Argentine pizza - Quiz
Argentine pizza
  • 1. When did pizza a la piedra start becoming a popular alternative to heavy traditional pizza?
A) Late 1990s
B) Mid-2000s
C) Early 1950s
D) Mid-1970s
  • 2. Which decade saw a surge in the popularity of thinner pizza a la piedra?
A) 1980s
B) 1960s
C) 2010s
D) 1970s
  • 3. According to a 2011 BBC News report, what type of establishments were pizzerias challenging for popularity?
A) Steak houses
B) Empanada shops
C) Bakery cafes
D) Pasta restaurants
  • 4. What is the name of the pizza marathon held in Buenos Aires?
A) Corrientes Pizza Run
B) Mozzarella Marathon
C) Muza 5K
D) BA Pizza Race
  • 5. On which street do participants visit pizzerias during the Muza 5K?
A) Avenida Santa Fe
B) Avenida Corrientes
C) Calle Florida
D) Avenida 9 de Julio
  • 6. What type of pizza is traditionally served at the pizzerias on the Muza 5K circuit?
A) Pizza de molde
B) Thin crust pizza
C) Neapolitan pizza
D) Pizza a la piedra
  • 7. Since what year has the Muza 5K pizza marathon taken place every year?
A) 2015
B) 2012
C) 2010
D) 2011
  • 8. How is the pizza served during the Muza 5K event?
A) As a buffet
B) By the slice
C) In boxes
D) By the whole pie
  • 9. What do participants of the Muza 5K do after visiting the pizzerias on the circuit?
A) Vote for the best pizza
B) Create a ranking of prices
C) Meet the pizza chefs
D) Run a 5 kilometer race
  • 10. How did BBC News describe the status of pizzerias in Buenos Aires in 2011?
A) Replacing steakhouses entirely
B) Losing customers to international food
C) Mounting a strong challenge for popularity
D) Declining in popularity
  • 11. What historical economic event in the 1930s influenced the transformation of Argentine pizza?
A) The rise of the digital age
B) The global oil crisis
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The Great Depression
  • 12. Which economic policy was adopted in Argentina during the 1930s to supply the domestic market?
A) Free trade agreements
B) Hyper-globalization
C) Import substitution industrialization
D) Export-led growth
  • 13. Where did the internal migration in the 1930s move people from?
A) Rural mountain outposts
B) Other countries
C) The provinces
D) Coastal islands
  • 14. What decade is described as the 'golden age' of Argentine pizza?
A) The 1920s
B) The 1930s
C) The 1980s
D) The 1950s
  • 15. Which of these pizzerias is mentioned as a classic venue still in business today?
A) Don Pepe's
B) Pizza Express
C) Güerrín
D) The Roman Oven
  • 16. What food item was popularized alongside pizza due to Genoese sellers at football games?
A) Churros
B) Tortillas
C) Fainá
D) Empanadas
  • 17. Who stated that during the 1930s and 1940s Buenos Aires 'became addicted to pizza'?
A) Carlos Spriano
B) Cleto Minocchio
C) Luis J. Medrano
D) Ignacio Xurxo
  • 18. In what annual trade guide did the category 'fainá and pizza houses' first appear in 1931?
A) Trade and Industry Annual
B) Anuario Kraft
C) The National Gastronomic Review
D) The Buenos Aires Ledger
  • 19. How many 'fainá and pizza houses' were listed in the 1931 Anuario Kraft?
A) 5
B) 22
C) 45
D) 11
  • 20. Who authored the cookbook 'El arte culinario. tratado de cocina universal' which included a recipe for pizza a la napolitana?
A) Ignacio Xurxo
B) Cleto Minocchio
C) Luis J. Medrano
D) Carlos Spriano
  • 21. How many 'fainá and pizza houses' were listed in the Anuario Kraft in 1932?
A) 45
B) 30
C) 11
D) 60
  • 22. According to La Nación, which pizzeria was mentioned as arriving in 1935?
A) Güerrín
B) Las Cuartetas
C) Banchero
D) La Americana
  • 23. What year was the pizzeria El Cuartito added to the list of historic venues?
A) 1938
B) 1931
C) 1940
D) 1934
  • 24. Who wrote a 1949 article about the sociability of Buenos Aires pizzerias?
A) Ignacio Xurxo
B) Luis J. Medrano
C) Carlos Spriano
D) Cleto Minocchio
  • 25. What food were laid-off employees often reduced to eating at bars before pizza became popular?
A) Pasta
B) Sandwiches
C) Medialunas
D) Empanadas
  • 26. According to Luis J. Medrano, what became the 'obliged parishioner' and friend of the pizzeria owner?
A) The food critic
B) The former employee
C) The politician
D) The factory manager
  • 27. Which city is considered the capital of Argentine pizza?
A) Cordoba
B) Buenos Aires
C) Rosario
D) La Boca
  • 28. When was pizza introduced to Buenos Aires?
A) Mid-1970s
B) 1930s
C) Early 20th century
D) Late 19th century
  • 29. What is the primary ingredient of fainá?
A) Potato starch
B) Chickpea flour
C) Corn meal
D) Wheat flour
  • 30. How did pizza al molde get its name?
A) It is molded by hand
B) It is cooked in a pan
C) It uses a stone mold
D) It is a secret family recipe
  • 31. Which ingredients are found on a napolitana pizza in Argentina?
A) Anchovies and hearts of palm
B) Cheese, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and green olives
C) Ham and roasted bell peppers
D) Longaniza and cheese
  • 32. What is the typical thickness of an alta masa base?
A) Less than 1 cm
B) At least 2 cm
C) Exactly 5 cm
D) Around 0.5 cm
  • 33. How does the text describe the texture of fainá?
A) Spongy and thick
B) Crunchy and dry
C) Chewy and dense
D) Subtle and creamy
  • 34. What is a calabresa pizza topped with?
A) Hearts of palm
B) Chopped hard-boiled egg
C) Roasted bell peppers
D) Slices of longaniza
  • 35. Which country is the country with the most pizzerias per inhabitant in the world?
A) Uruguay
B) Italy
C) Argentina
D) United States
  • 36. What happens to the cheese on a well-made pizza al molde?
A) It is added only after the pizza is baked
B) It bubbles and crisps at the bottom of the pan
C) It burns quickly due to high heat
D) It stays soft on top without melting
  • 37. Which cheese is traditionally used to stuff an original fugazzeta?
A) Queso cuartirolo
B) Mozzarella
C) Provolone
D) Parmesan
  • 38. Who is credited with inventing the fugazzeta?
A) Juan Banchero
B) Agustín Banchero
C) Oscar Vianini
D) Jorge D'Agostini
  • 39. What motivated Juan Banchero to invent the fugazzeta according to legend?
A) To create a snack for soccer fans
B) To use up leftover cheese
C) To compete with other local pizzerias
D) To improve his father's dry fugassa
  • 40. What type of pizza is the pizza de cancha?
A) Pizza al molde
B) Media masa
C) Focaccia style
D) Thin crust
  • 41. Who invented the pizza de cancha?
A) Oscar Vianini
B) Juan Banchero
C) Agustín Banchero
D) Jorge D'Agostini
  • 42. What does the word 'cancha' mean in Argentina?
A) Soccer field or stadium
B) Street market
C) Cooking pan
D) Metal container
  • 43. In which city is the pizzeria Ti Amo located?
A) Naples
B) Genoa
C) Buenos Aires city
D) Adrogué
  • 44. Which pizzeria in Buenos Aires, recognized by The Best Pizza Awards 2023, offers a contemporary style of pizza?
A) Ti Amo
B) Santo Battifora
C) Banchero
D) Eléctrica
  • 45. What primary group introduced pizza to Argentina in the late 19th century?
A) Spanish immigrants
B) French immigrants
C) German immigrants
D) Italian immigrants
  • 46. Approximately how many Italians arrived at the port of Buenos Aires between 1870 and 1920?
A) 500,000
B) 5 million
C) 3 million
D) 1 million
  • 47. Who wrote the 1891 book 'La scienza in cucina e l'arte di mangiar bene'?
A) Francisco Figueredo
B) Horacio Julio Spinetto
C) Pellegrino Artusi
D) Marcos Arredondo
  • 48. According to La Nación, the story regarding which immigrant making the first fainá is considered apocryphal?
A) Antonio Piccardo
B) Nicola Vaccarezza
C) Agustín Banchero
D) Santo Battifora
  • 49. What was the occupation of Santo Battifora?
A) Journalist
B) Baker
C) Historian
D) Store owner
  • 50. In what year was a 'family pizza' recipe included in a cookbook by Francisco Figueredo?
A) 1914
B) 1920
C) 1882
D) 1893
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