25 Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

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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.

For more activities for Thanksgiving, read our list of Thanksgiving games, Thanksgiving conversation starters, and football party games.

Or check out our holiday quizzes too.

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?

• 55
• 203
• 102
• 300

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

• 100
• 50
• 90
• 140

Test your history knowledge with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s trivia questions and answers.

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?

• NFL
• NHL
• MLB
• NBA

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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.

Test your history knowledge with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s trivia questions and answers.

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.

You may also like our Wisconsin Trivia Quiz.

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.

If you’re a fan of football, try our NFL Trivia Quiz and football party games along with our other sports quizzes.

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.

Check out our NYC Trivia Quiz next.

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.

Try our 50 States Quiz along with our other geography quizzes.

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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