The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country is the taco originally from?
Possible answers:
- Guatemala
- Spain
- The United States
- Mexico
Explanation: The taco is an iconic dish from Mexico, made of a corn tortilla filled with meat, vegetables and sauces. It has existed since pre-Columbian times.
Question 2 : The banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich, uses what type of bread?
Possible answers:
- Baguette
- Focaccia
- Pain pita
- Pain de mie
Explanation: Banh mi uses a baguette inherited from French colonization, filled with meat, pâté, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro.
Question 3 : Which country is the birthplace of falafel, fried chickpea balls?
Possible answers:
- Égypte
- Israel
- Turquie
- Liban
Explanation: Falafel originates from the Middle East, probably Egypt where Copts ate it during Lent. It then spread throughout the Levant.
Question 4 : Empanadas, stuffed pastries, are emblematic of which continent?
Possible answers:
- Afrique
- Asie
- South America
- Europe
Explanation: Empanadas originated in Spain but became a staple of Latin American street food, with variations in every country from Argentina to Mexico.
Question 5 : German currywurst is traditionally served with what sauce?
Possible answers:
- Moutarde
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup au curry
- Sauce BBQ
Explanation: Currywurst, invented in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, is a sliced sausage topped with curry-spiced ketchup. It is one of Germany's most popular snacks.
Question 6 : Jamaican jerk chicken gets its name from what cooking technique?
Possible answers:
- Marinade acide
- Fumage épicé
- Rôtissage
- Friture
Explanation: The term "jerk" comes from the process of piercing the meat to insert spices, then slowly smoking it over pimento wood. This technique dates back to the Maroons, escaped slaves in Jamaica.
Question 7 : Pad Thai, Thailand's national dish, was promoted by the government in the:
Possible answers:
- 1930-1940
- 1950-1960
- 1970-1980
- 1990-2000
Explanation: Pad Thai was popularized in the 1930s-1940s by Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram to promote Thai national identity and reduce rice consumption.
Question 8 : Japanese gyozas are inspired by which Chinese dish?
Possible answers:
- Wontons
- Shumai
- Jiaozi
- Baozi
Explanation: Gyoza are the Japanese version of Chinese jiaozi (dumplings), brought back by Japanese soldiers after World War II. They are generally smaller and crispier.
Question 9 : The modern döner kebab was popularized in which European city?
Possible answers:
- Londres
- Paris
- Istanbul
- Berlin
Explanation: Although kebab has existed for centuries in Turkey, the modern döner kebab served in a sandwich was popularized in Berlin in the 1970s by Turkish immigrants.
Question 10 : How many hot dogs are consumed each year in the United States (approximately)?
Possible answers:
- 5 billion
- 10 billion
- 15 billion
- 20 billion
Explanation: Americans consume about 20 billion hot dogs per year, roughly 70 per person! July 4th is the record day with 150 million hot dogs eaten.
