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1.

Which cake did not originate in Germany?
- A.
  
  King Of Cakes
- B.
  
  German Chocolate Cake
- C.
  
  Black Forest Cake
- D.
  
  German Fruit Cake
Correct Answer
B. German Chocolate Cake
2.

What body part was "orecchiette" pasta named for?
- A.
  
  Ear
- B.
  
  Toes
- C.
  
  Nose
- D.
  
  Teeth
Correct Answer
A. Ear
3.

The Italian dish "polenta" is made of what main ingredient?
- A.
  
  Cracked Wheat
- B.
  
  Rice
- C.
  
  Garbanzo Beans
- D.
  
  Cornmeal
Correct Answer
D. Cornmeal
4.

Who was "Pasta Puttanesca" originally named after?
- A.
  
  Antonio Puttanesca
- B.
  
  Ladies Of The Night
- C.
  
  A Kind Of Cured Olive
- D.
  
  Fishermen
Correct Answer
B. Ladies Of The Night
5.

Where was the tortilla chip invented?
- A.
  
  Mexico City
- B.
  
  San Diego
- C.
  
  Los Angeles
- D.
  
  Milwaukee
Correct Answer
C. Los Angeles
6.

What sweet treat is traditionally eaten during Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
- A.
  
  Almond Cookies
- B.
  
  Autumn Cakes
- C.
  
  Mooncakes
- D.
  
  Sticky Cake
Correct Answer
C. Mooncakes
7.

According to Chinese medicine, what should you eat if you feel a cold coming on?
- A.
  
  Spring Rolls
- B.
  
  Moo-Shu Pork
- C.
  
  Cantonese-Style Tofu
- D.
  
  Szechwan Spicy Beef
Correct Answer
C. Cantonese-Style Tofu
8.

What is the American equivalent of the dish Europeans often call "pommes frites"?
- A.
  
  Potato Crisps
- B.
  
  Fried Egg
- C.
  
  Potato Fritters
- D.
  
  French Fries
Correct Answer
D. French Fries
9.

What is the Italian term for a stovetop espresso maker?
- A.
  
  La Napoletana
- B.
  
  Ovena Stovetopa
- C.
  
  La Cafe Macchina
- D.
  
  Moka Per Il Cafe
Correct Answer
D. Moka Per Il Cafe
10.

In which Italian region did the fruitcake "Panforte" originate?
- A.
  
  Piedmont
- B.
  
  Veneto
- C.
  
  Tuscany
- D.
  
  Lombardy
Correct Answer
C. Tuscany
11.

What is a Chinese dumpling made from glutenous rice flour with many different fillings called?
- A.
  
  YuanXiao
- B.
  
  Zongzi
- C.
  
  Suancai
- D.
  
  Mianbao
Correct Answer
A. YuanXiao
12.

Which German city and capital of Bavaria was the home of the original Oktoberfest?
- A.
  
  Frankfurt
- B.
  
  Munich
- C.
  
  Hamburg
- D.
  
  Berlin
Correct Answer
B. Munich
13.

In Peru, which color potatoes are grown, in addition to white?
- A.
  
  Orange And Green
- B.
  
  Pink And Chocolate
- C.
  
  Blue And Grey
- D.
  
  Purple And Black
Correct Answer
D. Purple And Black
14.

What is the name of the flatbread eaten with most Indian cuisine?
- A.
  
  Shork
- B.
  
  Talm
- C.
  
  Fedge
- D.
  
  Naan
Correct Answer
D. Naan
15.

What type of cuisine offers Dim Sum?
- A.
  
  Thai
- B.
  
  Chinese
- C.
  
  Japanese
- D.
  
  Polynesian
Correct Answer
B. Chinese

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Test Your Knowledge On Foods Of The World

Which cake did not originate in Germany?

What body part was "orecchiette" pasta named for?

The Italian dish "polenta" is made of what main ingredient?

Who was "Pasta Puttanesca" originally named after?

Where was the tortilla chip invented?

What sweet treat is traditionally eaten during Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?

According to Chinese medicine, what should you eat if you feel a cold coming on?

What is the American equivalent of the dish Europeans often call "pommes frites"?

What is the Italian term for a stovetop espresso maker?

In which Italian region did the fruitcake "Panforte" originate?

What is a Chinese dumpling made from glutenous rice flour with many different fillings called?

Which German city and capital of Bavaria was the home of the original Oktoberfest?

In Peru, which color potatoes are grown, in addition to white?

What is the name of the flatbread eaten with most Indian cuisine?

What type of cuisine offers Dim Sum?