Thanksgiving Jeopardy!

History

100

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

Mayflower

200

 Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?

George H.W. Bush

300

What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?

A) Chicken

B) Ham

C) Beef

B) Ham

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?

A) Washington

B) Idaho

C) North Dakota

Idaho

200

88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.

A) Rolls

B) Stuffing

C) Turkey

Turkey

300

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

c) in a bog

400

About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?

A) 50 Million

B) 1 Billion
C) 30 Million

A) 50 Million

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

Which city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?

A) Detroit

B) New York City

A) Los Angeles

A) Detroit

500

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

b) 1924

Sports

100

What sport is televised Thanksgiving day?

Football

200

How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?

3

300

Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?

A) Patriots

B) Cowboys

C) Lions

Detroit Lions

400

Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?

Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys

500

Who Holds The Record For Most Rushing Yards In A Thanksgiving Game?

A) OJ Simpson

B) Jim Benton

C) Ernie Nevers

A) OJ Simpson

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?

A) Neck

B) Wishbone

C) Wing

B) 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

Turtle Island Foods sells what vegan substitute for Turkey?

Tofurky

500

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

c) trees!