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Fine European Food Trivia Quiz

Join me on a whirlwind tour as we travel through Europe, enjoying local cuisine on the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by irishchic5. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
irishchic5

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,735

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1120

Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (9/10), Guest 147 (10/10), Guest 68 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. At our first stop, we sample blini, pirozhki, vatrushka and of course, vodka. Where are we? Hint

France

Greece

Italy

Russia

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Question 2 of 10

2. While in Germany, we can gorge ourselves on which of the following staples? Hint

Waffles, french fries and chocolate

Pickled herring and lefse

Pizza, pasta and wine

Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Spatzle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now we're enjoying fish and chips, cottage pie, and pasties. What country have we landed in? Hint

Spain

England

Monaco

Greece

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Question 4 of 10

4. While visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, a local convinces us to try a croquembouche. What are we eating? Hint

Potatoes

Pastry

Pork

Vegetables

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what wine region of Italy can we sample the world-famous Chianti wine? Hint

Calabria

Crete

Sicily

Tuscany

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Question 6 of 10

6. After running with the bulls in Spain, we stopped to enjoy this rice, vegetable, seafood and bean dish that has become known as Spain's national food.

Answer: (One word, starts with P)

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Question 7 of 10

7. We've stuffed ourselves with so much spanakopita, ouzo and tzatziki that we can't remember where we are! What country is famous for such delicious cuisine? Hint

Greece

Belgium

Morocco

Norway

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Question 8 of 10

8. While not technically food, we spend an entire day at this company's beer brewery in Dublin.

Answer: (Shamrock in foam)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what region of Europe does the eldest daughter dress up as Saint Lucy and make St. Lucy's buns to usher in the Christmas season? Hint

Western Europe

Central Europe

Scandinavia

Eastern Europe

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Question 10 of 10

10. This country is perhaps best known for its waffles and chocolates. Hint

Luxembourg

Sweden

Germany

Belgium

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At our first stop, we sample blini, pirozhki, vatrushka and of course, vodka. Where are we?

Answer: Russia

Pirozhki are small pies stuffed with meats or vegetables, while blini are thin pancakes topped with butter, fruit or caviar. Vatrushka is a circular cake filled with cottage cheese, raisins and bits of fried fruit.

2. While in Germany, we can gorge ourselves on which of the following staples?

Answer: Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Spatzle

Pork is the most common type of meat consumed in Germany. The average person will consume up to 61kg of meat each year!

3. Now we're enjoying fish and chips, cottage pie, and pasties. What country have we landed in?

Answer: England

British cuisine can typically be described as "unstuffy" dishes made with simple local ingredients and simple sauces.

4. While visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, a local convinces us to try a croquembouche. What are we eating?

Answer: Pastry

A croquembouche consists of pastry balls piled high and held together by caramel. It can also be topped with almonds, sugar, ribbons or chocolate.

5. In what wine region of Italy can we sample the world-famous Chianti wine?

Answer: Tuscany

A Chianti wine is any wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. It is traditionally served in a short bottle inside a straw basket.

6. After running with the bulls in Spain, we stopped to enjoy this rice, vegetable, seafood and bean dish that has become known as Spain's national food.

Answer: Paella

Paella originated in the Valencia region of Spain and was traditionally cooked by men over an open flame fueled by oranges, pine branches and pine cones.

7. We've stuffed ourselves with so much spanakopita, ouzo and tzatziki that we can't remember where we are! What country is famous for such delicious cuisine?

Answer: Greece

Greek cuisine is classified as Mediterranean, and makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables, wine and fish.

8. While not technically food, we spend an entire day at this company's beer brewery in Dublin.

Answer: Guinness

Guinness is the largest brewer of stout in the world. Arthur Guinness leased factory building in Dublin in 1759 for a term of 9,000 years!

9. In what region of Europe does the eldest daughter dress up as Saint Lucy and make St. Lucy's buns to usher in the Christmas season?

Answer: Scandinavia

St. Lucy's Day takes place each year on December 13th. Celebrants dine on St. Lucy's buns which are made of saffron and currants and baked in a traditional reversed S-shape.

10. This country is perhaps best known for its waffles and chocolates.

Answer: Belgium

Belgium is home to over 2,000 chocolatiers and exports 172,000 tons of chocolate around the world each year.

Source: Author irishchic5

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