Trivia quiz

Food Around the World Quiz

From kimchi to poutine: how well do you know where the world's favorite foods come from? Ten tasty questions.

10 questionsAbout 2 min

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  1. 1. Which country is the original home of the croissant's ancestor, the kipferl?

    • Belgium
    • Austria
    • France
    • Italy

  2. 2. Which grain is used to make traditional Japanese sake?

    • Wheat
    • Corn
    • Rice
    • Barley

  3. 3. Guacamole is made mainly from which fruit?

    • Lime
    • Tomato
    • Mango
    • Avocado

  4. 4. Which country is famous for the dish paella?

    • Spain
    • Portugal
    • Mexico
    • Italy

  5. 5. What is the main ingredient in hummus?

    • White beans
    • Chickpeas
    • Lentils
    • Fava beans

  6. 6. Where does the Margherita pizza come from?

    • Milan
    • Venice
    • Naples
    • Rome

  7. 7. Kimchi is a traditional dish from which country?

    • Japan
    • Thailand
    • China
    • South Korea

  8. 8. Which spice gives the Spanish rice dish paella its golden color?

    • Saffron
    • Turmeric
    • Paprika
    • Cumin

  9. 9. Poutine, made with fries, cheese curds and gravy, comes from which country?

    • Ireland
    • Canada
    • United States
    • France

  10. 10. Which country gave the world the dessert pavlova? (Two countries famously argue about it.)

    • England or Scotland
    • Austria or Germany
    • Australia or New Zealand
    • Russia or Ukraine

How it's scored

  • Hungry beginner (0–3 correct)

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  • Foodie (4–6 correct)

    Good score! You know your way around a world menu.

  • Globe-trotting chef (7–10 correct)

    Delicious. You could cook your way around the world.