Edinburgh
history
Geography
Thanksgiving
100

What is Edinburghs most famous hike?

Arthur’s seat

100

Who was the first President of the United States?


George Washington


100

What is the largest ocean on Earth?


The pacific

100

What food is traditionally the centrepiece of a Thanksgiving dinner?


A turkey 

200

Which historic street runs from Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse?


Royal Mile

200

Which 14th-century pandemic killed millions across Europe, Asia, and Africa and reshaped global populations?


The Black Death 

200

Which river is the longest in South America?


The amazon

200

What sauce is commonly served with turkey at Thanksgiving?


Cranberry sauce

300

What is Edinburghs castle known ifor?

Never been sieged

300

who was the UK prime minister during WWII

Churchill

300

What is the capital city of Canada?


Ottawa


300

Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?


Abraham Lincoln 

400

Which Edinburgh-born economist wrote The Wealth of Nations, a foundational text in modern economics?


Adam Smith

400

Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century?


The mongol 

400

What is the smallest country in the world by land area?


The Vatican 

400

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


The thanksgiving day parade

500

Edinburgh’s New Town is known for its Georgian architecture. In which century was most of the New Town originally constructed?


18th

500

What was the name of the trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean for centuries, enabling the exchange of silk, spices, and ideas?


The silk roads
500

Which mountain range forms a natural border between Europe and Asia?


The urals 

500

What sport do many Americans traditionally watch on Thanksgiving Day?


American football