Quiz 1 Spain
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Enter your name in the bottom left of the box. Click on "Start Quiz" in the bottom right. Three attempts are allowed within two hours and must be completed by the deadline date, otherwise you receive a grade of "0". The "quiz" will help you learn the material which you must know for the Mid-term and Final Exams.
- 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
- 2.Spanish appetizers or small plates are called:
- A.
A. mezze
- B.
B. chorizo
- C.
C. tapas
- D.
D. meze
- 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
- 4.Over 70% of this valuable spice is grown in Spain:
- A.
A. Saffron
- B.
B. Paprika
- C.
C. Achiote
- D.
D. Fennel
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 9.The Spanish term for stew is:
- A.
A. Jambon
- B.
B. Cocido
- C.
C. Suevi
- D.
D. Socarrat
- 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
- 11.Arroz con leche is made with:
- A.
A. wheat
- B.
B. oats
- C.
C. rice
- D.
D. potatoes
- 12.A well-known cured Spanish ham is:
- A.
A. prosciutto
- B.
B. cotechino
- C.
C. pancetta
- 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
- 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
- 15.Cucumber is a key ingredient in gazpacho besides tomatoes and peppers.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 16.Olives taste best when eaten immediately after picking from the tree.
- A.
A. True
- 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
- 18.The Basque area, which has a distinctive cuisine, is part of Mediterranean Spain.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 19.Extra-virgin olive oil has more acidity than virgin olive oil.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 20.Bacalao must be soaked for at least one hour before using.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
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