Thanksgiving Jeopardy!

History

100

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

Mayflower

200

Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?

Squanto

300

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

Abraham Lincoln

400

In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621

c) 1621

500

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

b) Wampanoag

Food

100

Which State grows the most potatoes each year?

Idaho

200

88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.

Turkey

300

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

c) in a bog

400

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

Corn

500

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!)

Macy's Parade

100

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.

New York City

200

Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?

Santa Claus!

300

Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other? a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson

a) Snoopy

400

Balloons were introduced in 1928, replacing what previous parade feature?

What is live zoo animals. 

500

What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 2004

b) 1924

Turkey

100

In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?

Wishbone

200

It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.

Minnesota (46.5 million)

300

What do you call a male turkey?

Tom

400

What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?

Wattle

500

Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields

c) trees!

It's all about Balloons

100

Instead of volunteers holding down the balloons this year, this will be used?

What are cars (5).

200

Name one of the two new balloons that will be featured in the 2020 Parade?

What is Boss Baby or Red Titan.

300

What Christmas villian made their second debut in 2017... the first debut was as a live character on a float. 

Who is The Grinch.

400

From 1928 - 1932, many of the larger balloons were  filled with this gas and designed to rise above 2,000 feet and slowly deflate for whomever was lucky enough to capture the contestants in Macy's "balloon race" and return them for a reward of $100 (equivalent to more than $1,500 today).

What is hellium.

500

From 1920's - 1980's, the large animal-shaped balloons, were produced by this tire company in Ohio.  

What is Goodyear.