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World Cuisines and Foods

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World Cuisine and Food questions test your familiarity with international dishes, traditional recipes, and culinary terms. Topics include French pastries, Japanese broths, and Italian pasta varieties. A good grasp of global culinary facts aids the general awareness section.

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World Cuisines and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which type of frozen baked good is made with a yeast-based dough, filled with fruit or cheese, and topped with a streusel crumble?

  1. Apple Strudel

  2. Croissant

  3. Muffin

  4. Scone
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apple strudel is a popular frozen baked good made with a yeast-based dough, filled with apples, cinnamon, and sugar, and topped with a streusel crumble.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a dough that is rolled and cut into shapes, then baked?

  1. Cookie

  2. Biscuit

  3. Muffin

  4. Scone
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cookies are made with a dough that is rolled and cut into shapes, then baked. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and chocolate chips.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a yeast-based dough that is filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and then baked?

  1. Calzone

  2. Stromboli

  3. Pizza

  4. Focaccia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Calzones are made with a yeast-based dough that is filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and then baked. They are typically folded in half and sealed before baking.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a dough that is topped with sauce, cheese, and toppings, and then baked?

  1. Pizza

  2. Focaccia

  3. Calzone

  4. Stromboli
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Explanation

Pizzas are made with a dough that is topped with sauce, cheese, and toppings, and then baked. They can be made with a variety of toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a dough that is filled with fruit, cheese, or meat, and then baked?

  1. Empanada

  2. Pierogi

  3. Dumpling

  4. Wonton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Empanadas are made with a dough that is filled with fruit, cheese, or meat, and then baked. They are typically folded in half and sealed before baking.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a dough that is filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese, and then steamed?

  1. Dumpling

  2. Wonton

  3. Shumai

  4. Har Gow
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Explanation

Dumplings are made with a dough that is filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese, and then steamed. They can be served with a variety of sauces, such as soy sauce or chili sauce.

Multiple choice

Which frozen baked good is made with a dough that is filled with shrimp, pork, or vegetables, and then steamed?

  1. Shumai

  2. Har Gow

  3. Siu Mai

  4. Dim Sum
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Explanation

Shumai are made with a dough that is filled with shrimp, pork, or vegetables, and then steamed. They are typically served with a dipping sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of street food found in many parts of the world?

  1. Noodles

  2. Tacos

  3. Pizza

  4. Sushi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

While noodles, tacos, and pizza are widely popular street foods, sushi is typically associated with formal dining experiences.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of street food found in Southeast Asia?

  1. Pad Thai

  2. Pho

  3. Sushi

  4. Satay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pad Thai, Pho, and Satay are popular street food dishes in Southeast Asia, while sushi is typically associated with Japanese cuisine.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common type of street food found in Latin America?

  1. Tacos

  2. Empanadas

  3. Arepas

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tacos, empanadas, and arepas are all popular street food dishes in Latin America.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of street food found in the Middle East?

  1. Falafel

  2. Shawarma

  3. Baklava

  4. Pad Thai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Falafel, shawarma, and baklava are popular street food dishes in the Middle East, while Pad Thai is associated with Thai cuisine.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of street food found in Africa?

  1. Jollof rice

  2. Nyama choma

  3. Sushi

  4. Bunny chow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jollof rice, nyama choma, and bunny chow are popular street food dishes in Africa, while sushi is typically associated with Japanese cuisine.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the basic dip in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban dip

  2. The New York dip

  3. The Colombian dip

  4. The Puerto Rican dip
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Explanation

The Cuban dip is the basic dip in Salsa, and involves the leader dipping the follower down and then bringing them back up.

Multiple choice

Which traditional method of preserving meat involves coating it in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices?

  1. Jerky

  2. Corned Beef

  3. Pastrami

  4. Bacon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Corned beef is a salt-cured beef brisket that is typically cooked and served with cabbage and other vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which type of preserved fish is commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and sushi?

  1. Anchovies

  2. Tuna

  3. Salmon

  4. Cod
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Anchovies are small, oily fish that are often preserved in salt or oil and used as a condiment or ingredient in various dishes.