25 Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

Welcome to our Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz.

As you dig into that succulent turkey, savor the creamy mashed potatoes, and indulge in the sweetest of pies, why not exercise your cranial muscles, too?

From the origins of the holiday to quirky traditions, delectable dishes, and record-breaking feats, our Thanksgiving quiz has it all.

This quiz has five rounds with five questions in each, totaling 25 points.

To play, simply scroll down to the bottom of this guide to find instructions for our Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers- feel free to use this to build your own.

Plus, we’ve provided answers to the questions at the end for you to check how well you did, as well as some fun Thanksgiving trivia you can share with your friends.

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Free Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz Questions

Thanksgiving General Knowledge Quiz Questions Round

Get ready to test your turkey-day smarts in the first round of our Thanksgiving trivia multiple choice quiz!

From fun facts to significant dates, test your knowledge of the basics of this holiday.

1. When is Thanksgiving held each year?

November 25^th
November 24^th
Second Thursday of November
Fourth Thursday of November

2. In 1992, which comedian released The Thanksgiving Song as a way to poke fun at the lack of music around the holiday?

Will Ferrell
Adam Sandler
Steve Martin
Martin Short

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3. Which US founding fathers called Turkey a “Bird of Courage” and campaigned for the bird to be the national symbol?

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams

4. Which household accident is tripled each Thanksgiving?

Car accidents
Falls
Choking
House Fires

5. What location is the most popular travel destination for the Thanksgiving holiday?

Boston
Orlando
Las Vegas
Philadelphia

Thanksgiving History Quiz Questions Round

Time travel back to the origins of this holiday in the second round of our Thanksgiving day trivia quiz!

Explore the fascinating past and uncover the history of this celebration.

1. Who was the first US president to pardon a turkey for Thanksgiving?

John F. Kennedy
Gerald Ford
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon

2. Which US president set Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson

3. What Native American tribe is said to be present at the first Thanksgiving celebration thanks to a treaty signed earlier that summer?

Narragansett
Wampanoag
Iroquois
Lakota

4. How many passengers were on the Mayflower when it made landfall in America?

5. How many total attendees were at the supposed first Thanksgiving celebration?

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Thanksgiving Food Questions Round

Test your culinary knowledge with our Thanksgiving food trivia quiz.

From savory sides to delectable mains, this round is a fun way to challenge your appetite for fun facts.

1. In 1955, Dorcas Reilly of the Campbell’s Soup Company invented which traditional Thanksgiving side dish?

Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Candied Yams

2. According to the USDA, how long can a Turkey be kept in the freezer before cooking and eating?

Indefinitely
5 years
2 years
6 months

3. Which state is the leading producer of cranberries each year?

Connecticut
Illinois
Wisconsin
Idaho

4. What meat was provided by the Wampanoag tribe as an offering to pilgrims during the first supposed Thanksgiving in America?

Turkey
Venison
Beef
Chicken

5. Which Thanksgiving staple contains “tryptophan”, an amino acid that helps the body make serotonin and hormones that inspire sleepiness?

Potatoes
Stuffing
Turkey
Yams

Thanksgiving Traditions Questions Round

Dive into the known traditions of this holiday.

From parades to important events, this round of our Thanksgiving trivia game will have you reminiscing about your favorite Turkey Day customs.

1. Which professional sport plays multiple games every year on Thanksgiving Day?

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2. Where was the first Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot held?

Washington D.C.
New York City
Buffalo, New York
Boston Massachusetts

3. Since 1970, this location has been the host of the National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving Day, an event that commemorates Native Americans who lost their lives to the European Plague.

The White House
Cole’s Hill
Boston Harbor
Ellis Island

4. In what city is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade held each year?

Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
Washington D. C.

5. Which US department store was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Gimbels
Macy’s
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue

Thanksgiving Records Questions Round

Ready for the last round of our Thanksgiving quiz questions?

The following questions will have you journey through the incredible feats and records associated with the holiday.

1. How big is the largest recorded turkey?

60 pounds
75 pounds
86 pounds
99 pounds

2. How much did the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?

$78,000
$85,000
$100,000
$181,000

3. How big is the record-holding largest pumpkin pie?

2000 pounds
1100 pounds
3699 pounds
4000 pounds

4. Which state holds the record for the most turkeys produced each year?

Minnesota
New York
Arizona
Montana

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5. Which NFL franchise holds the record for the most games played on Thanksgiving Day?

Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings

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Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz Answers

Highlighted in bold are the correct answers to our trivia questions about Thanksgiving, sprinkled with a few intriguing fun facts you may want to know about.

Thanksgiving General Knowledge Quiz Answers

1. When is Thanksgiving held each year?

November 25^th
November 24^th
Second Thursday of November
Fourth Thursday of November

2. In 1992, which comedian released The Thanksgiving Song as a way to poke fun at the lack of music around the holiday?

Will Ferrell
Adam Sandler
Steve Martin
Martin Short

Check out our Halloween Music Trivia Quiz, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s music trivia quizzes.

3. Which US founding fathers called Turkey a “Bird of Courage” and campaigned for the bird to be the national symbol?

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams

4. Which household accident is tripled each Thanksgiving?

Car accidents
Falls
Choking
House Fires

5. What location is the most popular travel destination for the Thanksgiving holiday?

Boston
Orlando
Las Vegas
Philadelphia

Thanksgiving History Quiz Answers

1. Who was the first US president to pardon a turkey for Thanksgiving?

John F. Kennedy
Gerald Ford
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon

2. Which US president set Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson

3. What Native American tribe is said to be present at the first Thanksgiving celebration thanks to a treaty signed earlier that summer?

Narragansett
Wampanoag
Iroquois
Lakota

4. How many passengers were on the Mayflower when it made landfall in America?

55
203
102
300

5. How many total attendees were at the first supposed Thanksgiving celebration?

100
50
90
140

Thanksgiving Trivia: 50 colonists and around 90 Wampanoag tribesmen are said to be in attendance at the festival.

The First Thanksgiving was a continuation of the English tradition of celebrating the harvest.

Since the struggling colony did not harvest enough food, the Wampanoag are said to have provided the majority of the food.

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Thanksgiving Food Answers

1. In 1955, Dorcas Reilly of the Campbell’s Soup Company invented which traditional Thanksgiving side dish?

Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Candied Yams

2. According to the USDA, how long can a Turkey be kept in the freezer before cooking and eating?

Indefinitely
5 years
2 years
6 months

Thanksgiving Trivia: Although a frozen turkey is safe to eat indefinitely, it is suggested that a frozen turkey is eaten within a year of freezing for best quality.

3. Which state is the leading producer of cranberries each year?

Connecticut
Illinois
Wisconsin
Idaho

Thanksgiving Trivia: Wisconsin is responsible for over half of the cranberries grown in the US each year.

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4. What meat was provided by the Wampanoag tribe as an offering to pilgrims during the first supposed Thanksgiving in America?

Turkey
Venison
Beef
Chicken

Thanksgiving Trivia: Chronicler Edward Winslow noted that the Wampanoag tribe provided five deer for the celebration.

5. Which Thanksgiving staple contains “tryptophan”, an amino acid that helps the body make serotonin and hormones that inspire sleepiness?

Potatoes
Stuffing
Turkey
Yams

Thanksgiving Traditions Answers

1. Which professional sport plays multiple games every year on Thanksgiving Day?

NFL
NHL
MLB
NBA

Thanksgiving Trivia: The Lions and the Cowboys play every year on the holiday.

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2. Where was the first Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot held?

Washington D.C.
New York City
Buffalo, New York
Boston Massachusetts

Thanksgiving Trivia: The first Turkey trot was hosted in 1907 by the local YMCA.

The tradition can be found in almost every town with over 750 races being held each year.

In 2016, almost 1 million people participated in some form of turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day.

3. Since 1970, this location has been the host of the National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving Day, an event that commemorates Native Americans who lost their lives to the European Plague.

The White House
Cole’s Hill
Boston Harbor
Ellis Island

Thanksgiving Trivia: Cole’s Hill Cemetery is located near Plymouth Rock and is the home of many Native American Heritage and remembrance events.

4. In what city is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade held each year?

Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
Washington D. C.

Thanksgiving Trivia: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is best known for giant balloons of beloved characters.

Felix the Cat was the first giant balloon featured in 1927.

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5. Which US department store was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Gimbels
Macy’s
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue

Thanksgiving Records Answers

1. How big is the largest recorded turkey?

60 pounds
75 pounds
86 pounds
99 pounds

2. How much did the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?

$78,000
$85,000
$100,000
$181,000

3. How big is the record-holding largest pumpkin pie?

2000 pounds
1100 pounds
3699 pounds
4000 pounds

4. Which state holds the record for the most turkeys produced each year?

Minnesota
New York
Arizona
Montana

Thanksgiving Trivia: Minnesota produces around 44 million turkeys each year.

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5. Which NFL franchise holds the record for the most games played on Thanksgiving Day?

Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings

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