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FOOD TRIVIA

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The world's most expensive spice is native to Southwest Asia. What is it?

a)

Star anise

b)

Vanilla

c)

Saffron

d)

Cardamom

2.

What country leads in turkey consumption per person?

a)

Israel

b)

Finland

c)

United States

d)

Slovakia

3.

What element, whose symbol is Ca, is needed to keep bones healthy and strong?

a)

Cadmium

b)

Calcium

c)

Chloride

d)

Copper

4.

At what temperature does water begin to boil?

a)

100 degrees Fahrenheit

b)

185 degrees Fahrenheit

c)

212 degrees Fahrenheit

d)

274 degrees Fahrenheit

5.

Approximately how many feathers can be found on an adult wild turkey?

a)

55

b)

550

c)

5,500

d)

55,000

6.

The first bubblegum, made in 106, was called ___________.

a)

Beemans Chewing Gum

b)

Big League Chew

c)

Double Bubble

d)

Blibber-Blubber

7.

Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used in cooking as:

a)

Alum

b)

Baking powder

c)

Baking soda

d)

Cream of tartar

8.

The bubbles in soda are:

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

9.

The first Thanksgiving college football game was played in 1873. Which two teams played in the first Thanksgiving college football game?

a)

Princeton

b)

Harvard

c)

Yale

d)

Brown

10.

Which of the following are types of squash?

a)

Kobocha

b)

Honeynut

c)

Pattypan

d)

Zucchini

e)

Butternut

11.

What vegetable is this?

a)

Swiss chard

b)

Lettuce

c)

Kale

d)

Broccoli

12.

Its root stalks are used commonly in cooking, baking, and tea. What is the name of this spice?

a)

Lavender

b)

Ginger

c)

Cilantro

d)

Garlic

13.

The rice dish 'paella' comes from which country?

a)

France

b)

China

c)

Spain

d)

Sweden

14.

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

a)

Celery

b)

Basil

c)

Parsley

d)

Avocado

15.

T/F: India is the world's largest producer of bananas.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Foods rich in starch (pasta or bread) are often known by what word starting with the letter C?

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Carotene

d)

Chocolate

17.

What is another name for maize?

a)

Corn

b)

Celery

c)

Carrots

d)

Chicken

18.

T/F: 'Beefsteak' is a variety of tomato.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

T/F: Cooking food transforms its chemical make-up.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Chiffon, marble, and bundt are types of _________.

a)

Meat

b)

Vegetables

c)

Fruit

d)

Cake

21.

Fruit preserves made from citrus fruits, sugar, and water are known as ________.

a)

Honey

b)

Marmalade

c)

Jam

d)

Peanut Butter

22.

What food was created on accident

a)

icecream

b)

cheese

c)

potato chips

d)

tacos

23.

which food is not a seafood item

a)

caviar

b)

sushi

c)

calamari

d)

gold fish

24.

Which state has its own special Dairy Queen menu which includes the BeltBuster and Steak Finger Country Basket ?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Texas

c)

Tennessee

d)

Indiana

25.

What state is the birthplace of the cheeseburger?

a)

Virginia

b)

Arizona

c)

Colorado

d)

Utah

26.

What is the most popular Halloween candy?

a)

Hershey's Chocolate Bar

b)

Snickers

c)

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

d)

Kit Kat

27.

In which country was pizza first invented?

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

China

d)

France

28.

How many species of bananas are there?

a)

over 1,000

b)

1

c)

100

d)

iver 1 million

29.

What country produces the most potatoes?

a)

China

b)

United States

c)

Ireland

d)

France

30.

Marzipan is made with what kind of nut?

a)

almond

b)

cashew

c)

pecan

d)

walnut

31.

Which type of beans are used to make baked beans?

a)

Barlotti beans

b)

Canellinni

c)

Flageolet beans

d)

Haricot beans

32.

What is the resulting flavour when chocolate is added to coffee?

a)

Cocoa

b)

Mocha

c)

latte

d)

espresso

33.

What is quinoa?

a)

a rice

b)

a vegetable

c)

a pasta

d)

a grain

34.

What is a falafel?

a)

potato pancake

b)

chickpea fritter

c)

Middle-eastern vegeatble

d)

Middl-eastern-bread

35.

Caesar Salad was first prepared in what country?

a)

Mexico

b)

Russia

c)

Italy

d)

Brazil

36.

Which is not a main ingredient in New England Clam Chowder?

a)

Milk

b)

Corn

c)

Potatoes

d)

Onions

37.

Which soft drink consider to be the oldest soft drink in the USA?

a)

Dr. Pepper

b)

Sprite

c)

Fanta

d)

Pepsi

38.

what food is this

a)

chocolate bunt cake

b)

liquid chocolate cake

c)

chocolate lava cake

d)

chocolate cake

39.

what food is this

a)

golden rasberry

b)

yellow apple

c)

pokemon berry

d)

banana

40.

What country is the world’s leading banana grower?

a)

United States

b)

India

c)

Denmark

d)

Argentina

41.

What vitamin gives sweet potatoes and carrots their orange color?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

42.

What element, whose symbol is Ca, is needed to keep bones healthy and strong?

a)

Cadmium

b)

Calcium

c)

Chloride

d)

Copper

43.

A group of turkeys is called a flock or a __________

a)

Coop

b)

Rafter

c)

Team

d)

Pack

44.

_____________ is/are a type of transparent fruit spread made by boiling citrus, water, and sugar together, including the peel

a)

marmalade

b)

preserves

c)

jam

d)

jelly

45.

What does ‘Dorito’ actually mean in Spanish?

a)

Little golden things

b)

triangle crackers

c)

spicy crunchy chips

d)

Small cheesy snacks