What is the Origin of Sushi?

Test your knowledge about the origin and history of sushi, a popular Japanese dish made from vinegared rice and other ingredients.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which country did sushi originate?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Thailand
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main ingredient in sushi?

  1. Vinegared rice
  2. Raw fish
  3. Seaweed
  4. Soy sauce
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of sushi?

  1. Nigiri sushi
  2. Maki sushi
  3. Temaki sushi
  4. Uramaki sushi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional way to eat sushi?

  1. With chopsticks
  2. With a fork
  3. With your hands
  4. With a spoon
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the wasabi served with sushi?

  1. To add flavor
  2. To kill bacteria
  3. To enhance the color
  4. To neutralize the vinegar
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional Japanese name for soy sauce?

  1. Shoyu
  2. Tamari
  3. Ponzu
  4. Teriyaki
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the origin of the word 'sushi'?

  1. Japanese
  2. Chinese
  3. Korean
  4. Thai
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When did sushi become popular outside of Japan?

  1. 19th century
  2. 20th century
  3. 21st century
  4. 18th century
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most expensive type of sushi?

  1. Otoro
  2. Uni
  3. Ikura
  4. Anago
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of fish used in sushi?

  1. Tuna
  2. Salmon
  3. Yellowtail
  4. Eel
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between sashimi and sushi?

  1. Sashimi is served with rice, while sushi is not
  2. Sashimi is made with raw fish, while sushi is made with cooked fish
  3. Sashimi is served with soy sauce, while sushi is not
  4. Sashimi is sliced thinner than sushi
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional Japanese name for pickled ginger served with sushi?

  1. Gari
  2. Wasabi
  3. Shoyu
  4. Nori
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional Japanese name for the seaweed used in sushi?

  1. Nori
  2. Wakame
  3. Kombu
  4. Hijiki
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional Japanese name for the small omelet used in sushi?

  1. Tamago
  2. Unagi
  3. Ebi
  4. Ikura
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional Japanese name for the cucumber used in sushi?

  1. Kappa
  2. Shiso
  3. Myoga
  4. Gobo