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