1. Which country is the birthplace of sushi?
- A) China
- B) Japan
- C) South Korea
- D) Thailand
Answer: B) Japan
2. What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
- A) Lentils
- B) Chickpeas
- C) Peanuts
- D) Black beans
Answer: B) Chickpeas
3. Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” and is famous for its strong smell?
- A) Mango
- B) Durian
- C) Pineapple
- D) Papaya
Answer: B) Durian
4. Which Italian city is famous for inventing pizza?
- A) Rome
- B) Milan
- C) Naples
- D) Venice
Answer: C) Naples
5. Which spice is known as the most expensive in the world by weight?
- A) Saffron
- B) Vanilla
- C) Cardamom
- D) Cinnamon
Answer: A) Saffron
6. Which country is the world’s largest producer of coffee?
- A) Colombia
- B) Vietnam
- C) Brazil
- D) Ethiopia
Answer: C) Brazil
7. What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains?
- A) Penne
- B) Orzo
- C) Fusilli
- D) Farfalle
Answer: B) Orzo
8. Which fast food chain is famous for its Big Mac burger?
- A) Burger King
- B) McDonald’s
- C) Wendy’s
- D) Subway
Answer: B) McDonald’s
9. What is the national dish of Spain that features rice, saffron, and seafood or meat?
- A) Paella
- B) Tapas
- C) Gazpacho
- D) Tortilla Española
Answer: A) Paella
10. Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
- A) Kiwi
- B) Strawberry
- C) Raspberry
- D) Apple
Answer: B) Strawberry
11. Which type of tea is known for its distinctive fermentation process?
- A) Green tea
- B) Oolong tea
- C) Black tea
- D) White tea
Answer: B) Oolong tea
12. What cheese is traditionally used in a classic Greek salad?
- A) Mozzarella
- B) Cheddar
- C) Feta
- D) Gouda
Answer: C) Feta
13. Which dish is traditionally made with raw fish marinated in citrus juices, commonly found in Peru?
- A) Sushi
- B) Ceviche
- C) Poke
- D) Tartar
Answer: B) Ceviche
14. Which country is the origin of the dish pho, a popular noodle soup?
- A) Thailand
- B) Vietnam
- C) Cambodia
- D) Laos
Answer: B) Vietnam
15. Which vegetable is the primary ingredient in sauerkraut?
- A) Cabbage
- B) Carrot
- C) Beet
- D) Eggplant
Answer: A) Cabbage
16. Which country is the world’s largest exporter of chocolate?
- A) Switzerland
- B) Belgium
- C) Germany
- D) Ivory Coast
Answer: D) Ivory Coast (mainly due to its cocoa production)
17. What is the main ingredient in the French dish ratatouille?
- A) Zucchini
- B) Potatoes
- C) Eggplant
- D) Carrots
Answer: C) Eggplant (along with other vegetables)
18. Which country is famous for the culinary tradition of tapas?
- A) Portugal
- B) Italy
- C) Spain
- D) Greece
Answer: C) Spain
19. What is the base spirit used in a Margarita cocktail?
- A) Rum
- B) Vodka
- C) Gin
- D) Tequila
Answer: D) Tequila
20. Which food item is traditionally eaten in the UK with fish and chips?
- A) Ketchup
- B) Tartar sauce
- C) Mushy peas
- D) Mayonnaise
Answer: C) Mushy peas
