Turkey was likely one of the meats served at the very first Thanksgiving feast, but it was definitely not the only protein option. We know for fact that five of these creatures were killed for the feast.
What are deer?
100
The first Thanksgiving is commonly believed to have occured during this year.
What is 1621?
100
The first Thanksgiving, actually called a "harvest celebration" by the pilgrims who participated, lasted for this number of days.
What is three?
100
The Pilgrims sailed to the new world in a ship called _______________.
What is the Mayflower?
100
The __________ Indians were the people that shared the autumn feast now known as Thanksgiving with the pilgrims.
Who are the Wampanoag? (Also acceptable - the Pokanoket)
200
Turkey contains this amino acid which is known for its sedative qualties.
What is tryptophan?
200
This Massachusetts plantation was the location of the first celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.
What is Plymouth Plantation?
200
Though the Macy's Day Parade has been held for over 75 years, it was cancelled during the early 1940's in order to conserve these materials.
What are rubber and helium?
200
Before coming to America, members of the English Separatist Church first settled in this country for over a decade because of its lenient laws.
What is the Netherlands?
200
The Wampanoag people spoke this language.
What is Algonquin?
300
Pumpkin may have been on the menu at the first Thanksgiving, but not in the form of pie due to the lack of ovens. This type of pumpkin dessert is much more likely to have been served.
What is pudding?
300
During the settlement of the Plymouth plantation, the Pilgrims not only desecrated Native burial sites, but also stole a cache of this crop from the Native peoples.
What is corn?
300
The American tradition of football games on Thanksgiving began with an American Collegiate Football Association Championship held in:
a) 1876
b) 1934
c) 1901
What is a) 1876?
300
This man, a leader of the Separatist congregation, wrote the still-classic account of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony.
Who is William Bradford?
300
Tisquatum, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe who interpreted and mediated between colonial leaders and Native American Chiefs, is known to most Americans as ___________.
What is the name "Squanto?"
400
Native Americans used this berry not only as a food source, but also to treat arrow puncture wounds and to dye fabric.
What is the cranberry?
400
This president signed the bill that said the Thanksgiving holiday would always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
400
This Philedelphia department store actually sponsored a Thanksgiving Day parade 4 years before the Macy's parade was initiated.
What is Gimbels?
400
The group that set out from Plymouth, England to the new world included members of a radical Puritan faction of the ______________ _____________ church.
What is the English Separatist Church?
400
The High Chief of the Pokanoket tribe and the Wampanoag people who made a peace treaty with the Pilgrims was called __________________.
Who is Massasoit?
500
Though they play starring role on today's Thanksgiving table, these vegetables were most certainly not present at the first Thanksgiving.
What are potatos (sweet or regular)?
500
Contrary to popular belief, only this many Native Americans were actually invited to the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving. The other 90 men were brought by the chief, Massasoit.
What is one or zero?"
500
In 2007, President Bush granted pardon to two turkeys named May and Flower. These turkeys were sent to this popular vacation destination to serve as honorary grand marshals in a Thanksgiving Day parade.
What is Orlando, Florida / Disney World?
500
The plymouth settlers were not originally known as Pilgrims, but by this more obscure title.
What is the term "Old-Comers?"
500
This Abenaki leader who had had some contact with the English brought Squanto to assist the Pilgrims in Plymouth.