World Cuisine

About World Cuisine

World Cuisine is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Test your knowledge of dishes and food traditions from around the world! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

1. 1. Sushi, a dish made with vinegared rice and various toppings, originated in which country?

   Answer: Japan

   Sushi originated in Japan, evolving over centuries from a method of preserving fish in fermented rice. Modern nigiri sushi was developed in Tokyo in the early 19th century.

2. 2. Which country is the birthplace of pizza?

   Answer: Italy

   Modern pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century. The classic Margherita pizza, topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, was reportedly created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita.

3. 3. Tacos, burritos, and enchiladas are staple foods from which country's cuisine?

   Answer: Mexico

   These dishes are all staples of Mexican cuisine, which was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010 for its ancient techniques and communal traditions.

4. 4. Which spice gives curry its distinctive yellow color?

   Answer: Turmeric

   Turmeric gives curry its characteristic bright yellow color. It contains curcumin, a compound that has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

5. 5. Croissants, often associated with France, were actually inspired by a crescent-shaped pastry from which country?

   Answer: Austria

   The croissant was inspired by the Austrian kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry. The story links it to the 1683 Ottoman siege of Vienna, though French bakers later perfected the flaky, buttery version we know today.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓Kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, typically made from napa cabbage or radishes fermented with chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and salted seafood. There are hundreds of regional varieties.
• ✓Greek moussaka is a layered casserole dish traditionally made with sliced eggplant, ground meat (usually lamb), and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. It was popularized in its modern form by chef Nikolaos Tselementes in the 1920s.
• ✓Pho is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef or chicken). It originated in northern Vietnam in the early 20th century and is now beloved worldwide.