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Tasty Australian Cuisine Trivia Quiz

There are some unique foods that have been developed in Australia. How much do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by biscuit_girl. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
biscuit_girl

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6995

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (10/10), nikkitem (10/10), Guest 49 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the main ingredient of Vegemite? Hint

Yeast

Salt

Malt

Folate

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Question 2 of 10

2. An Australian (and New Zealand) dessert is named after which famous Russian ballerina? Hint

Galina Ulanova

Anna Pavlova

Alicia Markova

Nina Ananiashvili

3. ANZAC biscuits were developed to commemorate the efforts of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I. They are traditionally eaten on Anzac Day. What date is Anzac Day celebrated? Hint

March 25

February 25

May 25

April 25

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the dessert named after Australian opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba? Hint

Nectarine Melba

Apricot Melba

Peach Melba

Plum Melba

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are chocolate-covered lamingtons rolled in to complete this delicious sponge cake? Hint

Ground Almonds

Desiccated Coconut

Icing Sugar

Wholemeal Flour

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do Australians pour over their meat pies? Hint

Tartare Sauce

Mustard

Tomato sauce

Mayonnaise

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the unleavened bread traditionally cooked by Australian bush people? Hint

Damper

Bagel

Pide

Baguette

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Australian state does a "pie floater" originate from? Hint

Queensland

New South Wales

Tasmania

South Australia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were SAO biscuits allegedly named for? Hint

South Australian Operations

Salvation Army Officer

Sugar and Oats

Special Australian Orders

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is not an original Australian beer? Hint

Heineken

Hahn

Toohey's

XXXX

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the main ingredient of Vegemite?

Answer: Yeast

Vegemite has been made since 1923, when it was invented by the Fred Walker Company. It is one of the world's richest known sources of Vitamin B.

2. An Australian (and New Zealand) dessert is named after which famous Russian ballerina?

Answer: Anna Pavlova

A Pavlova is a dessert made from egg whites and sugar, which when cooked properly turns out with a light and fluffy centre and a crispy outer shell. It is traditionally served with whipped cream and fruit.

Answer: April 25

Anzac Day is a tribute to the most famous battle the Anzacs fought, in Gallipoli, Turkey, on April 25 1915.

4. What is the name of the dessert named after Australian opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba?

Answer: Peach Melba

Peach Melba consists of ice cream, with cooked peaches and raspberry sauce on the top.

5. What are chocolate-covered lamingtons rolled in to complete this delicious sponge cake?

Answer: Desiccated Coconut

Lamingtons were named after Lady Lamington, the wife of the Governor of Queensland between 1896 and 1901.

6. What do Australians pour over their meat pies?

Answer: Tomato sauce

The pie and sauce is the classic meal eaten during a cold Melbourne winter game of footy.

7. What is the name of the unleavened bread traditionally cooked by Australian bush people?

Answer: Damper

Damper was baked in the hot ashes of a fire, so it was burned on the outside, but soft inside.

8. What Australian state does a "pie floater" originate from?

Answer: South Australia

This dish consists of a meat pie floating in pea soup.

9. What were SAO biscuits allegedly named for?

Answer: Salvation Army Officer

Another variant for the name's history mentions a boat named "Sao".

10. Which of these is not an original Australian beer?

Answer: Heineken

Toohey's is from New South Wales, XXXX is from Queensland, and Hahn is brewed throughout Australia.

Source: Author biscuit_girl

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