Argentine cuisine - Quiz
Argentine cuisine
  • 1. Which provinces make up the Patagonian region?
A) La Pampa, San Luis, San Juan, and La Rioja
B) Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Mendoza
C) Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego
D) Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán, and Catamarca
  • 2. Which of these is a typical river fish found in Patagonia?
A) Salmon
B) Trout
C) Squid
D) Spider crab
  • 3. What type of livestock is widely farmed in Patagonia?
A) Cattle
B) Sheep
C) Poultry
D) Pigs
  • 4. Which berries are commonly made into jams in Patagonia?
A) Cherries, bilberries, strawberries, rosa mosqueta, and elders
B) Cranberries, apricots, pears, and plums
C) Blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and citrus
D) Blackberries, bananas, mangos, and figs
  • 5. Which European culinary traditions have significantly influenced Patagonian pastry production?
A) British and Swiss
B) Viennese and German
C) French and Belgian
D) Italian and Spanish
  • 6. What are the common meat-based ingredients in Patagonia?
A) Rabbit, turkey, horse, and pork
B) Bison, quail, ostrich, and goose
C) Beef, goat, chicken, and duck
D) Mutton, lamb, wild boar, and venison
  • 7. What is the meaning of the word 'curanto'?
A) Open fire
B) Buried earth
C) Smoked meat
D) Hot stone
  • 8. How deep is the hole typically dug to prepare a curanto?
A) 150 cm
B) 200 cm
C) 50 cm
D) 100 cm
  • 9. Which indigenous tribes profoundly influenced Patagonian cuisine?
A) Guaraní and Toba
B) Incas and Aztecs
C) Mapuches and Araucanos
D) Mayans and Olmecs
  • 10. Which of the following items might be included in a traditional curanto?
A) Pasta and tomatoes
B) Rice and beans
C) Pineapple and coconut
D) Holed squashes filled with cheese
  • 11. What is used to cover the food in a curanto to keep the heat in?
A) Plastic sheets and sand
B) Leaves, damp cloth, and soil
C) Metal lids and heavy rocks
D) Wood planks and gravel
  • 12. Which marine species are caught in the Atlantic Ocean near Patagonia?
A) Salmon, spider crabs, and squid
B) Tuna, sardines, and tilapia
C) Cod, carp, and catfish
D) Shrimp, trout, and eel
  • 13. What kind of sausages are sometimes included in a curanto?
A) Spanish morcillas
B) Italian salamis
C) German bratwursts
D) Argentine chorizos
  • 14. Which plant leaves are used to create a bed on top of the stones in a curanto?
A) Rosemary or thyme
B) Nalca or maqui
C) Eucalyptus or pine
D) Banana or palm
  • 15. Which stew is mentioned as a typical dish of the Northwest and Cuyo region?
A) Locro
B) Goulash
C) Paella
D) Sushi
  • 16. What happens during the local food holiday in Salta?
A) They exclusively drink hot yerba mate
B) They bake the world's largest empanada
C) They hold competitions for eating a set number of beans
D) They display only wheat-based dishes
  • 17. Which native group heavily influenced the cuisine of Mesopotamia?
A) Incan people
B) Aztec people
C) Guaraní people
D) Mayan people
  • 18. What is the principal product of the Mesopotamia region?
A) Quinoa
B) Potatoes
C) Wheat
D) Yerba mate
  • 19. What is the name of the cold version of yerba mate consumed in Mesopotamia?
A) Tereré
B) Mate cocido
C) Sopa paraguaya
D) Café con leche
  • 20. What is the primary protein source in most of Argentina?
A) Lamb
B) Pork
C) Beef
D) Chicken
  • 21. What is the specific cut of beef used for asado ribs?
A) Sirloin-cut
B) T-bone-cut
C) Ribeye-cut
D) Flank-cut
  • 22. What are chinchulines?
A) Chitterlings
B) Blood sausage
C) Sweetbread
D) Pork sausage
  • 23. What ingredient is famously excluded from Argentine chimichurri?
A) Ají molido
B) Vinegar
C) Chilli
D) Garlic
  • 24. What is the name of the decorative edging on empanadas?
A) Costura
B) Repulgue
C) Adorno
D) Trenza
  • 25. On which day of the month are gnocchi traditionally served?
A) 29th
B) 20th
C) 15th
D) 1st
  • 26. What is the name of the metal straw used to drink mate?
A) Pajita
B) Sorbete
C) Canuto
D) Bombilla
  • 27. What is the name of the Argentine national brand of pale lager?
A) Quilmes
B) Patagonia
C) Mendoza
D) Buenos Aires
  • 28. What is dulce de batata?
A) Sweet potato paste
B) Milk caramel
C) Fruit preserve
D) Quince paste
  • 29. What is considered the most significant meal of the week in Argentine culture?
A) Monday breakfast
B) Friday midnight snack
C) Saturday dinner
D) Sunday family lunch
  • 30. Which country received more immigrants than Argentina during the great immigratory waves?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) Australia
  • 31. What were the inexpensive traditional hidden taverns in Argentina called?
A) Bodegones
B) Asados
C) Cantinas
D) Chacras
  • 32. Which European group was primarily responsible for introducing pizza and various pasta dishes to Argentina?
A) Italians
B) British
C) Swiss
D) Germans
  • 33. Which group brought the tradition of teatime to Argentina?
A) The Spanish
B) The British
C) The Italians
D) The Japanese
  • 34. What is the Argentinian version of the Italian farinata called?
A) Milanesas
B) Tallarines
C) Fainá
D) Gnocchi
  • 35. What is homemade food in Argentina often seen as a way to show?
A) Affection
B) Poverty
C) Status
D) Wealth
  • 36. Which of these ingredients was introduced to Argentina through the Columbian Exchange?
A) Tomatoes
B) Grapevine
C) Beans
D) Potatoes
  • 37. Since which century have meat products been dominant in Argentina?
A) 18th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 15th century
  • 38. Which of the following is mentioned as a type of cheese from Argentina?
A) Feta
B) Reggianito
C) Gouda
D) Cheddar
  • 39. In which region are river fish like silverside, surubi, dorado, or boga common?
A) Northwest
B) Mesopotamia
C) Buenos Aires city
D) The Pampas
  • 40. What is fainá?
A) A sausage served in sandwiches
B) A chick pea-flour dough placed over pizza
C) A type of stuffed pasta
D) A dessert made with dulce de leche
  • 41. What is the primary origin of asado?
A) The Pampas
B) The Mesopotamia region
C) The Northwest
D) Buenos Aires city
  • 42. Which meat is frequently eaten in the province of Córdoba?
A) Salmon
B) Cabrito al asador
C) Molluscs
D) Shellfish
  • 43. Which of these is an example of an Argentine-made pasta?
A) Fusili
B) Sorrentinos
C) Lasagne
D) Spaghetti
  • 44. What is considered to be the most popular type of pastry?
A) Medialunas
B) Croquetas
C) Alfajores
D) Panqueques
  • 45. Which alcoholic beverage has traditionally been the most popular in Argentina?
A) Caña
B) Wine
C) Beer
D) Cider
  • 46. Who started the first breweries in Argentina?
A) Italian immigrants
B) Alsatian colonists
C) Spanish explorers
D) Irish settlers
  • 47. In what year did beer consumption in Argentina reach 1.57 billion litres?
A) 2007
B) 2017
C) 1980
D) 2001
  • 48. What is the name of the German-style beer festival celebrated in Argentina?
A) Saint Patrick's Day
B) Oktoberfest
C) Cider Fest
D) Wine Carnival
  • 49. Which city is famously associated with the Oktoberfest in Argentina?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Mendoza
C) Mar del Plata
D) Villa General Belgrano
  • 50. Which saint's day is celebrated in Argentina with abundant beer libations?
A) Saint Patrick
B) Saint Nicholas
C) Saint George
D) Saint Francis
  • 51. What beverage do the middle and lower economic classes in Argentina prefer at Christmas and New Year?
A) Fernet
B) Cider
C) Gin
D) Champagne
  • 52. What is caña quemada made from?
A) Lemon zest
B) Coffee beans
C) Sugar cane
D) Orange peels
  • 53. What is mixed with caña quemada to prevent the flu?
A) Ruda macho
B) Lemon
C) Anise
D) Dulce de leche
  • 54. What percentage of the world's fernet do Argentines consume?
A) Less than 10%
B) About 25%
C) Exactly 50%
D) More than 75%
  • 55. What is the most common mixer for Fernet in Argentina?
A) Lemonade
B) Coca-Cola
C) Soda water
D) Orange juice
  • 56. What is Hesperidina made from?
A) Anise
B) Orange peels
C) Cherry
D) Coffee
  • 57. Around what year was Hesperidina invented in Argentina?
A) 1860
B) 1890
C) 1920
D) 1980
  • 58. What is the main ingredient of chitronchelo?
A) Orange
B) Lemon
C) Anise
D) Coffee
  • 59. What is the name of the infusion made by mixing mate with caña or gin?
A) Yerbiao
B) Infusión criolla
C) Tereré
D) Mate cocido
  • 60. What is the annual per capita consumption of coffee in Argentina?
A) 95 cups
B) 141 cups
C) 200 cups
D) 50 cups
  • 61. Which culture heavily influenced the prevalence of tea consumption in Argentina?
A) English
B) German
C) Italian
D) French
  • 62. What is the term used for 'short-order dishes' in Argentina?
A) Minutas
B) Entremeses
C) Guarniciones
D) Picadas
  • 63. What type of bread is used for 'sandwiches de miga'?
A) Sourdough rolls
B) Whole wheat buns
C) Sliced white bread
D) Crusty baguette
  • 64. What is the origin of the 'helado' (ice cream) tradition in Argentina?
A) Spanish
B) British
C) French
D) Italian
  • 65. What does a 'chivito' sandwich contain despite its name implying goat meat?
A) Beef
B) Lamb
C) Pork
D) No goat meat
  • 66. Which medicinal herb is mentioned as having 'macho' and 'hembra' varieties?
A) Rosemary
B) Rue
C) Chamomile
D) Thyme
  • 67. In most Argentine towns, what happens during lunchtime?
A) Street markets become busy
B) Businesses close
C) Schools stay open longer
D) Businesses open later
  • 68. What is the name for the light evening snack in Argentina?
A) Desayuno
B) Asado
C) Siesta
D) Merienda
  • 69. What do people in small towns often do after eating their large lunch?
A) Go for a workout
B) Go back to work immediately
C) Enjoy a siesta
D) Prepare for a large dinner
  • 70. How is the timing of dinner affected on weekends in Argentina?
A) It is eaten earlier
B) It is eaten with breakfast items
C) It is often eaten even later
D) It is skipped
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