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World food and traditions quiz

A tasty tour of food from around the world.

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Question sheet

1. Coffee is believed to have originated in which country?
- A. Brazil
- B. Ethiopia
- C. Colombia
- D. Italy
2. Which country is the origin of sushi as we know it?
- A. China
- B. Korea
- C. Japan
- D. Thailand
3. Paella comes from which Spanish region?
- A. Andalusia
- B. Valencia
- C. Catalonia
- D. Galicia
4. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. Chickpeas
- C. Fava beans
- D. Peas
5. Which spice is the most expensive by weight?
- A. Vanilla
- B. Saffron
- C. Cardamom
- D. Cinnamon
6. Kimchi is a fermented dish from which country?
- A. Japan
- B. Vietnam
- C. Korea
- D. Mongolia
7. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
- A. Hazelnut
- B. Almond
- C. Walnut
- D. Cashew
8. Who is credited with popularising afternoon tea in the 1840s?
- A. Queen Victoria
- B. Anna, Duchess of Bedford
- C. Mrs Beeton
- D. Lady Grey
9. Guacamole is mainly made from which fruit?
- A. Lime
- B. Avocado
- C. Tomato
- D. Mango
10. Which country produces the most tea in the world?
- A. India
- B. China
- C. Kenya
- D. Sri Lanka
11. Pho is a noodle soup from which country?
- A. Thailand
- B. Vietnam
- C. Laos
- D. Cambodia
12. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
- A. Cheddar
- B. Mozzarella
- C. Parmesan
- D. Feta

1. B - Ethiopia
Legend says a goatherd noticed lively goats eating coffee cherries.
2. C - Japan
Early forms used fermented rice to preserve fish.
3. B - Valencia
Traditional Valencian paella uses rabbit and chicken.
4. B - Chickpeas
Blended with tahini, lemon and garlic.
5. B - Saffron
It comes from hand-picked crocus stigmas.
6. C - Korea
It is usually made with cabbage.
7. B - Almond
It is mixed with sugar or honey.
8. B - Anna, Duchess of Bedford
She wanted a snack between lunch and late dinners.
9. B - Avocado
It dates back to the Aztecs.
10. B - China
India is second.
11. B - Vietnam
It is often eaten for breakfast.
12. B - Mozzarella
Its colours echo the Italian flag.