie
A. apple pie
How long ago do historians estimate the first settlers arrived on what is now American soil?
A. 12,000 years ago
B. 22,000 years ago
C. 32,000 years ago
A. 12,000 years ago
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports’?
A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Soccer
C. Soccer
Two of the planets in our solar system begin with the letter M, can you name them?
Mars and Mercury
The oldest-known living land animal is a tortoise named Jonathan. How old is Jonathan?
A. 167 years old
B. 177 years old
C. 187 years old
C. 187 years old
Which meat was served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. turkey
B. beef
C. duck
C. duck
Where is the oldest European-founded city in the United States?
A. New York
B. Massachussetts
C. Florida
C. Florida (St. Augustine, 1565)
How many players are on a baseball team?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 11
B. 9
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
What is a group of lions called?
A. a flock
B. a murder
C. a pride
C. a pride
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
A. 1776
B. 1876
C. 1976
B. 1876
Which of the following is true about Christopher Columbus?
A. In 1492, Columbus landed in the Caribbean and called the native people "Indians."
B. In 1492, Columbus landed in present day Indiana and called the native people "Indians."
C. In 1492, Columbus landed in the East Indies and called the native people "Indians."
A. In 1492, Columbus landed in the Caribbean and called the native people "Indians."
However, he believed he was in the East Indies.
In what game is “love” a score?
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Frisbee
A. Tennis
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig
Which singing voice is the highest pitch?
A. Soprano
B. Tenor
C. Baritone
A. Soprano
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
To start their own religious community after becoming dissatisfied with the Protestant Church in England.
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey
If you suffer from arachnophobia, which animal are you scared of?
Spiders
Which of the following is true?
The Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who lived in the 1700s, reportedly invented the sandwich so he...
A. wouldn’t have to leave his gambling table to eat.
B. could feed his children something easy to make.
C. could have a full meal while riding a horse.
A. wouldn’t have to leave his gambling table to eat.
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
Your guess must be accurate within 1,000 calories WITHOUT going over.
4,500
What five countries formed colonies that would later become part of the United States territory?
England, France, the Netherlands, Russia and Spain
What is the only sport to be played on the moon?
Golf
What's the response to "see you later, alligator?"
"In a while, crocodile."
What is the maximum amount of times that you can fold a piece of paper?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
A. 7