Quiz 1 Spain
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- 1.
These Arab invaders introduced the cultivation of rice, spices, fruits, nuts and new food preparation techniques to Spain:
- A.
A. Vikings
- B.
B. Gitanos
- C.
C. Moors
- D.
D. Visigoths
Correct Answer
C. C. Moors -
- 2.
Spanish appetizers or small plates are called:
- A.
A. mezze
- B.
B. chorizo
- C.
C. tapas
- D.
D. meze
Correct Answer
C. C. tapas -
- 3.
Manchego is one of Central Spain’s most famous cheese made from:
- A.
A. Cow’s milk
- B.
B. Goat’s milk
- C.
C. Sheep’s milk
- D.
D. A mixture of goat and sheep milk
Correct Answer
C. C. Sheep’s milk -
- 4.
Over 70% of this valuable spice is grown in Spain:
- A.
A. Saffron
- B.
B. Paprika
- C.
C. Achiote
- D.
D. Fennel
Correct Answer
A. A. Saffron -
- 5.
This region is well known for growing short grain rice use for paella:
- A.
A. Mediterranean Spain
- B.
B. Green Spain
- C.
C. Central Spain
- D.
D. Anadalucia
Correct Answer
A. A. Mediterranean Spain -
- 6.
Andalucia is the world’s largest producer of this food:
- A.
A. Saffron
- B.
B. Olive oil
- C.
C. Almonds
- D.
D. Pistachio nuts
Correct Answer
B. B. Olive oil -
- 7.
Olive oil is made from:
- A.
A. Green olives
- B.
B. Black olives
- C.
C. Only manzanilla olives
- D.
D. A special variety of stoneless olives
Correct Answer
A. A. Green olives -
- 8.
This fortified wine comes from a small region of Spain and is made from the Muscat, Palomino, and Pedro Ximenez grapes.
- A.
A. Vermouth
- B.
B. Sherry
- C.
C. Sangria
- D.
D. Rioja
Correct Answer
B. B. Sherry -
- 9.
The Spanish term for stew is:
- A.
A. Jambon
- B.
B. Cocido
- C.
C. Suevi
- D.
D. Socarrat
Correct Answer
B. B. Cocido -
- 10.
Sweet peppers or pimientos are smoked and dried to create this Spanish spice:
- A.
A. pimenton
- B.
B. paprika
- C.
C. piquillo
- D.
D. picon
Correct Answer
A. A. pimenton -
- 11.
Arroz con leche is made with:
- A.
A. wheat
- B.
B. oats
- C.
C. rice
- D.
D. potatoes
Correct Answer
C. C. rice -
- 12.
A well-known cured Spanish ham is:
- A.
A. prosciutto
- B.
B. cotechino
- C.
C. pancetta
- D.
D. serrano
Correct Answer
D. D. serrano -
- 13.
There are 17 varieties of this sausage in the Catalan area:
- A.
A. serrano
- B.
B. chorizo
- C.
C. linguica
- D.
D. blood sausage
Correct Answer
B. B. chorizo -
- 14.
The following foods from the New World were integrated into Spanish cuisine:
- A.
A. peppers
- B.
B. rice
- C.
C. chocolate
- D.
D. A and C
Correct Answer
D. D. A and C -
- 15.
Cucumber is a key ingredient in gazpacho besides tomatoes and peppers.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
A. A. True -
- 16.
Olives taste best when eaten immediately after picking from the tree.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
B. B. False -
- 17.
The five regions of Spain are Green Spain, Central Spain, The Pyrenees, Mediterranean Spain and Andalusia.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
A. A. True -
- 18.
The Basque area, which has a distinctive cuisine, is part of Mediterranean Spain.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
B. B. False -
- 19.
Extra-virgin olive oil has more acidity than virgin olive oil.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
B. B. False -
- 20.
Bacalao must be soaked for at least one hour before using.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
Correct Answer
B. B. False -
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