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Quiz about Breads of the World
Quiz about Breads of the World

Breads of the World Trivia Quiz


A quiz testing your knowledge of different culture's forms of the famous staple food.

A multiple-choice quiz by Annie__. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Annie__
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,344
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
922
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (9/10), Xanadont (10/10), Guest 80 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This popular wheat bread from Italy literally translates to "slipper bread" and is typically used for making panini. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The origin of these sweet breads is argued, but they are eaten around Easter time, with a mark reflecting the holiday. They also have a nursery rhyme named after them. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This flat-bread and a staple in Latin America can be made from wheat, corn or even potato. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This braided Jewish bread is made from wheat and is served on several Jewish Sabbaths. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The flat bread is popular in south Asia, such as India, although its origins are in Persia. It is a common accompaniment to Indian curry. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This bread from Germany has a name that sounds like a vegetable and a metal. It is made from Rye. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The French crescent-shaped pastry is very popular for breakfast. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This Australian camp-fire soda bread was made by early Australian travellers known as 'swagmen, drovers and stockmen'. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Italian fluffy, sweet bread is enjoyed at Christmas time. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This bread, from the UK region, uses sodium bicarbonate (AKA: 'Baking soda' or 'bi-carb soda') instead of Yeast to make the dough rise. Its namesake includes both these ingredients and the country of origin. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This popular wheat bread from Italy literally translates to "slipper bread" and is typically used for making panini.

Answer: Ciabatta

Ciabatta is often cooked in a woodfire oven and has a crisp crust, with a soft and 'airy' texture.
2. The origin of these sweet breads is argued, but they are eaten around Easter time, with a mark reflecting the holiday. They also have a nursery rhyme named after them.

Answer: Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns traditionally contain dried fruit, but are now available in various flavours such as chocolate chip, mocha, apple and cinnamon and others.
3. This flat-bread and a staple in Latin America can be made from wheat, corn or even potato.

Answer: Tortilla

Tortillas are used in many Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, such as burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and more.
4. This braided Jewish bread is made from wheat and is served on several Jewish Sabbaths.

Answer: Challah

Challah is a braided bread designed for sharing, which is of cultural and religious significance in Jewish meals. Challah is often served at the sabbath Rosh Hashanah, in a ball shape rather than the regular loaf shape.
5. The flat bread is popular in south Asia, such as India, although its origins are in Persia. It is a common accompaniment to Indian curry.

Answer: Naan

Modern Indian restaurants often sell flavoured Naan breads, containing ingredients such as garlic, cheese or spices.
6. This bread from Germany has a name that sounds like a vegetable and a metal. It is made from Rye.

Answer: Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel is a very heavy, slightly sweet rye bread that is associated with the Westphalia region of Germany.
7. The French crescent-shaped pastry is very popular for breakfast.

Answer: Croissant

While croissants are known to be French - and the word is the french meaning of crescent - they are thought to be originally Turkish, as their shape reflects the Turkish flag.
8. This Australian camp-fire soda bread was made by early Australian travellers known as 'swagmen, drovers and stockmen'.

Answer: Damper

Damper is considered a part of Australian 'Bush Tucker' cuisine.
9. This Italian fluffy, sweet bread is enjoyed at Christmas time.

Answer: Panettone

Panettone often contains dried fruit, and is often made in very large loafs that are tall and dome-like.
10. This bread, from the UK region, uses sodium bicarbonate (AKA: 'Baking soda' or 'bi-carb soda') instead of Yeast to make the dough rise. Its namesake includes both these ingredients and the country of origin.

Answer: Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda bread is commonly a part of Ulster Fry, a 'full breakfast' containing bacon rashers, eggs, sausages, vegetable roll, white pudding, black pudding or lamb's kidney, fried tomato and others.
Source: Author Annie__

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