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Turkeys
History and Origins

Traditions and Customs
Thanksgiving Around the World
Fun Facts and Miscellaneous
100

Where do turkeys and turkeys live?

A. On field 

B. In cave 

C. On tree

B. On field

100

In what year did the first Thanksgiving feast take place?

  • a) 1492
  • b) 1621
  • c) 1776
  • d) 1849

b) 1621

100

Which pie is the most popular dessert on Thanksgiving? 

  • a) Pecan Pie
  • b) Apple Pie
  • c) Pumpkin Pie
  • d) Cherry Pie

c) Pumpkin Pie

100

In which country is Thanksgiving celebrated on the second Monday of October?

  • a) United States
  • b) Mexico
  • c) Canada
  • d) Australia

c) Canada

100

According to the National Turkey Federation, what is the average weight of a turkey consumed on Thanksgiving?

  • a) 12 pounds
  • b) 16 pounds
  • c) 20 pounds
  • d) 24 pounds

b) 16 pounds

200

Turkeys' eggs are twice as big as
chicken eggs. What color
are turkey eggs?

A. Brown with dots

B. White with dots

C. White 

B. White with dots 

200

True or False: The first Thanksgiving lasted for only one day.

  • a) True
  • b) False

 b) False

200

What sport are Americans
traditionally like to watch at
Thanksgiving Day?

  • a) Baseball 
  • b) Football 
  • c) Basketball
  • d) Soccer 

b) Football

200

In Australia, what is the closest equivalent to Thanksgiving, celebrated on the last Monday of November?

  • a) Harvest Festival
  • b) Aussie Appreciation Day
  • c) Giving Thanks Down Under
  • d) None, Australia does not have a Thanksgiving equivalent

a) Harvest Festival (some regions)

200

What is the approximate number of calories consumed on average by an individual during a Thanksgiving dinner?

  • a) 2,000 calories
  • b) 3,500 calories
  • c) 5,000 calories
  • d) 7,500 calories

b) 3,500 calories

300

How much did the biggest turkey weigh in history?
A. 48

B. 86

C. 116

B. 86

300

What state did pilgrims land in from their ship?

  • a) Delaware 
  • b) Main 
  • c) Massachusetts
  • d) Rhode Island

c) Massachusetts

300

Which traditional Thanksgiving side dish is made from mashed potatoes and is often served with a well in the center filled with gravy? 

  • a) Potato Volcano
  • b) Gravy Mountain
  • c) Mashed Potato Volcano
  • d) Gravy Lake

c) Mashed Potato Volcano

300

Which country celebrates a similar holiday called Erntedankfest, meaning "harvest festival," around the same time as American Thanksgiving?

  • a) Italy
  • b) Germany
  • c) France
  • d) Spain

b) Germany

300

 What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Native American dish succotash?

  • a) Corn and Beans
  • b) Pumpkin and Squash
  • c) Venison and Berries
  • d) Wild Rice and Nuts

a) Corn and Beans

400

Which state has the most
produced (grown)
turkeys?

A. Texas 

B. Idaho

C. Minnesota 

C. Minnesota

400

Which U.S. president officially established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863?

  • a) George Washington
  • b) Thomas Jefferson
  • c) Abraham Lincoln
  • d) Theodore Roosevelt

c) Abraham Lincoln

400

In the tradition of breaking the wishbone, what are the two participants supposed to do?

  • a) Share a secret
  • b) Each makes a wish
  • c) Perform a dance
  • d) Recite a poem

b) Each makes a wish

400

In Japan, what is the equivalent celebration to Thanksgiving, usually observed on the 23rd of November?

  • a) Autumn Festival
  • b) Harvest Day
  • c) Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
  • d) Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival)

c) Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)

400

What is the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of mashed potatoes, set on Thanksgiving Day in 2016?

  • a) 1,000 kilograms
  • b) 2,266.5 kilograms
  • c) 5,000 kilograms
  • d) 10,000 kilograms

b) 2,266.5 kilograms (4,997 pounds)

500

In what year were turkeys brought to
Spain?

A. 1519

B. 1621

C. 1753

A. 1519

500

Which Native American tribe is associated with the first Thanksgiving?

  • a) Cherokee
  • b) Sioux
  • c) Wampanoag
  • d) Iroquois

c) Wampanoag

500

What is the name of the famous Thanksgiving parade that takes place in New York City?

  • a) Holiday Spectacular Parade
  • b) Thanksgiving Extravaganza
  • c) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • d) Pilgrim Parade

c) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

500

Which Native American dish, made from corn, is a Thanksgiving staple and has its roots in indigenous cultures?

  • a) Cornucopia
  • b) Succotash
  • c) Powwow Stew
  • d) Totem Taters

b) Succotash

500

According to the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, what is the most-asked question by people preparing Thanksgiving turkey?

  • a) How long does it take to cook a turkey?
  • b) How long does it take to thaw a turkey?
  • c) Should I brine my turkey?
  • d) Can I deep-fry my turkey frozen?

b) How long does it take to thaw a turkey?