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World Cuisines Quiz

From Italian pasta to Japanese sushi — how well do you know the world's most loved cuisines?

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About the World Cuisines Quiz

The World Cuisines Quiz is a free medium-level Food & Drink quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. From Italian pasta to Japanese sushi — how well do you know the world's most loved cuisines? Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

World Cuisines Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which country is the origin of sushi?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Thailand

2. What is the primary spice in a traditional Indian curry?

  1. A blend of spices (masala)
  2. Coriander only
  3. Cumin only
  4. Turmeric only

3. Which country is paella from?

  1. Italy
  2. Mexico
  3. Portugal
  4. Spain

4. What is the French dish 'ratatouille'?

  1. A fish dish from Normandy
  2. A meat stew
  3. A type of French pastry
  4. A vegetable stew from Provence

5. From which country does jerk chicken originate?

  1. Barbados
  2. Haiti
  3. Jamaica
  4. Trinidad

6. What is 'dim sum'?

  1. A Chinese noodle soup
  2. A spicy Sichuan dish
  3. A type of Chinese dumpling only
  4. Small bite-sized dishes served in Chinese restaurants, especially with tea

7. What is the main ingredient in Japanese miso soup?

  1. Fermented soybean paste
  2. Fish stock
  3. Seaweed paste
  4. Soy sauce

8. Which country is the origin of croissants?

  1. Austria
  2. Belgium
  3. France
  4. Switzerland

9. What is 'pho'?

  1. A Cambodian salad
  2. A Filipino rice dish
  3. A Thai curry
  4. A Vietnamese noodle soup

10. Which country invented the Wiener Schnitzel?

  1. Austria
  2. Germany
  3. Hungary
  4. Switzerland

11. What is 'injera'?

  1. A Kenyan maize porridge
  2. A Moroccan tagine dish
  3. A Sudanese rice cake
  4. An Ethiopian spongy flatbread

12. From which country does ceviche originate?

  1. Brazil
  2. Ecuador
  3. Mexico
  4. Peru

13. What is 'tapas'?

  1. A Portuguese dessert
  2. A Spanish main course
  3. A type of Spanish wine
  4. Small savoury dishes served as appetisers in Spain

14. Which country is renowned for its 'smørrebrød' open sandwiches?

  1. Denmark
  2. Finland
  3. Norway
  4. Sweden

15. What is the key ingredient that gives Thai green curry its green colour?

  1. Green chillies
  2. Lemongrass
  3. Lime leaves
  4. Spinach

16. What is 'baklava'?

  1. A Greek cheese dish
  2. A Lebanese bread
  3. A Middle Eastern sweet pastry with nuts and honey
  4. A Turkish coffee

17. Which country's cuisine heavily features injera, wat, and berbere spice?

  1. Ethiopia
  2. Ghana
  3. Morocco
  4. Nigeria

18. What is the main protein in a traditional British 'full English breakfast'?

  1. Beef
  2. Chicken
  3. Fish
  4. Pork (bacon and sausages)

19. Pad Thai is the national dish of which country?

  1. Indonesia
  2. Malaysia
  3. Thailand
  4. Vietnam

20. What is 'fondue'?

  1. A Belgian waffle dessert
  2. A French omelette
  3. A German sausage dish
  4. A Swiss dish of melted cheese (or chocolate) for dipping

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