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Quiz about The Bus Stops Here World Food 6

The Bus Stops Here - World Food [6] Quiz

As a sidekick to Funtrivia's '195 Day Bus Ride', here is some of the food you would eat at each of the countries we visit.

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

Author
geniusonwheels

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,261

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. We now start our next 10-day journey by going to Sudan (in a bus rather than a sedan). While in the country, I was able to try the durra-based food kissra. What type of food is the main dish of Sudan? Hint

Meat

Rice

Salad

Bread

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Question 2 of 10

2. The bus now takes us to the Central American country of Honduras. We are able to share the dish called anafres. What does that dish NOT feature? Hint

Small cups

Tortilla chips

Refried beans

A large clay pot

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Question 3 of 10

3. While in Namibia, I learn that many different cultures have affected the cuisine of the country. Although it is more than 5000 miles away, what country left its mark on Namibian cuisine? Hint

China

Australia

Brazil

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. Like naan, I am a fan of palindromic foods. While in Syria, I was able to try some ka'ak, which is a popular food in the Middle East. Ka'ak comes from the Arabic word for what? Hint

Cake

Pork

Orange

Cheese

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Question 5 of 10

5. Right of the coast of Africa is the island country of Sao Tome and Principe. We didn't eat a dish called hakuna, but we did eat a dish called matata. What is the main meat used in matata? Hint

Clams

Quail

Pork

Beef

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the coolest dishes to eat in Indonesia is satay. Satay includes meats like chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, or tofu eaten how? Hint

On a skewer

With a ladle

With a fork

Through a straw

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Question 7 of 10

7. I wish we had better weather while in Ghana. While I was ordering, I was in a rush because of the rain, and I ordered a dish called Jollof something. When my order came back, what did I order? Hint

Bread

Salad

Rice

Beer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dinner and a show here in Gabon, if you count the radio playing in the background as a show. While in the country, I was able to see what berbere looks like. Which musical band has a name that describes what berbere is? Hint

Black Eyed Peas

Smashing Pumpkins

Korn

The Spice Girls

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Question 9 of 10

9. We now travel to the tiny country of Vanuatu. I want to try the local food, but I'm not exactly sure WHERE to try it. Where is most of the food on Vanuatu? Hint

In large food courts at city malls

At produce stands

In local's personal gardens

In small fast food restaurants

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Question 10 of 10

10. We now travel to another country of Oceania, East Timor or Timor-Leste. Unfortunately, this 10-day trip is going to end on a sad note. Due to a large population living below the poverty line, akar is a food eaten on East Timor. What exactly is akar? Hint

Tree bark

Chicken leftovers

Cooked worms

Snails

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Bread

Kissra is a bread dish that is made from the wheat durra or corn. Kissra is often paired with stews which are also a mainstay in Sudan.

2. The bus now takes us to the Central American country of Honduras. We are able to share the dish called anafres. What does that dish NOT feature?

Answer: Small cups

Anafres is a refried beans and cheese fondue dish. Anafres is heated in a clay pot using coals and is served with tortilla chips. Peppers and chorizo can also be added to enhance the taste.

3. While in Namibia, I learn that many different cultures have affected the cuisine of the country. Although it is more than 5000 miles away, what country left its mark on Namibian cuisine?

Answer: Germany

German colonists in the 19th century brought many of their customs with them, and the food is just one of them. Wiener schnitzel and German lagers are still very dominant in Namibia.

4. Like naan, I am a fan of palindromic foods. While in Syria, I was able to try some ka'ak, which is a popular food in the Middle East. Ka'ak comes from the Arabic word for what?

Answer: Cake

Ka'ak has many varieties, with ingredients from chickpeas to sweet dough. Ka'ak is then usually glazed and filled with nuts to give more of a dessert taste. Although Christians, Jews, and Muslims have different viewpoints about religion, they all agree about ka'ak, as all groups have their own varieties and taste of ka'ak.

5. Right of the coast of Africa is the island country of Sao Tome and Principe. We didn't eat a dish called hakuna, but we did eat a dish called matata. What is the main meat used in matata?

Answer: Clams

Matata is clams cooked in a port wine with finely chopped peanuts and tender greens or fruits. Other Sao Tomean foods include pineapple, coffee, and caril.

6. One of the coolest dishes to eat in Indonesia is satay. Satay includes meats like chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, or tofu eaten how?

Answer: On a skewer

Satay has sliced meats barbecued over a fire with a bamboo skewer holding the pieces of meat together. Many different variations of Indonesian sate exists, with styles including sate Madura, sate Padang, sate Ponorogo, sate Tegal, and others.

7. I wish we had better weather while in Ghana. While I was ordering, I was in a rush because of the rain, and I ordered a dish called Jollof something. When my order came back, what did I order?

Answer: Rice

Jollof rice is very popular in western Africa. Jollof rice comes in many varieties, with any spice, meat, or vegetable can be added. It's a shame I couldn't stay at the restaurant longer, or I would have gotten some gari or fufu!

Answer: The Spice Girls

Berbere is a spice combination that is used for stews called wats. Berbere is a combination of chili peppers, cloves, ginger, coriander, and allspice.

9. We now travel to the tiny country of Vanuatu. I want to try the local food, but I'm not exactly sure WHERE to try it. Where is most of the food on Vanuatu?

Answer: In local's personal gardens

Most of Vanuatuan food is fruits, vegetables, and roots, which are grown in individual gardens. Some of the foods grown in the country are pineapples, mangoes, papayas, sweet potatoes, and plantains.

Answer: Tree bark

The tree bark is prepared into a powder, and then turned into a paste. The akar isn't very nutritious, but is mostly used just to keep surviving.

Source: Author geniusonwheels

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