Food Trivia Quiz
Food Quiz
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Question 1 |
How did the pound cake get its name?
Named after Susan Pound, when she wrote the original recipe. | |
From the one pound of ingredients used in the original recipe. | |
Because of the weight of the cake after it's made. | |
Named because its believed to be pound for pound the best cake ever made. |
Question 2 |
What breakfast food gets its name from the German word for "stirrup"?
toast | |
pancakes | |
waffles | |
Bagel |
Question 3 |
What animal is the source of the milk used in making Roquefort cheese?
Cow | |
Camel | |
Ewe (female sheep) | |
Goat |
Question 4 |
What beverage did Pope Clement VIII officially recognize as a Christian drink in an edict issued in 1592?
Coffee | |
Wine | |
Beer | |
Tea |
Question 4 Explanation:
Coffee, which had been introduced to Europe by Arab traders was officially recognize as a Christian drink.
Question 5 |
On what vegetable did an ancient Egyptian place his right hand when taking an oath?
Corn | |
Onion | |
Peppers | |
Peas |
Question 5 Explanation:
The Onions round shape symbolized eternity.
Question 6 |
Which American city produces more egg rolls than any other in the United States?
Houston | |
San Francisco
| |
Seattle | |
Little Rock |
Question 7 |
How many different animal shapes are there in the "Animal Crackers" cookie zoo?
10 | |
20 | |
8 | |
18 |
Question 7 Explanation:
Two bears (one walking, one seated), a bison, camel, cougar, elephant, giraffe, gorilla, hippopotamus, hyena , kangaroo, lion, monkey, rhinoceros, seal, sheep, tier, and zebra.
Question 8 |
Where did the pineapple plant originate?
Hawaii | |
South America
| |
France | |
Mexico |
Question 8 Explanation:
South America. It didn't reach Hawaii until the early nineteenth century.
Question 9 |
What was margarine called when it was first marketed in England?
Butterine | |
Butter | |
Butter Spread | |
Butter Cream |
Question 10 |
Under U.S. government regulations, what percentage of peanut butter has to be peanuts?
50% | |
75% | |
90% | |
80% |
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