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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 of the following is a traditional Lebanese salad?

  1. Tabbouleh

  2. Fattoush

  3. Kibbeh

  4. Hummus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and lemon juice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Turkish salad?

  1. Cacik

  2. Ezme

  3. Dolma

  4. Baklava
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cacik is a traditional Turkish salad made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and dill.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Moroccan salad?

  1. Zaalouk

  2. Harira

  3. Couscous

  4. Tagine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan salad made with eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Mexican salad?

  1. Guacamole

  2. Pico de gallo

  3. Ceviche

  4. Enchiladas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pico de gallo is a traditional Mexican salad made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Chinese salad?

  1. Wonton soup

  2. Spring rolls

  3. Kung pao chicken

  4. Chinese chicken salad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese chicken salad is a traditional Chinese salad made with chicken, lettuce, carrots, celery, and a sesame dressing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Japanese salad?

  1. Sushi

  2. Sashimi

  3. Tempura

  4. Sunomono
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sunomono is a traditional Japanese salad made with cucumber, seaweed, and a vinegar dressing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Chinese cake?

  1. Mooncake

  2. Cheesecake

  3. Sponge cake

  4. Tiramisu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mooncakes are a traditional Chinese pastry eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Multiple choice

What is the national pie of England?

  1. Apple pie

  2. Shepherd's pie

  3. Steak and kidney pie

  4. Cornish pasty
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Steak and kidney pie is a traditional English dish made with beef steak, kidney, and gravy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Japanese cake?

  1. Dorayaki

  2. Mochi

  3. Manju

  4. Taiyaki
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dorayaki is a popular Japanese dessert made with two pancake-like patties filled with sweet red bean paste.

Multiple choice

What is the national pie of Canada?

  1. Butter tart

  2. Nanaimo bar

  3. Maple pie

  4. Poutine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Butter tarts are a popular Canadian dessert made with a sweet filling of butter, sugar, and eggs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Russian cake?

  1. Medovik

  2. Napoleon cake

  3. Kiev cake

  4. Blini
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Medovik is a popular Russian honey cake made with layers of honey cake and a sour cream frosting.

Multiple choice

What is the national pie of Australia?

  1. Lamington

  2. Pavlova

  3. Anzac biscuit

  4. Meat pie
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Meat pies are a popular Australian dish made with a filling of minced meat and gravy.

Multiple choice

What is the national pie of the United States?

  1. Apple pie

  2. Cherry pie

  3. Pecan pie

  4. Pumpkin pie
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apple pie is a popular American dessert made with a filling of apples, sugar, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which Southeast Asian country is known for its vibrant and intricate ikat textiles, created using a resist-dyeing technique?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. Thailand

  4. Cambodia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cambodia is famous for its vibrant and intricate ikat textiles, created using a resist-dyeing technique. Ikat textiles are an important part of Cambodian cultural heritage and are used in traditional clothing, home décor, and other textiles.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a type of noodle made from mung bean starch?

  1. Ramen

  2. Udon

  3. Vermicelli

  4. Linguine
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vermicelli is a type of noodle made from mung bean starch, and is commonly used in Asian cuisine.