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