Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
10 questions · All ages · about 4 minutes. Free to host live, no sign-up.
Ten questions about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving, from the Mayflower to the Macy's parade. It is a fun game for a classroom before the break, a family table or an office party. One question has two right answers.
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Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz: 10 questions, about 4 minutes, all ages. Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder. You can change any question, add your own logo and try it first, and then start a live game that players join with a code on their phones. It is free and needs no sign-up.
How to play the Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
- 1Open the quizPress Host this quiz. The questions are ready, and you can edit anything.
- 2Share the codeShow the code and QR code on a big screen. Players join on any phone, no app needed.
- 3Play liveEach question has a timer. Faster right answers earn more points.
- 4See who winsA leaderboard and a podium at the end. Draw a prize winner with the spin the wheel.
Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz: questions and answers
Here is the full list, so you can check it before you host. Every question has a 20 second timer in the live game, and you can change that.
- Multiple choiceIn which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?A. OctoberB. NovemberC. DecemberD. SeptemberAnswer: November
- Multiple choiceOn which day of the week is US Thanksgiving?A. WednesdayB. ThursdayC. FridayD. SaturdayAnswer: Thursday
- Multiple choiceWhich ship carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?A. Santa MariaB. MayflowerC. EndeavourD. DiscoveryAnswer: Mayflower
- Multiple choiceWhich president set Thanksgiving as an annual national holiday in 1863?A. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Theodore RooseveltD. Franklin D. RooseveltAnswer: Abraham Lincoln
- Multiple choiceWhat is the traditional main dish at a Thanksgiving dinner?A. HamB. TurkeyC. Roast beefD. SalmonAnswer: Turkey
- Multiple choiceWhich store hosts the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?A. Macy'sB. Bloomingdale'sC. WalmartD. TargetAnswer: Macy's
- Multiple choiceIn which state is Plymouth Rock?A. VirginiaB. MaineC. MassachusettsD. New JerseyAnswer: Massachusetts
- Multiple choiceWhich pie is most associated with Thanksgiving?A. Apple pieB. Pumpkin pieC. Cherry pieD. Lemon pieAnswer: Pumpkin pie
- Multiple choiceIn which month does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?A. SeptemberB. OctoberC. NovemberD. DecemberAnswer: October
- Pick all the right answersWhich TWO NFL teams traditionally host games on Thanksgiving Day?A. Detroit LionsB. Dallas CowboysC. Green Bay PackersD. New York GiantsAnswer: Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
Good to know
- In the United States, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
- The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game since 1934, and the Dallas Cowboys since 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz free?
Yes. You can host it and play it for free, and players do not need an account. Players only choose a nickname when they join.
How do I play the Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz with my class or group?
Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder, then start the game. You get a six-digit code and a QR code to show on a big screen. Players open pickwhim.com/play on their phones, enter the code and answer each question against the clock.
Can I change the questions in this quiz?
Yes. When you open the quiz in the builder you can edit, delete or add questions, change the timers, add your own logo, play in teams or turn on knockout rounds. Use Try it first to play your changes before you go live.
How long does the Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz take?
About 4 minutes for 10 questions, depending on how long you spend on each answer.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 300 players can join one game.
Ready when you are
Write your questions, share the code and start. It takes about a minute, and it is free.