Use this Thanksgiving quiz in class to review vocabulary and traditions in a fun way. This “What Am I?” activity has 10 rounds. In each one, students read three clues and try to guess the correct Thanksgiving word before the timer runs out.

Thanksgiving Quiz

How to Use This Thanksgiving Quiz in Class

To play, show the video in class. Each round presents three clues about a Thanksgiving-related word and asks “What Am I?”. Students read the clues and then guess the answer before the time is up. You can pause the video if students need extra time to think. There are different ways to use the quiz depending on your class:

Put students in pairs or small groups and have them write down their answers.
Ask students to raise their hands when they are ready to guess.
For a quicker game, let students shout out the answer as soon as they know it.

Thanksgiving Quiz Questions and Answers

Here are the 10 questions used in the quiz video, along with the correct answers.

I am a large bird. I am delicious. The President usually pardons me on Thanksgiving Day. What am I?
Answer: Turkey
I have a crust. I have a pumpkin filling. I am flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and other spices. What am I?
Answer: Pumpkin pie
I am cone-shaped. I am often filled with fruits, vegetables, and flowers. I am also known as the Horn of Plenty. What am I?
Answer: Cornucopia
I am orange. I am a large fruit. I am used in desserts, soups, and breads at Thanksgiving. What am I?
Answer: Pumpkin
I am yellow. I am sweet. I am often eaten on the cob. What am I?
Answer: Corn
I am an English ship. I travelled from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts. I transported families to the New World in 1620. What am I?
Answer: The Mayflower
I am red. I am a sauce or relish. I taste great with turkey or ham. What am I?
Answer: Cranberry sauce
I am located in Massachusetts. I am the place where Pilgrims first set foot on land. I have the year 1620 carved on me. What am I?
Answer: Plymouth Rock
I am a popular sport. In this sport, players wear helmets and pads. I am watched by millions on Thanksgiving Day. What am I?
Answer: Football
I am a group of people. I am made up of people who love each other. I am the most important thing about Thanksgiving. What am I?
Answer: Family

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