Thanksgiving Food Trivia
The Native Americans/ Indigenous North Americans.
Name one example of a type of home that Indigenous North Americans built.
A teepee, a longhouse, an adobe house, an igloo, or an earthen house.
What day of the week do we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States?
Thursday.
What department store hosts an annual Thanksgiving parade each year?
Macy’s.
What animal does the president of the United States pardon every year for Thanksgiving so that it's not eaten?
A turkey.
Name a famous Disney movie named after an Indigenous North American.
Pochahontas.
In what language do people thank others by saying "gracias"?
Spanish.
What is the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower.
What is the name of the famous turkey substitute eaten by some vegetarians?
Tofurkey!
Which famous Indigenous woman helped Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana Territory?
Sacagawea
On what continent is it sometimes considered a sign of gratitude to slurp your soup?
Asia.
Where did the pilgrims originally land?
Plymouth Rock
What Thanksgiving food is believed by many to make you sleepy?
Turkey.
What new US holiday shares a date with Columbus Day?
Indigenous People's Day.
In what language do people say thank you by saying “merci”?
French.
What famous Thanksgiving food was NOT eaten on the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey.