It's Giving Thanks
While primarily a U.S. holiday, Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving. In which month does Canadian Thanksgiving occur?
What is October?
In what year did Cedar Rapids experience a devastating flood that significantly impacted the city and its residents?
What is 2008?
What famous explorers, known for their expedition across the Louisiana Purchase, were sent by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804?
Who are Lewis and Clark?
Who is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" and became a cultural icon in the 20th century?
Who is Elvis Presley?
What NFL team shares its name with a historic baseball team and has won multiple Super Bowl championships?
Who are the New York Giants?
Which U.S. president is credited with starting the tradition of pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
What high school did Grant Wood graduate from?
What is Washington High School?
What famous trail, used by pioneers heading west in the mid-19th century, stretched from Missouri to Oregon?
What is the Oregon Trail?
Who is the American singer-songwriter known for hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend," and whose album "Tapestry"?
Who is Carole King?
In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, breaking an 86-year championship drought. Who did they defeat in the World Series that year?
Who are the St. Louis Cardinals?
Name the NFL teams who played the first Thanksgiving game?
What is the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals?
Which park in Cedar Rapids is known for its large flower gardens, sculptures, and hosts various events throughout the year?
What is Brucemore Historic Site and Gardens?
The Compromise of 1850 included several provisions. Name one of the states impacted by these provisions.
What is California, Texas, New Mexico, or Utah?
Which British rock band released the album "Dark Side of the Moon" in 1973?
What is Pink Floyd?
Who holds the MLB record for the most career home runs, surpassing the mark set by Hank Aaron?
Who is Barry Bonds?
Name two Native American foods that were likely part of the first Thanksgiving feast.
What is corn, beans, or squash?
What is the name of the iconic double-decked bridge that spans the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids?
What is the Third Avenue Bridge?
In the mid-1850s, violent conflicts erupted in Kansas over the issue of slavery. What term was coined to describe this period of strife?
What is "Bleeding Kansas" or the "Kansas-Missouri Border War?
What rapper, known for hits like "California Love" and "Changes,"?
Who is Tupac?
What significant accomplishment did Caitlin Clark achieve during the 2020-2021 NCAA women's basketball season?
What is leading the nation in scoring and assists?
Which U.S. president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, setting the date as the final Thursday in November?
Who is President Abraham Lincoln?
Cedar Rapids is home to the Eastern Iowa Airport. What was the original name of this airport?
What is the Benton Field Airport?
What fiery abolitionist delivered the famous antislavery speech known as "Give me liberty, or give me death!" in 1852?
Who is Patrick Henry?
Who is the American singer-songwriter known for songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" during the 1960s?
Who is Bob Dylan?
What is the name of the iconic Viking ship horn sound that is played after every touchdown scored by the Minnesota Vikings?
What is the Gjallarhorn?