Thanksgiving Jeopardy pt. 1

SYMBOLISM

100

The vegetable commonly used as the symbol of thanksgiving. 

Pumpkin 

200

A bird large enough to feed a family which is native to North America.

A wild Turkey 

300

The conical shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables. 

Cornucopia 

400

The English separatists who came to the U.S. in 1620. 

The pilgrims 

500

What type of meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving? 

Deer 

GOOD EATS

100

The red fruit often served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. 

Cranberries 

200

This Thanksgiving food is the prime alternative to mashed potatoes.

Yams 

300

What percentage of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?

A) 12% 

B) 20% 

C) 25%

D ) 5%

A) 12%

400

This U.S. state produces the most sweet potatoes.

North Carolina 

500

Which type of food was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving: 

a) corn on the cob

b) pumpkin

c) seafood 

a) corn on the cob 

TRADITIONAL

100

The most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving. 

Ham 

200

The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their request will be granted. 

Wishbone 

300

A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning :

a) Turkey Trot

b) Smashed Potato

c) Pilgrim Hip 

a) Turkey Trot 

400

The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate thanksgiving. 

The 4th Thursday of November 

500

The number of Turkeys that are consumed every year at Thanksgiving:

a) 460 million

b) 4.6 million

c) 46 million 

c) 46 million 

HISTORY

100

The name of the ship the pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts. 

The Mayflower 

200

TRUE OR FALSE :

Only female turkeys gobble 

False 

300

Which President officially made Thanksgiving the 4th Thursday of every November? 

Franklin D. Roosevelt 

400

This Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving. 

Jingle Bells 

500

Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal? 

A) Apache 

B) Wampanoag  

C) Cherokee

B) Wampanoag

RANDOM

100

It is said that 32 million Americans participate in this shopping holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What is it called? 

Black Friday

200

What is a snood?

a) The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck
b) A hat worn by a Pilgrim
c) A sweater traditionally worn on Thanksgiving

a) The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck

300

The best place to put the meat thermometer in the turkey is:
A) The breast
B) The middle of the back
C) The thigh

C) The thigh

400

What is a baby turkey called?

a Poult

500

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days