The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country does Gouda cheese originate from?
Possible answers:
- The Netherlands
- Denmark
- Belgium
- Germany
Explanation: Gouda is a Dutch cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands. It is one of the most consumed cheeses in the world.
Question 2 : Which Italian cheese is traditionally used on pizzas?
Possible answers:
- Parmesan
- Mozzarella
- Pecorino
- Gorgonzola
Explanation: Mozzarella, a stretched curd cheese from Campania, is the traditional cheese for Italian pizzas.
Question 3 : Which Swiss cheese is famous for its holes?
Possible answers:
- Appenzeller
- Raclette
- Gruyère
- Emmental
Explanation: Emmental is recognizable by its large holes formed by gas bubbles during fermentation. It is the most exported Swiss cheese.
Question 4 : What type of milk is used to make genuine Greek Feta?
Possible answers:
- Lait de bufflonne
- Lait de vache
- Lait de brebis
- Lait d'ânesse
Explanation: Authentic Greek Feta AOP is made exclusively from sheep's milk (or a sheep/goat blend).
Question 5 : From which French region does Comté come?
Possible answers:
- Franche-Comté
- Alsace
- Savoie
- Auvergne
Explanation: Comté is an AOP cheese from the Jura mountains (Franche-Comté), aged at least 4 months in cellars. It is the most produced AOP cheese in France.
Question 6 : Cheddar cheese originates from which country?
Possible answers:
- The United States
- Scotland
- Ireland
- England
Explanation: Cheddar originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. It is now the best-selling cheese in the world.
Question 7 : Which French cheese from Normandy has a white bloomy rind?
Possible answers:
- Camembert
- Livarot
- Neufchâtel
- Pont-l'Évêque
Explanation: Camembert de Normandie is famous for its white bloomy rind and creamy center. It was reportedly created in 1791.
Question 8 : Which Italian hard cheese is aged for at least 12 months?
Possible answers:
- Fontina
- Taleggio
- Parmesan
- Provolone
Explanation: Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan) is aged at least 12 months, but the best can age up to 36 months or more.
Question 9 : Which Italian blue cheese originates from Lombardy?
Possible answers:
- Bleu d'Auvergne
- Gorgonzola
- Stilton
- Cabrales
Explanation: Gorgonzola is a blue AOP cheese originating from the town of Gorgonzola near Milan, in Lombardy.
Question 10 : Which country does Manchego, a pressed sheep's milk cheese, come from?
Possible answers:
- Spain
- Portugal
- Greece
- Italy
Explanation: Manchego comes from the La Mancha region of Spain. Made from Manchega sheep's milk, it is aged between 2 months and 2 years.
