Thanksgiving History
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on?
The Mayflower
What is the most common main dish served for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
What word means “being thankful for what you have”?
Gratitude
What bird is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
What was the Pilgrims’ reason for leaving their home country?
Religious Freedom
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
Turkeys have excellent vision. True or false?
True
What ocean did the Pilgrims cross to reach North America?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupitar
Who taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and fish in the new land?
Squanto
What do many families watch on TV after Thanksgiving dinner?
Football
What November holiday comes the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What do many birds do in the fall to prepare for winter?
Migrate
Which ocean is the largest in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first year?
The Wampanoag
Which large parade happens every Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What fruit is famous for making a loud “pop” sound when it’s cooked?
Cranberries
What natural event causes leaves to fall off trees in autumn?
Daylight and temperature
What famous scientist developed the theory of gravity after watching an apple fall?
Isaac Newton
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What do people sometimes break for good luck at dinner?
The wishbone
What symbol is a large container that represents a good harvest and is filled with food?
The cornucopia (horn of plenty)
What crop did both the Wampanoag and Pilgrims grow that was important for the first Thanksgiving?
Corn
Name the 5 members of One Direction
Harry, Niall, Liam, Zayn, Louis