Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Global Gastronomy and Regional Cuisine study set below.
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1
Which country is the primary global producer of saffron, accounting for over 90% of the world's supply?
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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
What is the traditional Japanese ingredient 'kombu' primarily used for in cooking?
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A
Thickening sauces
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B
Creating dashi stock
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C
Seasoning tempura
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D
Wrapping sushi
3
The culinary technique 'sous-vide' was pioneered and popularized in which European country?
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A
Italy
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B
France
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C
Belgium
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D
Germany
4
Which region in Italy is historically recognized as the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese?
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A
Emilia-Romagna
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B
Tuscany
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C
Lombardy
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D
Sicily
5
What is the main protein source in the traditional Peruvian dish 'ceviche'?
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A
Cooked chicken
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B
Raw fish marinated in citrus
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C
Smoked beef
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D
Fermented tofu
6
Which nation is credited with the invention of the croissant, despite its name meaning 'crescent'?
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A
France
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B
Austria
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C
Switzerland
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D
Germany
7
The spice 'sumac' is a foundational ingredient in the cuisine of which geographical region?
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A
Southeast Asia
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B
The Middle East
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C
Scandinavia
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D
Central America
8
Which botanical family do potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplants all belong to?
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A
Solanaceae
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B
Brassicaceae
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C
Fabaceae
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D
Apiaceae
9
In which country would you find 'Haggis' as a traditional national dish?
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A
Ireland
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B
Scotland
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C
Wales
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D
Denmark
10
The ingredient 'gochujang' is a fermented chili paste essential to the cuisine of which country?
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A
Thailand
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B
Japan
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C
South Korea
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D
Vietnam
11
'Mole poblano' is a complex sauce traditionally served in which country?
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A
Spain
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B
Mexico
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C
Colombia
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D
Peru
12
Which nut is the primary ingredient in authentic Italian pesto alla genovese?
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A
Walnut
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B
Pine nut
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C
Almond
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D
Hazelnut
13
The 'Bordeaux' wine region is located in which country?
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A
Italy
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B
France
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C
Spain
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D
Portugal
14
What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Greek dip 'tzatziki'?
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A
Eggplant
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B
Chickpeas
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C
Yogurt
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D
Avocado
15
Which country is the world's largest exporter of coffee beans?
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A
Ethiopia
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B
Brazil
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C
Vietnam
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D
Colombia
16
'Kimchi' is a staple side dish in Korean cuisine, primarily made from which fermented vegetable?
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A
Cucumber
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B
Cabbage
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C
Radish
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D
Onion
17
Which of these is the primary spice used in the Indian spice blend 'garam masala'?
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A
Cumin
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B
Saffron
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C
Vanilla
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D
Paprika
18
'Paella' originated in which coastal city region of Spain?
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A
Barcelona
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B
Valencia
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C
Seville
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D
Madrid
19
Which country is considered the origin point of the 'taco'?
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A
Mexico
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B
Guatemala
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C
United States
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D
El Salvador
20
What is the main ingredient of 'tahini'?
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A
Chickpeas
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B
Sesame seeds
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C
Sunflower seeds
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D
Peanuts
