The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country does pizza originate from?
Possible answers:
- France
- Italie
- Grèce
- États-Unis
Explanation: Modern pizza was born in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century.
Question 2 : What is the Japanese dish of raw fish on vinegared rice called?
Possible answers:
- Sushi
- Ramen
- Tempura
- Sashimi
Explanation: Sushi is a Japanese dish made of vinegared rice accompanied by raw fish, seafood, or vegetables.
Question 3 : Which Spanish dish is made with rice, seafood, and saffron?
Possible answers:
- Paella
- Churros
- Tortilla
- Gazpacho
Explanation: Paella is a traditional dish from Valencia, Spain, cooked in a wide pan.
Question 4 : Which country is the world's largest coffee producer?
Possible answers:
- Éthiopie
- Colombie
- Brésil
- Vietnam
Explanation: Brazil produces about a third of the world's coffee, far ahead of Vietnam and Colombia.
Question 5 : Which French dessert is made of cream puffs stacked in a pyramid?
Possible answers:
- Éclair
- Paris-Brest
- Millefeuille
- Croquembouche
Explanation: The croquembouche, or piece montée, is a traditional dessert at French weddings.
Question 6 : Which country invented the döner kebab?
Possible answers:
- Allemagne
- Liban
- Grèce
- Turquie
Explanation: The modern döner kebab was invented in Turkey in the 19th century, with meat rotating on a vertical spit.
Question 7 : Which ingredient gives guacamole its green color?
Possible answers:
- Persil
- Avocat
- Kiwi
- Épinard
Explanation: Avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole, a traditional Mexican sauce.
Question 8 : Which spicy Indian dish is made with marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor oven?
Possible answers:
- Poulet tandoori
- Vindaloo
- Biryani
- Korma
Explanation: Tandoori chicken gets its name from the clay oven (tandoor) in which it is traditionally cooked.
Question 9 : Which country is the birthplace of chocolate bars?
Possible answers:
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland developed modern milk chocolate thanks to Daniel Peter and Henri Nestlé in the 19th century.
Question 10 : Which cheese is traditionally nicknamed "the king of cheeses"?
Possible answers:
- Camembert
- Roquefort
- Époisses
- Brie de Meaux
Explanation: Brie de Meaux received this nickname at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, where it was voted the world's best cheese by European diplomats.
