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The Food of Greece Trivia Quiz

Greek food is more than gyros, moussaka, and baklava. How much do you really know about the food of Greece? Let's find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by trumpian67. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trumpian67

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,911

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1339

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not typically served as a mez�, or appetizer? Hint

dolm�dhes

keft�dhes

bri�mi

sagan�ki

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dips and spreads are very common in Greece, often eaten with pita bread. Which spread is made with gray mullet roe, and is known as Greek caviar? Hint

melitzanosal�ta

skordhali�

tzadz�ki

taramosal�ta

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the anise liquor that comes from Greece? Hint

met�xa

rets�na

m�thos

o�zo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which ingredient is not used in a traditional Greek village-style salad or hori�tiki sal�ta? Hint

tomato

feta

cucumber

cabbage

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Greek-style lasagna dish is made with only pasta and ground meat in a b�chamel sauce? Hint

moussak�

past�tso

fasol�dha

pil�fi

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Greek version of shish kebab known as? Hint

arn�ki

ps�ri

souvl�ki

k�ta

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Question 7 of 10

7. Magir�tsa is a lamb dish traditionally made with what part of the lamb? Hint

lamb chops

leg of lamb

lamb intestines

lamb shank

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Question 8 of 10

8. Now it's time for dessert. Greek pastries are rich and delicious, and often are made with a honey syrup. Which of the following Greek desserts is in fact not made with this syrup? Hint

baklav�

kourambi�dhes

melomak�rona

dh�ples

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the Greek name for the powdered sugar covered confections that in America we call Turkish Delight? Hint

louko�mia

kata�fi

thavmas�a t�rka

p�sta fl�ra

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Question 10 of 10

10. You've finished your meal and your pastries, and now you are ready for some Greek coffee, or elinik�s kaf�s. What are the three different types of Greek coffee? Hint

elinik�s, american�s, and t�rkos

�spros, m�trios, and m�vros

sket�s, m�trios, and glyk�s

kr�os, m�trios, and z�stos

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1. Which of the following is not typically served as a mez�, or appetizer?

Answer: bri�mi

Bri�mi is a Greek vegetable casserole, served as a main dish. It is made with both eggplant (aubergines) and zucchini (courgettes). Keft�dhes are Greek-style meatballs, Sagan�ki is flaming cheese, and Dolm�dhes are stuffed grape leaves. All three are served as appetizers.

2. Dips and spreads are very common in Greece, often eaten with pita bread. Which spread is made with gray mullet roe, and is known as Greek caviar?

Answer: taramosal�ta

The fish roe itself is called taram�, but the spread is called taramosal�ta. Here, sal�ta means spread, but it can also mean salad. Melitzan�salata is an eggplant spread, skordhali� is a garlic dip, and tzadz�ki is the cucumber-yogurt sauce found in gyro sandwiches.

3. What is the name of the anise liquor that comes from Greece?

Answer: o�zo

All four are types of alcoholic drinks, yet ouzo has the licorice flavor and is very strong. Met�xa is Greek brandy, Rets�na is a uniquely Greek white (or ros�) wine, and M�thos is a lager beer.

4. Which ingredient is not used in a traditional Greek village-style salad or hori�tiki sal�ta?

Answer: cabbage

Cabbage is actually the main ingredient in another Greek salad known as lahanosal�ta. The most widely known Greek salad (horiatiki sal�ta), is in fact only one of many varieties of salad in Greece. Any simple ingredient can be mixed with olive oil and vinegar and form a Greek salad.

5. Which Greek-style lasagna dish is made with only pasta and ground meat in a b�chamel sauce?

Answer: past�tso

Moussak� is similar to past�tso, yet eggplant is added. Fasol�dha is a bean soup, and pil�fi is Greek rice.

6. What is the Greek version of shish kebab known as?

Answer: souvl�ki

Souvl�ki is usually seasoned with a flavorful marinade of lemon, oregano, and other seasonings. Arn�ki is lamb, k�ta is chicken, and ps�ri is fish.

7. Magir�tsa is a lamb dish traditionally made with what part of the lamb?

Answer: lamb intestines

Magir�tsa is the traditional dish to break the Lenten fast on Easter. Believe it or not, it is usually made with lamb brains. More recently, lamb shank is sometimes used instead to substitute.

8. Now it's time for dessert. Greek pastries are rich and delicious, and often are made with a honey syrup. Which of the following Greek desserts is in fact not made with this syrup?

Answer: kourambi�dhes

Despite the differences in both their appearance and taste, baklav�, melomak�rona, and d�ples are all made with almost the same simple syrup. Kourambi�dhes are actually butter cookies, covered in powdered sugar.

9. What is the Greek name for the powdered sugar covered confections that in America we call Turkish Delight?

Answer: louko�mia

Louko�mia dates back 230 years, making it one of the oldest sweets in the world. Although it originated in Turkey as lokum, it is just as popular in Greece. P�sta fl�ra is a marmalade tart, and kata�fi is a shredded wheat pastry. Thavm�sia t�rka is just a literal translation of the term "Turkish Delight."

10. You've finished your meal and your pastries, and now you are ready for some Greek coffee, or elinik�s kaf�s. What are the three different types of Greek coffee?

Answer: sket�s, m�trios, and glyk�s

Sket�s implies that no sugar is added to the coffee. Glyk�s contains the most sugar, with a honey-sweetness. M�trios coffee usually has one or two spoonfuls of sugar. Greek coffee is very strong, and is brewed in a long-handled pot called a br�ki.

Source: Author trumpian67

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