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