Thanksgiving Trivia Printable (With Answers)
Get ready for Thanksgiving with our Thanksgiving trivia printable, designed to bring extra fun to your holiday dinner table!
This season is all about gathering with family and friends, sharing stories, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
I love incorporating games into our celebrations; they always spark laughter and lively discussions.
Our free Thanksgiving printable game features challenging questions about Thanksgiving history, making it a perfect way to entertain guests of all ages.
As you prepare your traditional turkey feast, why not add this engaging activity to your festivities? It’s a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn something new and enjoy each other’s company.
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Free printable Thanksgiving trivia quiz
Our Thanksgiving trivia printable features a collection of multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options, adding an interactive twist to your holiday dinner table.
Designed to blend fun with learning, this quiz enhances your celebration by bringing everyone together for a friendly challenge. Best of all, it’s completely free for personal and classroom use! Just scroll to the bottom of this post to access the PDF file.
Feel free to print out as many copies as you have guests; they make great conversation starters and can be left on the table for everyone to enjoy. For a polished look, I recommend printing on white or colored cardstock.
Whether you use it while preparing dinner or as a fun activity after pumpkin pie, this trivia game is sure to add a memorable touch to your Thanksgiving activities!
Free printable Thanksgiving trivia questions
Test your knowledge with these fun Thanksgiving questions that are perfect for sparking conversation around the dinner table!
What document was signed by the Pilgrims before they disembarked from the Mayflower, setting up a government for self-governance? a) The Mayflower Compact, b) The Plymouth Pact, c) The Pilgrim Proclamation, d) The Colonial Covenant.
Which President officially established Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November in 1941? a) Franklin D. Roosevelt, b) Woodrow Wilson, c) Harry S. Truman, d) Herbert Hoover.
In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place in New York City? a) 1920, b) 1924, c) 1945, d) 1957.
4. What is the main ingredient in a traditional New England dish called “Indian Pudding”? a) Pumpkin, b) Cornmeal, c) Cranberries, d) Maple syrup.
Be sure to check out our free Thanksgiving printable placemats, a fun addition that will brighten your holiday table!
What is the approximate number of feathers on a wild turkey? a) 500, b) 1,500, c) 5,000, d) 7,500.
Which of the following pies is not commonly associated with Thanksgiving? a) Blueberry pie, b) Sweet potato pie, c) Pecan pie, d) Cranberry pie.
Which state was the first to adopt an official Thanksgiving holiday in 1817? a) Virginia, b) Massachusetts, c) New Hampshire, d) New York.
Who was the Native American leader of the Wampanoag tribe that played a significant role in the first Thanksgiving celebration? a) Squanto, b) Chief Powhatan, c) Chief Osceola, d) Sitting Bull.
Which president was the first to pardon a turkey and spare it from being Thanksgiving dinner, a tradition that continues to this day? a) Thomas Jefferson, b) Abraham Lincoln, c) Franklin D. Roosevelt, d) John F. Kennedy.
In Canada, which month is Thanksgiving celebrated? a) October, b) November, c) December, d) September.
Which Native American tribe played a significant role in the first Thanksgiving? a) Cherokee, b) Apache, c) Wampanoag, d) Iroquois.
What is the name of the ship that the Pilgrims intended to sail to Virginia but landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620? a) Mayflower, b) Santa Maria, c) Nina, d) Golden Hind.
Once you’ve completed the trivia, use the answer sheet to see how well you did. With one point for each correct answer, it’s a fun way to engage in friendly competition with family and friends while learning something new!
Celebrate the winner with a special Thanksgiving gift for kids that they’ll love!
Additional free printable Thanksgiving games
Keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive with even more fun activities! Beyond the trivia game, we’ve curated a lineup of exciting party games that will bring smiles and laughter to your gathering:
This Thanksgiving memory game printable features fall-themed cards that players flip over to find matching pairs. It’s a fun and challenging activity that’s perfect for kids and adults alike.
A Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt is a great way to get everyone involved in capturing the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Be sure to include Thanksgiving board games in your festivities, they’re a fantastic way to keep the fun going!
Free printable Thanksgiving bingo cards provide a fun and engaging way to celebrate the holiday. Players mark off the items as they’re called, aiming to complete a row or a full card for a prize.
Thanksgiving scattergories is a word game where players have to come up with words that fit into specific categories and start with a particular letter. It’s a fun Thanksgiving word game to test your family’s creativity and wordplay skills during the holiday.
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Last Updated on 12 November 2024 by Clare Brown