World Cuisines Quiz

Question 1

Which country is the origin of sushi?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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China

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Korea

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Thailand

Question 2

What is the primary spice in a traditional Indian curry?

Accepted Answer

A blend of spices (masala)

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Cumin only

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Turmeric only

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Coriander only

Question 3

Which country is paella from?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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Portugal

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Italy

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Mexico

Question 4

What is the French dish 'ratatouille'?

Accepted Answer

A vegetable stew from Provence

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A meat stew

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A type of French pastry

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A fish dish from Normandy

Question 5

From which country does jerk chicken originate?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

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Trinidad

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Barbados

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Haiti

Question 6

What is 'dim sum'?

Accepted Answer

Small bite-sized dishes served in Chinese restaurants, especially with tea

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A Chinese noodle soup

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A type of Chinese dumpling only

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A spicy Sichuan dish

Question 7

What is the main ingredient in Japanese miso soup?

Accepted Answer

Fermented soybean paste

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Soy sauce

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Seaweed paste

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Fish stock

Question 8

Which country is the origin of croissants?

Accepted Answer

Austria

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France

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Belgium

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Switzerland

Question 9

What is 'pho'?

Accepted Answer

A Vietnamese noodle soup

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A Thai curry

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A Filipino rice dish

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A Cambodian salad

Question 10

Which country invented the Wiener Schnitzel?

Accepted Answer

Austria

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Germany

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Switzerland

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Hungary

Question 11

What is 'injera'?

Accepted Answer

An Ethiopian spongy flatbread

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A Moroccan tagine dish

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A Sudanese rice cake

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A Kenyan maize porridge

Question 12

From which country does ceviche originate?

Accepted Answer

Peru

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Mexico

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Brazil

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Ecuador

Question 13

What is 'tapas'?

Accepted Answer

Small savoury dishes served as appetisers in Spain

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A type of Spanish wine

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A Spanish main course

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A Portuguese dessert

Question 14

Which country is renowned for its 'smørrebrød' open sandwiches?

Accepted Answer

Denmark

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Sweden

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Norway

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Finland

Question 15

What is the key ingredient that gives Thai green curry its green colour?

Accepted Answer

Green chillies

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Lime leaves

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Spinach

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Lemongrass

Question 16

What is 'baklava'?

Accepted Answer

A Middle Eastern sweet pastry with nuts and honey

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A Turkish coffee

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A Greek cheese dish

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A Lebanese bread

Question 17

Which country's cuisine heavily features injera, wat, and berbere spice?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopia

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Nigeria

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Morocco

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Ghana

Question 18

What is the main protein in a traditional British 'full English breakfast'?

Accepted Answer

Pork (bacon and sausages)

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Chicken

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Beef

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Fish

Question 19

Pad Thai is the national dish of which country?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

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Vietnam

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Indonesia

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Malaysia

Question 20

What is 'fondue'?

Accepted Answer

A Swiss dish of melted cheese (or chocolate) for dipping

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A French omelette

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A Belgian waffle dessert

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A German sausage dish