Thanksgiving Jeopardy!

History

100

This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

What is the Mayflower?

200

The pilgrims landed at this rock.

What is Plymouth Rock?

300

This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.

What are the Wampanoag?

400

The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.

What is 3?

500

How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims to survive winter?

What is teaching them how to plant crops such as corn and hunt for animals in the forest?

The Big Meal

100

Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving

What is turkey?

200

What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?

What are pumpkin and apple?

300

Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.

What is macaroni & cheese?

400

Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.

What is cranberry sauce?

500

Approximately this percentage of American Thanksgiving meals include turkey (percentage should be in 10s).

What is 90%?

Miscellaneous

100

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

What is Black Friday?

200

What game is the most popular for Americans to play during Thanksgiving?

What is American football?

300

In America, who gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving together?

Who is Family?

400

What is a "cornucopia"?

What is a "horn of plenty?" that symbolizes abundance?

500

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

What is October?