- 1. Which cereal is typically associated with Incan cuisine and used in the Northwest and Cuyo regions?
A) Quinoa
B) Oats
C) Rice
D) Barley
- 2. What is the primary filling ingredient for humita and tamal?
A) Beans
B) Corn
C) Potatoes
D) Wheat
- 3. Which meat cut is traditionally used in the tucumana empanada?
A) Brisket
B) Loin
C) Matambre
D) Ribeye
- 4. Which starchy vegetable is commonly used alongside corn or wheat in the Northwest and Cuyo?
A) Carrots
B) Potatoes
C) Sweet potatoes
D) Cassava
- 5. Which ingredient is mentioned as a staple in the Mesopotamia region, used in chipá?
A) Wheat flour
B) Buckwheat
C) Corn
D) Cassava
- 6. What is the name for the yerba mate beverage prepared with cold water?
A) Tereré
B) Mate cocido
C) Café con leche
D) Sopa paraguaya
- 7. Which of these fish species is specifically mentioned as being found in the rivers of Mesopotamia?
A) Salmon
B) Dorado
C) Cod
D) Tuna
- 8. What is the Argentine Spanish name for the fruit used to make jam in northern Mesopotamia?
A) Frutilla
B) Mamón
C) Ananá
D) Manzana
- 9. Which ingredient is a key component of chipá?
A) Meat
B) Pumpkin
C) Cheese
D) Beans
- 10. Which indigenous group heavily influenced the cuisine of Mesopotamia?
A) Guaraní
B) Incan
C) Mapuche
D) Tehuelche
- 11. Which dish is described as a casserole or stew typical of the Northwest and Cuyo?
A) Borí borí
B) Chipá avatí
C) Mbeyú
D) Locro
- 12. What is the primary product of the Mesopotamia region mentioned in the text?
A) Potatoes
B) Yerba mate
C) Wheat
D) Quinoa
- 13. What kind of pastry are empanadas considered to be?
A) Fried bread
B) Boiled dumplings
C) Sweet desserts
D) Savoury pastries
- 14. Besides potatoes and corn, what other vegetable is frequently used in Northwest and Cuyo dishes?
A) Eggplant
B) Squash
C) Cabbage
D) Spinach
- 15. In which province is the festival dedicated to a locally grown bean held?
A) Salta
B) Mendoza
C) Misiones
D) Formosa
- 16. Which type of animal farming is commonly practiced in the southern areas of Argentina?
A) Cattle and buffalo
B) Chicken and turkey
C) Sheep and lamb
D) Horse and donkey
- 17. Which of the following is a type of cheese produced in Argentina?
A) Cheddar
B) Feta
C) Reggianito
D) Gouda
- 18. What is the main ingredient of fainá, a dish often served with pizza in Argentina?
A) Wheat flour
B) Chick pea flour
C) Corn meal
D) Potato starch
- 19. What is the primary filling used in medialunas?
A) Cheese
B) Meat
C) Fish
D) None, it is a type of pastry dough
- 20. Which ingredient is often used as a topping or spread on Argentine flan?
A) Maple syrup
B) Honey
C) Chocolate syrup
D) Dulce de leche
A) A spiced sausage in bread
B) A seafood salad
C) A cheese pastry
D) A type of vegetable stew
- 22. What is the main ingredient of the dough for pastries like medialunas?
A) Butter or fat
B) Coconut oil
C) Olive oil
D) Vegetable shortening
- 23. Which cut of meat is known as 'vacío' in Argentina?
A) Flank steak
B) Rump
C) Tenderloin
D) Blood sausage
- 24. What is the main ingredient of 'sandwiches de miga' bread?
A) Rye bread
B) Whole wheat bread
C) Sourdough bread
D) Thin layers of white bread
- 25. Which region of Argentina is known for dishes influenced by pre-Columbian times?
A) Northwest
B) Pampas
C) Buenos Aires city
D) Mesopotamia
- 26. What type of fish is commonly consumed in the Mesopotamia region?
A) Sardines
B) Mackerel
C) Surubi
D) Herring
- 27. Which cheese is typically cooked on the grill as part of an asado?
A) Cremoso
B) Sardo
C) Reggianito
D) Provoleta
- 28. What is a defining characteristic of Argentine-made sorrentinos?
A) They are a type of pasta
B) They are a type of soup
C) They are a type of meat cut
D) They are a type of bread
- 29. Which of these ingredients is commonly found in 'sandwiches de miga'?
A) Hard-boiled eggs
B) Bacon
C) Avocado
D) Pickles
- 30. What is the primary meat ingredient in a morcilla?
A) Lamb kidneys
B) Pork liver
C) Blood
D) Chicken breast
- 31. Which meat is often served as 'cabrito al asador' in the province of Córdoba?
A) Pork
B) Beef
C) Lamb
D) Kid or goat
- 32. Which ingredient is often used as a filling for Argentine pastries alongside dulce de leche?
A) Almond paste
B) Quince jelly
C) Peanut butter
D) Strawberry jam
- 33. What is the term for the Argentine barbecue technique that involves cooking whole animals over an open fire?
A) parrilla abierta
B) asado de tira
C) asado a la estaca
D) chimichurri
- 34. What type of pepper is used in chimichurri instead of chilli?
A) paprika
B) black pepper
C) cayenne pepper
D) ají molido
- 35. What is the name of the decorative edging on an empanada?
A) cierre
B) pliegue
C) repulgue
D) borde
- 36. On which day of the month are ñoquis traditionally served?
A) 29th
B) 30th
C) 1st
D) 15th
- 37. What is the name of the metal straw used to drink mate?
A) bombilla
B) canoa
C) sorbete
D) pajita
- 38. What is the botanical name of the plant used to make yerba mate?
A) Coffea arabica
B) Camellia sinensis
C) Ilex paraguariensis
D) Theobroma cacao
- 39. What is the national brand of pale lager in Argentina?
A) Salta
B) Brahma
C) Patagonia
D) Quilmes
- 40. Which of the following is a Welsh-influenced pastry found in Chubut?
A) alfajor
B) pastafrola
C) torta galesa
D) tarta pascualina
- 41. What is considered the most significant meal of the week in Argentina?
A) Sunday family lunch
B) Monday breakfast
C) Friday night dinner
D) Saturday brunch
- 42. Which animal was introduced to Argentina during the Spanish colonial period?
A) Alpaca
B) Guinea pig
C) Cattle
D) Llama
- 43. Which European group is credited with introducing pizza to Argentina?
A) Germans
B) Swiss
C) British
D) Italians
- 44. What specific drink tradition was introduced by the British?
A) Beer brewing
B) Teatime
C) Wine tasting
D) Coffee breaks
- 45. What was the status of wheat and grains in the 19th century?
A) Exported only
B) Scarce
C) Unused
D) Plentiful
- 46. Which immigrant group is mainly responsible for the massive diffusion of wine consumption?
A) Russian
B) Spanish
C) Welsh
D) Japanese
- 47. What type of restaurants are described as inexpensive traditional hidden taverns?
A) Buffets
B) Cantinas
C) Bistros
D) Bodegones
- 48. Which crop was grown by the Guaraní culture in the Mesopotamia plains?
A) Grapevine
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Figs
- 49. Which food item is often prepared at home to show affection?
A) Frozen pizza
B) Canned food
C) Imported snacks
D) Patties
- 50. What type of fish is mentioned as living in the rivers of Patagonia?
A) Squid
B) Salmon
C) Cod
D) Trout
- 51. Which of the following berries is explicitly mentioned as being grown in Patagonia?
A) Raspberries
B) Rosa mosqueta
C) Blueberries
D) Blackberries
- 52. What specific meat is traditionally used in the preparation of curanto?
A) Pheasant
B) Venison
C) Beef
D) Wild boar
- 53. What is the primary meaning of the term 'curanto'?
A) Hot stone
B) Deep hole
C) Earth oven
D) Smoked meat
- 54. Which European culinary tradition is typically associated with Patagonia?
A) Viennese
B) Italian
C) Spanish
D) French
- 55. What product is made from the berries grown in Patagonia?
A) Jams
B) Wine
C) Candied fruit
D) Syrup
- 56. Which of these ingredients is used to line the stones in the curanto preparation?
A) Pine needles
B) Cloth
C) Nalca leaves
D) Banana leaves
- 57. Which animal is commonly smoked in the Patagonia region?
A) Duck
B) Stag
C) Chicken
D) Sheep
- 58. What kind of sausages are used as an ingredient in curanto?
A) Frankfurters
B) Blood sausages
C) Argentine chorizos
D) Salami
- 59. Which of these is a marine species found in the Atlantic Ocean near Patagonia?
A) Spider crabs
B) Wild boar
C) Pheasant
D) Trout
- 60. What vegetable is stuffed with cheese, cream, and peas in a curanto dish?
A) Holed squashes
B) Sweet potatoes
C) Potatoes
D) Onions
- 61. What is the depth of the hole typically dug for the curanto fire?
A) 200 cm
B) 50 cm
C) 100 cm
D) 150 cm
- 62. Which alcoholic beverage has traditionally been the most popular in Argentina?
A) Wine
B) Cider
C) Fernet
D) Beer
- 63. Which ethnic group started the first breweries in Argentina?
A) Spanish settlers
B) Italian immigrants
C) Alsatian colonists
D) Polish colonists
- 64. Which industry began industrial beer production in Argentina after the initial breweries?
A) British brewers
B) German brewers
C) Polish brewers
D) French brewers
- 65. In what year did Argentine beer consumption reach 1.57 billion litres?
A) 1980
B) 2017
C) 2007
D) 2001
- 66. Since what year has beer consumption in Argentina outpaced that of wine?
A) 2001
B) 2007
C) 1980
D) 1860
- 67. In which city is a prominent Oktoberfest held?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Mar del Plata
C) Mendoza
D) Villa General Belgrano
- 68. Which Saint's day is celebrated with abundant libations due to Irish influence?
A) Saint Nicholas
B) Saint George
C) Saint Patrick
D) Saint Andrew
- 69. What is the most popular beverage for middle and lower economic classes during Christmas and New Year?
A) Cider
B) Champagne
C) Beer
D) Fernet
- 70. What spirit is made from sugar cane in Argentina?
A) Hesperidina
B) Fernet
C) Caña
D) Ginebra
- 71. What ingredient is mixed with caña quemada to supposedly prevent illnesses?
A) Ruda macho
B) Coffee
C) Orange peel
D) Anise
- 72. What Dutch-style spirit competes with caña in rural areas?
A) Gin
B) Ginebra
C) Vermouth
D) Fernet
- 73. What percentage of global Fernet production is consumed by Argentines?
A) More than 75%
B) More than 50%
C) Less than 25%
D) Exactly 10%
- 74. What is the most common mixer used with Fernet in Argentina?
A) Soda water
B) Tonic water
C) Orange juice
D) Coca-Cola
- 75. What type of beverage is Hesperidina?
A) Vermouth
B) Cider
C) Liqueur
D) Aguardiente
- 76. What is the main flavor profile of Hesperidina?
A) Orange peels
B) Anise
C) Cherry
D) Lemon
- 77. Which liqueur is based on lemon and comes from the Mezzogiorno region?
A) Hesperidina
B) Chitronchelo
C) Fernet
D) Caña
- 78. What is the name of the drink made by mixing mate with caña or gin?
A) Fernet
B) Yerbiao
C) Tereré
D) Mate cocido
- 79. Approximately how many metric tons of mate were harvested in Argentina in 2006?
A) Over 1,000,000
B) Over 500,000
C) Over 700,000
D) Over 250,000
- 80. What is the average annual per capita consumption of coffee in Argentina?
A) 141 cups
B) 50 cups
C) 95 cups
D) 200 cups
- 81. Which cultural influence is credited with the common consumption of tea in Argentina?
A) English
B) Italian
C) French
D) Spanish
- 82. What defines a 'milanesa a caballo'?
A) A milanesa with french fries
B) A milanesa served on a roll
C) A milanesa topped with a fried egg
D) A milanesa with ham and cheese
- 83. What are 'minutas' in Argentine cuisine?
A) Small desserts
B) Regional types of bread
C) Types of medicinal teas
D) Quickly prepared short-order dishes
- 84. From which region did the chocolate plant originate?
A) Argentina
B) Mesoamerica
C) The Mediterranean
D) Europe
- 85. What does a 'colchón de arvejas' consist of?
A) An omelette made with peas
B) A steak served on a bed of peas
C) Breaded chicken with peas
D) Pasta served with pea sauce
- 86. Which type of ice cream is of Italian lineage in Argentina?
A) Chivito
B) Sorbet
C) Helado
D) Yerbiao
- 87. Which of these is a medicinal herb mentioned in the text?
A) Poleo
B) Onion
C) Garlic
D) Tomato
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