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Sweets Around the World Trivia Quiz

My sweet tooth and I are traveling the world searching for the best treats!

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

Author
irishchic5

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,406

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
634

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 171 (4/10), Guest 115 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This famous holiday treat has English roots and typically contains cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and molasses. Hint

Yule Log

Gingerbread

Candy Cane

Figgy Pudding

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Question 2 of 10

2. Krumkake is a cone-shaped cookie from what country? Hint

Egypt

Norway

China

Mexico

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Question 3 of 10

3. This traditional Italian waffle cookie is made with flour, eggs, sugar and often anise. Hint

Biscotti

Pizzelle

Tiramisu

Spumoni

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Question 4 of 10

4. Anzac biscuits, made of oats and golden syrup, are associated with what two neighboring countries? Hint

North Korea & South Korea

United Kingdom & Ireland

USA & Canada

Australia & New Zealand

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Question 5 of 10

5. Babka is a brioche-type sponge cake that originated in what country? Hint

Poland

Italy

Greece

Spain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Although often thought of as a Greek dessert, baklava originated in what country? Hint

Malta

Albania

Turkey

Armenia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Belgian waffles originated in Belgium.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sopaipillas are fried pastries popular in what area of the world? Hint

South America

Asia

Australia

Scandanavia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tangyuan are a popular dessert in this most populous country of the world. Hint

Japan

Mexico

Philippines

China

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Question 10 of 10

10. Arguably one of the most famous cookie recipes in the world, Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies got their start where? Hint

United States

France

Switzerland

Canada

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This famous holiday treat has English roots and typically contains cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and molasses.

Answer: Gingerbread

Gingerbread got its start during the Crusades, when sugars and spices were first introduced to Europe. During the reign of Queen Victoria, gingerbread became a Christmas tradition.

2. Krumkake is a cone-shaped cookie from what country?

Answer: Norway

Traditionally, krumkake is baked over an open fire using a special cookie iron. Because of its shape, krumkake is often used in Norway as a substitute for an ice cream cone.

3. This traditional Italian waffle cookie is made with flour, eggs, sugar and often anise.

Answer: Pizzelle

Pizzelle are most common at Christmas, Easter, and weddings. They are cooked in a special iron and can be either chewy or crisp, depending on the ingredients and means of cooking.

4. Anzac biscuits, made of oats and golden syrup, are associated with what two neighboring countries?

Answer: Australia & New Zealand

"Anzac" stands for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps." Anzac biscuits were first made by women to give to soldiers during World War One because they had a long shelf life.

5. Babka is a brioche-type sponge cake that originated in what country?

Answer: Poland

"Babka" is the Polish word for grandmother and is traditionally made for Easter Sunday dinner. The dough usually contains cinnamon or chocolate, not fruit.

6. Although often thought of as a Greek dessert, baklava originated in what country?

Answer: Turkey

Baklava consists of fruit and nuts sandwiched between thin layers of dough and covered in syrup. Baklava is a common and popular dessert throughout Asia and the Middle East.

7. Belgian waffles originated in Belgium.

Answer: True

Waffles are the signature dessert of Belgium, and there are two main types. The Brussels waffle is what is traditionally known as the Belgian waffle and is usually served with fruit and whipped cream. The Liege waffle is made with brioche dough and is chewier, sweeter and richer than the Brussels waffle.

8. Sopaipillas are fried pastries popular in what area of the world?

Answer: South America

Sopaipillas are crispy, deep-fried pastries often topped with honey or syrup. What makes sopaipillas unique is the recipe's use of zapallo squash, an ingredient that gives the dough a yellow color. Sweet sopaipillas are sometimes dipped in cinnamon, though a salty version of the treat is also popular.

9. Tangyuan are a popular dessert in this most populous country of the world.

Answer: China

Tangyuan are colorful rice balls filled with black sesame, peanut, and red bean pastes. Tangyuan are often served in a sweet broth of ginger and rock sugar during major Chinese holidays.

10. Arguably one of the most famous cookie recipes in the world, Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies got their start where?

Answer: United States

Although Nestle is a Swiss company, the Toll House cookie recipe was actually developed in the United States. Ruth Wakefield, the owner of The Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, included her cookie recipe in a cookbook in the 1930s.

Source: Author irishchic5

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