Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Global Food Culture Trivia study set below.
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1
Which country is the world's largest producer of saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower?
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A
Spain
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B
Iran
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C
India
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D
Greece
2
In which country did the dish 'poutine', consisting of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, originate?
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A
United States
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B
Belgium
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C
Canada
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D
France
3
Which region is historically recognized as the birthplace of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica?
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A
Ethiopia
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B
Brazil
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C
Vietnam
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D
Colombia
4
Kimchi is a staple traditional side dish in which country?
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A
Japan
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B
China
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C
South Korea
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D
Thailand
5
Which Mediterranean island is known for the production of Halloumi cheese?
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A
Crete
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B
Sicily
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C
Sardinia
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D
Cyprus
6
What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Japanese fermented seasoning known as Miso?
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A
Chickpeas
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B
Soybeans
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C
Lentils
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D
Black beans
7
The national dish of Hungary, Goulash, is traditionally classified as what type of food?
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A
Soup or stew
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B
Dessert
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C
Pastry
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D
Fermented vegetable
8
Which country is the largest exporter of avocados in the world?
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A
Chile
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B
Peru
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C
Mexico
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D
Indonesia
9
Which country is famously associated with the 'Fika' tradition, a coffee break accompanied by a sweet bun?
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A
Sweden
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B
Denmark
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C
Norway
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D
Finland
10
The 'Banh Mi' sandwich, which utilizes a French-style baguette, is a signature street food of which country?
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A
Cambodia
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B
Laos
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C
Vietnam
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D
Malaysia
11
Which nation is the world's leading producer of vanilla?
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A
Madagascar
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B
Tahiti
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C
Mexico
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D
Indonesia
12
Which South American country is famous for the 'Asado', a technique for grilling various types of meats?
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A
Colombia
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B
Argentina
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C
Ecuador
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D
Peru
13
Tapas are small, savory dishes traditionally served in bars in which country?
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A
Portugal
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B
Italy
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C
Spain
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D
Greece
14
Which country is home to the culinary style known as 'Mole', a complex sauce made with chili peppers and chocolate?
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A
Peru
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B
Mexico
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C
Guatemala
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D
Brazil
15
Basmati rice is a variety of long-grained rice traditionally grown in which region?
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A
Southeast Asia
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B
The Himalayas
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C
Sub-Saharan Africa
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D
The Andes
16
Which country's national cuisine is heavily influenced by 'fufu', a dough made from boiled and pounded cassava, yams, or plantains?
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A
Ghana
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B
Egypt
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C
Morocco
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D
Tunisia
17
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita globally?
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A
United States
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B
Belgium
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C
Switzerland
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D
Germany
18
Where did the 'Croissant' originate, according to historical accounts of the kipferl?
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A
France
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B
Austria
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C
Italy
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D
Germany
19
What is the main ingredient of 'Baba Ghanoush', a popular Levantine dip?
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A
Eggplant
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B
Chickpeas
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C
Red pepper
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D
Spinach
20
Which country is the largest producer of black tea in the world?
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A
Sri Lanka
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B
China
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C
India
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D
Kenya
