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FOOD & its origins

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Although the HAMBURGER is famous in the US, which country did it actually originate from

a)

India

b)

Germany

c)

Canada

d)

Middle East

2.

You’ve probably heard the saying, "As American as apple pie" but this autumnal treat, popularly enjoyed in the USA, hails from...

a)

England

b)

South America

c)

Germany

d)

Canada

3.

There’s no doubt that pasta is a uniquely Italian cuisine, but historians now believe that Italian pasta was originally inspired by

a)

Chinese Hakka noodles

b)

European Noodle

c)

Snoodles

d)

Chinese noodles

4.

Chicken parmigiana, is an famous Italian dish created with layers of eggplant in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. However this is not an Italian dish but originated in

a)

India

b)

Bulgaria

c)

Australia

d)

USA

5.

These mouth-watering laminated Danish pastries were invented not in Denmark, but in

a)

USA

b)

Netherlands

c)

Portugal

d)

Austria

6.

Next time you’ve got a craving for Nachos, remember Ignacio Nacho, who was an

a)

American

b)

Red Indian

c)

Mexican

d)

South American

7.

French Fries, this legendary dish best associated with American fast food, originated in

a)

North America

b)

Belgium

c)

Bulgaria

d)

Croatia

8.

Spaghetti meatballs, Another classically Italian dish, originated in

a)

North America

b)

West Canada

c)

Malta

d)

Netherlands

9.

Contrary to the belief that it is American, peanut butter originated in

a)

North America

b)

Canada

c)

Portugal

d)

Romania

10.

the famous Japaneses dish, Sushi is said to have originated in

a)

Philippines

b)

Singapore

c)

Thailand

d)

China

11.

Cheesecake, This mouth-watering dessert is thought to have originated in New York. However, you will be surprised to know that it’s the ___________who first introduced cheesecake to the world

a)

Indiana

b)

North Americans

c)

Europeans

d)

Greeks

12.

FORTUNE COOKIES, famous among the Youth, was first made in

a)

New York

b)

California

c)

Mumbai

d)

China

13.

SAMOSA, the mouth watering Indian snack, first originated in

a)

Delhi

b)

Punjab

c)

Middle East

d)

China

14.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, the famous Indian Dish originated in

a)

Glasgow, Scotland

b)

Punjab, India

c)

USA

d)

England

15.

VINDALOO, the tangy and spicy flavor, is originally a

a)

Portuguese dish

b)

Goan Dish

c)

Mangalorian Dish

d)

Eastindian Dish

16.

FISH AND CHIPS, famous in the whole of the British empire is said to first originate in

a)

India

b)

Britain

c)

USA

d)

Belgium

17.

BIRYANI, its name is enough to bring water in the mouth, is originally...

a)

Indian Dish

b)

Persian dish

c)

Goan Dish

d)

Muslim Dish

18.

FALAFEL, this protein-packed chickpea fritters is listed as one of Israel's national dishes, is suggested to have originated in

a)

Cyprus

b)

Denmark

c)

Yemen

d)

Egypt

19.

TORTAS, are traditional sandwiches filled with delicious beans, avocados, ham and even fried beef or chicken, shredded beef or roasted pork is said to be an

a)

Mexican Dish

b)

Italian Dish

c)

European Dish

d)

Portugal Dish

20.

SPRING ROLLS, the American fast food dish is said to have originated in

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Burma (Myanmar)

d)

Cambodia

21.

Soufflés, This wildly popular dessert loved all over the world, originated in

a)

India

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Portugal

22.

PIZZA, now a famous American fast Food, was first made in

a)

Luxembourg

b)

Malta

c)

Italy

d)

Netherlands

23.

GRILLED CHEESE, is a classic sandwich that is usually prepared with one or more cheese varieties that are placed between two slices of bread originally from

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Portugal

d)

USA

24.

Chutneys, delicately seasoned with a variety of spices such as cumin, cardamom, tamarind, ginger, and turmeric believed to have originated from

a)

India

b)

Nepal

c)

Eastern States of India

d)

West Asia Countries

25.

Barbecue, the tradition of smoke-cooking meat originated in the

a)

Indian Sub Continent

b)

West Asia

c)

Caribbean

d)

North America

26.

Tofu, Like many soya foods, tofu originated in

a)

India

b)

Burma (Myanmar)

c)

Cambodia

d)

China

27.

Cellophane noodles, Also known as glass noodles, these thin noodles are made from water and starch extracted from mung beans, yams, cassava, or potato originated in

a)

China

b)

Philippines

c)

Japan

d)

Tibet

28.

Naan, famous in the west and Indian Sub continent, originated in

a)

Egypt

b)

France

c)

Laos

d)

Malaysia

29.

Fudge, going to Khandala and no coming back without Fudge, but how many of us know that it was invented in

a)

Rajasthan, India

b)

Kerala, India

c)

America

d)

Egypt

30.

Caesar Salad, although it has an Roman connection, this salad originated in

a)

France

b)

Japan

c)

Mexico

d)

China

31.

Sandwich, as we know it today was popularized in 1762 by John Montagu of

a)

USA

b)

Denmark

c)

Lithuania

d)

England

32.

French Toast, You may assume that French toast was invented in France, however it was made popular In 1724 by Joseph French in

a)

Bulgaria

b)

Denmark

c)

Greece

d)

New York

33.

Doughnuts, The earliest origins to the modern doughnuts are generally traced back to

a)

New York

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Netherlands

34.

Nutella, this famous breakfast companion can be traced to

a)

USA

b)

Italy

c)

China

d)

India

35.

Buffalo Wings, The origin can be traced back to a family-owned bar called Anchor Bar in

a)

New York

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Las Vegas

d)

Kentucky

36.

Ketchup, While ketchup is a staple in American cuisine, the popular condiment has its roots in

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

Burma (Myanmar)

37.

Butter Chicken, It is said to have been first introduced by a man named Kundan Lal Gujral in

a)

Cambodia

b)

Indonesia

c)

Peshawar

d)

New Delhi

38.

Popsicle/Ice Lolly, The simplest summer treat was created by an 11-year old kid on a cold winter night in

a)

Canada

b)

California, USA

c)

New York, USA

d)

Ice Land

39.

Butterscotch, Butterscotch originated in God's own county of

a)

Kerala, India

b)

Yorkshire, England.

c)

Montreal, Canada

d)

japan

40.

Hot Chocolate, We can credit the ________ for this wonderful, mouthwatering dish

a)

Japaneses

b)

Chines

c)

Indians

d)

Mexicans

41.

Gulab Jamun, the famous Indian sweet actually originated from

a)

Punjab

b)

Delhi

c)

Iran

d)

Singapore

42.

Idli, This iconic South Indian dish is relished in almost every city of India. It has its origins in

a)

South India

b)

China

c)

Cambodia

d)

Indonesia

43.

Shawarmas, The most enjoyed street food among the non-veggie lovers originated form

a)

Laos

b)

Turkey

c)

Malaysia

d)

Philippines

44.

Falooda, The foundation of falooda goes back to

a)

Iran

b)

Brunei

c)

Burma (Myanmar)

d)

Cambodia

45.

Tandoori Chicken, was first med in the restaurants of

a)

Delhi

b)

Panjab

c)

Pakistan

d)

Iran