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Sweet! Trivia Quiz

A quiz about various sweets, candies, and desserts from around the world. Sweet! How well can you do?

A multiple-choice quiz by Jordanar18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jordanar18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,091

Updated
Mar 01 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection? Hint

Snickers

Baby Ruth

Milky Way

Butterfinger

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the many popular desserts in the USA is the Banana Split, introduced in 1904. Which of these is typically NOT an ingredient in a classic banana split? Hint

Whipped Cream

3 Ice Cream Flavors

Sprinkles

Crushed Nuts

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Question 3 of 10

3. The chocolate chip cookie was invented in the USA in the early 1930s and has become a staple. Which company developed the first chocolate chip cookies? Hint

Pepperidge Farm

Famous Amos

Toll House

Entenmann's

4. The Churro is a fried, sugar-covered pastry often eaten as a breakfast food or as a snack. It is popular in many countries around the world, but in which Spanish-speaking country did it originate? Hint

Chile

Mexico

Spain

Panama

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Question 5 of 10

5. Alfajores are desserts that are popular in South America. It is a type of sandwich cookie with a sauce called Dulce de Leche in the middle. What kind of sauce is dulce de leche? Hint

Peanut Butter

Chocolate

Caramel

Strawberry

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Italian cake-dessert is made with biscuits dipped in coffee and flavored with liquor and cocoa. It literally means "pick me up". Can you name it? Hint

Tartufo

Gelato

Zeppole

Tiramisu

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hamantashen are Jewish pastries that contain many different types of filling, including poppy seed, prunes, cherry, raspberry, or chocolate, to name a few. What shape are these pastries? Hint

Squares

Crescents

Triangles

Circles

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Question 8 of 10

8. The cake dessert "Pavlova" is popular in Australia and New Zealand. However, it was named after a dancer from another country. What country is this?
(Hint: Think about the name) Hint

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Egypt

Indonesia

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Question 9 of 10

9. The treacle tart is a common dessert made from shortcrust pastries with golden syrup. In which English-speaking country did it originate? Hint

Canada

England

South Africa

Australia

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Chinese Candy Boxes" are distributed mainly during Chinese New Year celebrations. Which of these is a major main ingredient of Chinese candy? Hint

Fruit

Almonds

Chocolate

Nougat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection?

Answer: Snickers

Snickers was introduced in 1930. The name comes from the Mars company's favorite horse. In the UK and Ireland, it was sold under the name "Marathon" until 1990.

2. One of the many popular desserts in the USA is the Banana Split, introduced in 1904. Which of these is typically NOT an ingredient in a classic banana split?

Answer: Sprinkles

The banana split has three main flavors of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Its name comes from the banana that is cut lengthwise at the bottom of the dish it is served in. It was invented by 23-year old pharmacist David Evans Strickler in 1904. He sold each one for 10 cents.

3. The chocolate chip cookie was invented in the USA in the early 1930s and has become a staple. Which company developed the first chocolate chip cookies?

Answer: Toll House

Ruth Graves Wakefield, who owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, published the 1936 cookbook, "Toll House Tried and True Recipes". In it contained a recipe for "Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookie". The rest is history.

Answer: Spain

Churros, also known as tejeringos and porras, are long sticks of fried dough made of flour, water and salt. Their star-like shape is due to the syringe they are piped through, called a churrera. They are popular in many countries, including the United States, Spain, France, Portugal, Morocco, Australia, and Latin-American countries.

5. Alfajores are desserts that are popular in South America. It is a type of sandwich cookie with a sauce called Dulce de Leche in the middle. What kind of sauce is dulce de leche?

Answer: Caramel

Alfajores come in many variations, and each is unique to different South American regions; but most variations have a caramel sauce in the middle of the sandwich cookie. Sometimes the cookie dough contains Pisco, a South American brandy.

6. This Italian cake-dessert is made with biscuits dipped in coffee and flavored with liquor and cocoa. It literally means "pick me up". Can you name it?

Answer: Tiramisu

The history of the creation of Tiramisu is unclear. However, most sources indicate it was not introduced until the late 1960s at the earliest. Other ingredients include egg yolks and mascarpone, a cream cheese.

7. Hamantashen are Jewish pastries that contain many different types of filling, including poppy seed, prunes, cherry, raspberry, or chocolate, to name a few. What shape are these pastries?

Answer: Triangles

Hamantashen are triangle-shaped pastries that are traditionally served during the Jewish holiday of Purim, which is usually observed sometime in March, according to the Jewish calendar. It is named after Haman, who according to the Book of Esther, planned to kill Jews but was thwarted.

8. The cake dessert "Pavlova" is popular in Australia and New Zealand. However, it was named after a dancer from another country. What country is this? (Hint: Think about the name)

Answer: Russia

The dessert (also known as the "pav" for short) was named after the Russian dancer Anna Pavlova, in honor of one of her tours of the region in the early 20th century. It is a cake similar to meringue with a crispy crust. It is topped with whipped cream and various fruits such as pomegranates and kiwis, and is typically served during festive occasions.

9. The treacle tart is a common dessert made from shortcrust pastries with golden syrup. In which English-speaking country did it originate?

Answer: England

Treacle tarts are usually served hot or warm, and with many different types of creams, such as whipped cream, ice cream or custard. According to the "Harry Potter" book series, it is one of Harry's favorite foods.

10. "Chinese Candy Boxes" are distributed mainly during Chinese New Year celebrations. Which of these is a major main ingredient of Chinese candy?

Answer: Fruit

The candy boxes typically contain dried portions of kumquats, pineapples, coconuts, melons, and even some vegetables! They are usually mixed with either 6 or 8 kinds of sugar. 6 and 8 are Chinese lucky numbers.

Source: Author Jordanar18

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