Pilgrims
What group was the Pilgrims from?
They were members of a group known as the Puritans.
Do all turkeys gobble?
No, only male turkeys gobble.
What store does the Thanksgiving parade take place?
Macy’s
What food does most people eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the greatest known Thanksgiving tradition?
The Thanksgiving feast
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
They left to have religious freedom.
What is a male turkey called?
A Tom or a gobbler
What year did the first Thanksgiving parade take place?
1924
What is the most popular food on Thanksgiving, besides turkey?
Mashed Potatoes
When was the first Thanksgiving feast?
-1626
-1621
-1700
-1623
1621
Who helped the Pilgrims survive? And how did they help?
The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive by showing them how to grow crops in dry soil.
What is the red hanging skin on a turkey’s neck?
A wattle
What street does the Thanksgiving Parade start?
77th street and Central Park West
How many different foods were served in the first Thanksgiving feast?
-7
-10
-9
-14
9
What is a cornucopia also called?
The Horn of Plenty
What was the first governing document the Pilgrims signed?
The Mayflower Compact
What do male turkeys do to impress female turkeys.
They make gobbling calls and puff their feathers out.
What video game appeared in the Thanksgiving parade in 1993?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What is the chemical that makes you feel tired after eating a meal?
Tryptophan
What does Thanksgiving mean?
Thanksgiving means the celebration of harvest and other blessings during the past year
When the Pilgrims first came to America, how did some of the people die?
They came during the winter season, where it was hard to grow crops and find food, and many people died from the cold.
What state eats the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
-New York
-Pennsylvania
-California
-Washington
California
About how many people watch the Thanksgiving parade?
-40 Million
-60 Million
-50 Million
-70 Million
50 Million
How many turkeys do Americans eat each Thanksgiving?
-54 Million
-47 Million
-46 Million
-39 Million
46 Million
Who lead the Pilgrims to safety?
-William Penn
-Squanto
-William Bradford
-Roger Williams
William Bradford