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Slovak food and drink Trivia Quiz

I have been living and working in Slovakia for the past two years and I have learned a lot about Slovak culture, especially the tasty food and drink. Try this quiz about Slovak cuisine. Dobru chut!

A multiple-choice quiz by aurorerio. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
aurorerio

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,896

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
322

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Question 1 of 10

1. The popular national dish in Slovakia is called halusky, which is dumplings covered in a delicious cheese that comes from sheep. What's the name of this cheese? Hint

Emmentaler

Gouda

Gorgonzola

Bryndza

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Question 2 of 10

2. At Christmas time, nearly all Slovaks enjoy a soup made of cabbage and other spices and ingredients. What is it called? Hint

Borscht

Kapustnice

Gazpacho

Miso

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Question 3 of 10

3. A general name for baked sweets in Slovak, these cakes and cookies come in a wide variety of shapes and flavours. What are they called? Hint

Tort

Kolacky

Strudel

Crepes

4. Slovaks make a delicious, thin pancake that can be flavoured with any number of fruits, nuts and/or chocolate. There are variations of it throughout Central Europe, but Slovaks will tell you this one is the best. What's the name of this pancake? Hint

Flapjacky

Waffly

Hotcaky

Palacinka

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Question 5 of 10

5. In any culture, people either love or hate tripe, the stomach of the cow or other farm animal. Here in Slovakia, they make a soup with it. What's it called? Hint

Zmrzlina

Drzkova

Oblatky

Syr

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Question 6 of 10

6. Paprika is a popular spice in Hungary, but when Slovaks talk about paprika, they mean a vegetable. Which one? Hint

Corn

Pumpkins

Cucumbers

Peppers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Potatoes are a staple of the Slovak diet and in the autumn season, they prepare a potato-based crepe that is served with goose. What is the name of it? Hint

Latke

Loksha

Kugel

Mandelbrodt

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Question 8 of 10

8. These last questions will deal with Slovak beverages. A popular soft drink in Slovakia is sometimes called "Communist Coca-Cola" because it was invented as an alternative to Coke during the Cold War. What is it called today? Hint

Kofola

Red Bullsky

Tab

Fresca

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Question 9 of 10

9. A popular distilled liquor, this Slovak one packs a wallop. Locals call it "Liquid sweater". What's the Slovak name? Hint

Raki

Slivovice

Stoli

Saki

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ok, I saved this one for last because as any Slovak can tell you, the best beer in the world is found in Slovakia. But what do Slovaks call their beer? Hint

Pivo

Bier

Ale

Heaven

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The popular national dish in Slovakia is called halusky, which is dumplings covered in a delicious cheese that comes from sheep. What's the name of this cheese?

Answer: Bryndza

Halusky dumplings are mixed with bryndza and sprinkled with bits of fried bacon. Bryndza is also delicious when it is served cold. It's soft in texture and can be easily spread.

2. At Christmas time, nearly all Slovaks enjoy a soup made of cabbage and other spices and ingredients. What is it called?

Answer: Kapustnice

Depending on which part of Slovakia you are from, you may find sausage in your soup, or sometimes even fruit. It's delicious.

3. A general name for baked sweets in Slovak, these cakes and cookies come in a wide variety of shapes and flavours. What are they called?

Answer: Kolacky

There are many kinds of beautiful and delicious kolacky. They can be found in all shops and restaurants, but the best ones are home-made, preferably from a babka (Slovak for grandma!).

Answer: Palacinka

Palacinkas are very similar to a French crepes.

5. In any culture, people either love or hate tripe, the stomach of the cow or other farm animal. Here in Slovakia, they make a soup with it. What's it called?

Answer: Drzkova

Zmrzlina is ice cream, Oblatky is a thin wafer eaten at Christmas time and Syr is cheese in Slovak.

6. Paprika is a popular spice in Hungary, but when Slovaks talk about paprika, they mean a vegetable. Which one?

Answer: Peppers

Slovak peppers come in a variety of colours like elsewhere in the world: green, yellow and red.

7. Potatoes are a staple of the Slovak diet and in the autumn season, they prepare a potato-based crepe that is served with goose. What is the name of it?

Answer: Loksha

Loksha is a simple mix of mashed potatoes, salt, flour and butter. It's a little slice of Slovak heaven!

Answer: Kofola

Kofola has a licorice flavour and is very refreshing all year round.

9. A popular distilled liquor, this Slovak one packs a wallop. Locals call it "Liquid sweater". What's the Slovak name?

Answer: Slivovice

Slivovice is made from plums and has a very high alcohol content. There is a tradition that when a Slovak baby is born, the father will bury a bottle of Slivovice and will dig it up when their child marries.

10. Ok, I saved this one for last because as any Slovak can tell you, the best beer in the world is found in Slovakia. But what do Slovaks call their beer?

Answer: Pivo

You can find a dizzying array of fine beers all across Slovakia. From Saris in the east to Pivo Tatran in the mountains of the north, you will find Slovak beers in many colors and flavours. Lagers are popular in shades of pale, amber and dark. Come to Slovakia to see for yourself. Na zdravie! (Cheers!)

Source: Author aurorerio

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