Food
Misconceptions
Race and Ethnicity
History
100

88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.

Turkey

100

When was the first Thanksgiving held?

Between September 21st and November 11th

100

This is a grouping of people who identify with each other on the basis of shared attributes that distinguish them from other groups such as a common set of traditions, ancestry, language, history, society, culture, nation, religion, or social treatment within their residing area. Is this the definition of Race or Ethnicity?

Ethnicity

100

What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?

Mayflower

200

Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog

c) in a bog

200

Did pilgrims dress in black?

Men dressed in tan, green, brown, or beige.  Women dressed in red, gray or deep green. 

200

This is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct within a given society. Is this the definition of Race or Ethnicity?

Race

200

In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

300

This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.

Corn 

300

When was the largest meal eaten?

At noon. 
400

In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve? a) Pumpkin Pie b) Yams c) Cranberry Sauce

a) Pumpkin Pie (there were no ovens!) 

400

What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache

b) Wampanoag

500

Which state grows the most potatoes each year?

Idaho