About Foods of the World Quiz
Poutine was first served in Quebec, butter tarts are a Canadian classic and Nanaimo bars are named after a city in British Columbia. The Foods of the World Quiz starts with Canadian favourites and then takes a food tour of the world, from paella and pierogi to pho, sushi, jollof rice and tagine, with questions on where dishes come from, what goes into them and the kitchen words used to make them. Dishes that several countries proudly claim were left out, so you will not be asked to settle a famous food argument.
How to play Foods of the World Quiz
- Press Start for the first of ten questions. The clock starts with it and stops at your last answer.
- Each question asks where a dish comes from, what goes into it, or what a kitchen word means.
- Tap an answer, or press 1 to 4 (or A to D) on a keyboard. Answers are final: you see the right one and a one-line explanation, then press Next.
- Most correct answers ranks first, then the fastest time. Only a member’s first finished quiz of the day counts for the leaderboard.
Tips & strategy
- Many dish names come from the language of their home country, so a word in Spanish, Italian or Japanese is a strong clue.
- Think about the main ingredient: rice, corn, wheat or potatoes each point to different parts of the world.
- Canadian regional dishes are a big part of the quiz: learn a few from each province, from Quebec’s tourtière to Newfoundland’s fish and brewis.
Foods of the World Quiz: questions and answers
Are Canadian foods in the quiz?
Yes, many: poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, tourtière, bannock and dishes from Newfoundland and the Prairies.
Why are some famous dishes missing?
Dishes whose origin is claimed by more than one country were left out, so every question has one clear answer.
How many questions does the Foods of the World Quiz have?
159 checked questions: 45 easy, 83 medium and 31 hard. Each day takes ten, easiest first, and a question doesn’t come back until its level has been used up.