Free Thanksgiving Trivia Printable With Answers

This free Thanksgiving trivia printable includes 12 multiple-choice questions covering Thanksgiving history, traditions, food, and fun facts.

There’s also a separate answer sheet, making it easy to use at home, in the classroom, or at a Thanksgiving gathering.

The questions are a good mix for older kids, teens, and adults, so you can play individually or split everyone into teams and see who knows the most about Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Trivia Multiple Choice Questions

This trivia game has become one of our favorite ways to break the ice at the dinner table. With a mix of fun facts, history, and Thanksgiving traditions, it usually leads to a few good-natured debates and at least one surprise answer.

The Thanksgiving printable game includes 12 multiple-choice trivia questions, with four answer options for each one, so it’s easy for kids, teens, and adults to join in. Just print as many copies as you need on regular paper or cardstock if you want them to feel a little sturdier.

Use it while the turkey’s resting, during dessert, or to keep everyone entertained while you’re finishing up in the kitchen. It’s also an easy Thanksgiving activity for classrooms.

Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Answers

Here are the 12 Thanksgiving trivia questions included in the printable. Each question has four possible answers, with a mix of Thanksgiving history, traditions, food, and fun facts. Try answering them before checking the answer key below!

• 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.

• What is the main ingredient in a traditional New England dish called “Indian Pudding”? a) Pumpkin, b) Cornmeal, c) Cranberries, d) Maple syrup.

• 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.

Be sure to check out our free Thanksgiving printable placemats, a fun addition that will brighten your holiday table!

• 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.

Thanksgiving Trivia Answer Key

Ready to see how you did? Here are the answers:

• The Mayflower Compact
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• 1924
• Cornmeal
• 5,000
• Blueberry pie
• New York
• Squanto
• John F. Kennedy
• October
• Wampanoag
• Mayflower

Once everyone’s finished, go through the answer sheet and see who earned the most points. It’s a great way to blend learning and laughter, especially with a small prize or bragging rights on the line.

Make Your Thanksgiving Trivia Night More Fun

Turn the printable into a proper family game night with a few simple extras. We love using answer buzzers to make it more competitive, with some fall candy as prizes for the winners. If your family loves trivia games, Family Feud is another fun one to bring out after dinner.

More Thanksgiving Games to Keep the Fun Going

If you enjoyed the trivia, try a few more of our printable Thanksgiving activities. These work well for family gatherings, classroom celebrations, or keeping everyone entertained while dinner is cooking.

• Thanksgiving Matching Game – A free fall-themed memory game that’s especially good for younger kids.
• Selfie Scavenger Hunt – Hunt for Thanksgiving-themed items and complete fun photo challenges along the way.
• Thanksgiving Bingo – A simple printable game that works well with mixed ages.
• Thanksgiving Scattergories – A Thanksgiving word game that’s especially fun for older kids, teens, and adults.
• Thanksgiving Board Games – Our favorite non-printable games for winding down after Thanksgiving dinner.

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Last Updated on 28 September 2026 by Clare Brown