Famous Foods

Which country invented Ice cream?

• Brazil

• China

• United States

• France

• India

Answer explanation

Ice cream was invented in China in 3000 BCE! It was introduced to Italy by Marco Polo, and to France by Catherine de Medici.

Which country is known for inventing biscuits?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Iran

• Greece

• India

Answer explanation

The word 'biscuit' comes from the French word for twice cooked. A biscuit taken from the Titanic before her maiden voyage fetched £3,525 at an auction in London.

Where was coffee grown first?

• China

• United Kingdom

• Saudi Arabia

• Ethiopia

• Brazil

Answer explanation

The most expensive coffee can cost ₹90,000 per kg, or £882.54 per kg.

Which country invented cakes?

• United States

• Egypt

• Netherlands

• Belgium

• France

Answer explanation

Cakes were invented by the Ancient Egyptians. Their cakes were actually discs of grain that were dried and compacted together.

Which country invented hot wings?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• India

• Iran

• Russia

Answer explanation

Hot wings are also known as buffalo wings because they were invented in Buffalo, New York. It is believed that when Teresa Bellissmo received chicken wings when she ordered chicken necks from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, chicken wings were invented.

Which country invented burgers?

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Italy

• Germany

• Portugal

Answer explanation

Hamburgers, or simply burgers, were invented in Hamburg, Germany (Hamburger) by Otto Kuase.

Which country invented biriyani?

• Iran

• India

• Iraq

• Kazakhstan

• Turkey

Answer explanation

Biriyani was invented in Iran and was brought to India by the Mughals. The Mughals soldiers were undernourished, so they asked for rice cooked with meat and vegetables. Biriyani was further developed in the Mughal kitchen.

Which country is famous for inventing pudding?

• Italy

• France

• United Kingdom

• Norway

• Belgium

Answer explanation

Pudding was developed from sausages!

Where was the oldest preserved cheese found?

• Europe

• West Asia

• Central Asia

• China

• North America

Answer explanation

The oldest cheese found dates back to 1615 BCE, in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, China.

Who invented Doughnuts?

• The French

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Americans

• The Norwegians

Answer explanation

The doughnut is said to have been invented by Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (renamed New York after the British invaded it.)