Feta is a Greek brined curd white cheese made from sheep's milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk.
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Which of these is the main ingredient of traditional hummus?
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Lentils
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Black Beans
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Chickpeas
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Soybeans
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
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Which country is the origin of Sushi?
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Japan
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China
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Korea
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Thailand
While fermented fish with rice originated in Southeast Asia, modern sushi was developed in Edo (Tokyo) in the 1820s.
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What is the main ingredient of traditional Guacamole?
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Avocado
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Tomato
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Onion
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Lime
The name comes from the Aztec word 'āhuacamolli', which literally means 'avocado sauce'.
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Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of Pizza?
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Rome
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Naples
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Florence
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Milan
Neapolitan pizza is so important to Italian culture that it's protected by UNESCO.
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Which of these gives Curry its vibrant yellow color?
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Turmeric
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Cumin
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Cinnamon
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Paprika
Turmeric contains curcumin, which is responsible for the deep yellow-orange tint.
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Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
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Vietnam
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Colombia
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Brazil
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Ethiopia
Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for over 150 years.
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What is Kimchi?
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Fermented Vegetables
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A Steamed Bun
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A type of Noodle
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Grilled Meat
Kimchi is a staple in Korean cuisine, made of salted and fermented vegetables with various seasonings.
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What is the base of a traditional Miso soup?
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Chicken Broth
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Beef Stock
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Coconut Milk
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Dashi Stock
Dashi is a Japanese soup stock usually made from kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).
Question 10 / 10
What is "Paella"?
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A Spanish Rice Dish
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An Italian Pasta
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A French Stew
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A Greek Pie
Paella originated in the Valencian community and is one of Spain's most iconic dishes.
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Learn more: Global Food & Cuisine Trivia
Cuisine reflects geography, trade, religion, and migration. UNESCO lists culinary traditions — such as French gastronomy and Mediterranean diet practices — as intangible cultural heritage (UNESCO ICH lists).
Staple crops like rice, wheat, and maize still anchor daily diets across continents. Fermentation gave the world kimchi, miso, sourdough, and cheese, each tied to local microbiology and preservation needs before refrigeration.
Food trivia connects naturally to geography: knowing paella's Valencian roots or miso's Japanese origin reinforces map knowledge. Try World Geography next for regional context.
