Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
Five classroom-ready Thanksgiving trivia questions covering the 1621 harvest feast, Abraham Lincoln, the Wampanoag, and the Macy's parade.
- Best time
- November
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions students answer live
- Cost
- Free — no student accounts
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Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
Five classroom-ready Thanksgiving trivia questions covering the 1621 harvest feast, Abraham Lincoln, the Wampanoag, and the Macy's parade.
What's inside this quiz
1. The harvest feast often called the "First Thanksgiving" took place in Plymouth in which year?
- A 1621
- B 1492
- C 1607
- D 1776
2. Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
- A Abraham Lincoln
- B George Washington
- C Thomas Jefferson
- D Theodore Roosevelt
3. U.S. Thanksgiving is celebrated on which Thursday of November?
- A The fourth Thursday
- B The first Thursday
- C The second Thursday
- D The last Friday
4. Which Native American nation shared the 1621 harvest feast with the Pilgrims?
- A The Wampanoag
- B The Cherokee
- C The Navajo
- D The Lakota
5. Which famous Thanksgiving parade has marched through New York City since 1924?
- A The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- B The Rose Parade
- C The Mummers Parade
- D The Harvest Parade
Show answer key (teachers only!)
- 1. 1621
- 2. Abraham Lincoln
- 3. The fourth Thursday
- 4. The Wampanoag
- 5. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Teacher tips
Pair with the Gratitude Discussion template for a full Thanksgiving-week lesson.
The Wampanoag question is a natural springboard into a more complete history conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this quiz historically accurate?
Yes — every question sticks to well-documented facts, and the 1621 feast is framed as a harvest feast rather than myth.
How do I use this activity with my class?
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Is this activity free?
Yes. This template and everything in the DailyEd activity library is free for teachers.
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