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Herb and Spice Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most popular seasoning seasoning in the world?

a)

Salt

b)

Pepper

c)

Garlic

d)

Cayenne

2.

What is the most widely used spice in the world?

a)

Salt

b)

Pepper

c)

Garlic

d)

Cayenne

3.

What are the leaves and stems of a plant?

a)

Seasonings

b)

Flavorings

c)

Herbs

d)

Spices

4.

What are the bark, buds, roots, fruit, or seeds of a plant?

a)

Seasonings

b)

Flavorings

c)

Herbs

d)

Spices

5.

Which common herb comes from the mint family and used in Italian and Thai recipes?

a)

Rosemary

b)

Basil

c)

Oregano

d)

Dill

6.

Which herb is similar to basil, but known as wild marjoram and found in Italian and Latin American cuisine?

a)

Basil

b)

Oregano

c)

Dill

d)

Cumin

7.

Which spice is found from an underground root and used in multiple cuisines, such as Caribbean Island, Asian, Indian, and Latin American?

a)

Cilantro

b)

Oregano

c)

Ginger

d)

Nutmeg

8.

Which herb is common in pickling and canning?

a)

Dill

b)

Basil

c)

Rosemary

d)

Thyme

9.

How do you store fresh herbs and spices?

a)

In a cool, dry place

b)

In the fridge

c)

On the counter

d)

It doesn't matter

10.

How do you store dried herbs and spices?

a)

In a cool, dry place

b)

In the fridge

c)

On the counter

d)

It doesn't matter

11.

When is it best to use whole spices in a dish?

a)

At the beginning of the cooking process

b)

At the end of the cooking process

c)

During prepping time of the food, so the flavors release

d)

At the end when the food is done, they are used as a garnish

12.

When is it best to add fresh herbs to a cold dish, such as chicken salad?

a)

Several hours before serving

b)

As close to serving time as possible

c)

They are only used as a garnish, so as they are served

d)

While the food is being cooked

13.
Found in almost every world cuisine, this serves double duty as spice in both sweet and savory dishes.
a)
Cumin
b)
Cayenne
c)
Cinnamon
d)
Basil
14.
From the coriander plant, leaves and stems have a pungent, herbaceous flavor. Used in Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian cooking.
a)
Cilantro
b)
Basil
c)
Thyme
d)
Sage
15.
Strong and piney. Great with eggs, beans, and potatoes, as well as grilled meats.
a)
Thyme
b)
Rosemary
c)
Cilantro
d)
Mint
16.
Delicate onion flavor, great as a garnish.
a)
Parsely
b)
Chives
c)
Oregano
d)
Rosemary
17.
Surprisingly versatile for such an intensely flavored herb. Try it paired with lamb, peas, potatoes, and of course, with chocolate!
a)
Saffron
b)
Mint
c)
Fenugreek
d)
Basil
18.

Which herb is typically removed prior to serving the dish?

a)

Pepper

b)

Bay Leaf

c)

Alspice

d)

Nutmet

19.

Which spice has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and is associated with fall and holiday desserts such as pumpkin pie?

a)

Ginger

b)

Nutmeg

c)

Anise

d)

Cloves

20.

This is one of the most common herbs in recipes from European countries. You’ll often find it chopped and sprinkled as a bright green garnish on top of all sorts of dishes: meats, vegetables, fish, soups, and stews. What herb is it?

a)

Thyme

b)

Parsley

c)

Sage

d)

Cilantro

21.

Which is the most expensive spice?

a)

Rosemary

b)

Saffron

c)

Thyme

d)

Cloves

22.

This herb is a member of the mint family and is often associated with stuffing at Thanksgiving meals.

a)

Sage

b)

Basil

c)

Thyme

d)

Oregano

23.
Which of the following is not a type of salt?
a)
Kosher
b)
Rock
c)
Himalayan Pink
d)
Spanish Blue
24.

Which is the most expensive spice?

a)

Rosemary

b)

Saffron

c)

Thyme

d)

Cloves