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On The Road In Tanzania Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the food we sampled on the road in Tanzania.

A multiple-choice quiz by schnifer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
schnifer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,549

Updated
Jul 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
315

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these are the main ingredients for ugali? Hint

maize and cassava flour

cassava flour and meat

maize and meat

maize and tomatoes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the general name given to the sauce which is usually served with ugali? Hint

Asante

Ugala

Mchuzi

Mboga

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Question 3 of 10

3. What would you expect to be served if you ordered wali at a restaurant? Hint

Chips

Cooked Rice

Bread

Pasta

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False: Chapati is a round bread cooked like a pancake?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Vendors are commonly seen selling snacks on the streets of Tanzania. Which nut is most commonly sold by these vendors? Hint

Hazel nut

Peanut

Cashew nut

Almond

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Question 6 of 10

6. Some vendors also sell hot food on the streets. Which of these could you buy as a snack? Hint

Kebabs

Corn on the cob

Chicken curry

Vegetable stew

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chipsi mayai is a delicious omelet when served 'kavu sana'. Which of these would you find in the omelet mixture? Hint

Bacon

Potato chips

tomatoes

Onions

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is mishaki? Hint

vegetables served in a spicy sauce

meat served wrapped in bread

meat on a skewer, grilled to a crisp

a vegetable kebab

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are pilipili? Hint

rice cakes

tomatoes

potatoes

hot peppers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which dish is like stew made with beans, onions, meat and whole kernels of maize? Hint

Kande

Bia

Pombe

Barafu

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these are the main ingredients for ugali?

Answer: maize and cassava flour

Ugali is made by mixing maize and cassava flour with water until it becomes stiff. It is served in a large bowl and eaten with the hands.

2. What is the general name given to the sauce which is usually served with ugali?

Answer: Mchuzi

Mchuzi is a sauce which contains meat, fish, beans or spinach. It is served in a small bowl and the ugali is dipped into it.
Mboga is a sauce which is prepared with vegetables and is present during most meals.

3. What would you expect to be served if you ordered wali at a restaurant?

Answer: Cooked Rice

Wali is available in most Tanzanian restaurants with a variety of meat and sauces.

4. True or False: Chapati is a round bread cooked like a pancake?

Answer: True

Chapati can be eaten on its own but it is usually used to pick up other foods.

5. Vendors are commonly seen selling snacks on the streets of Tanzania. Which nut is most commonly sold by these vendors?

Answer: Cashew nut

Cashew nuts are available everywhere and are very cheap to buy. They are also cooked into a lot of Tanzanian dishes such as kande.

6. Some vendors also sell hot food on the streets. Which of these could you buy as a snack?

Answer: Corn on the cob

The corn on the cob is usually blackened a little on the outside but it still tastes fantastic.

7. Chipsi mayai is a delicious omelet when served 'kavu sana'. Which of these would you find in the omelet mixture?

Answer: Potato chips

Chipsi mayai is a great dish for on the road as it is tasty and very filling. It is prudent to order it 'kavu sana' (very dry) as it can be very gooey if you don't!

8. What is mishaki?

Answer: meat on a skewer, grilled to a crisp

Mishaki is available in touristy areas and is best eaten with a drink in hand as it can be very dry.

9. What are pilipili?

Answer: hot peppers

Pilipili are usually available to spice up bland sauces as most spices are only available near the coast and on Zanzibar.

10. Which dish is like stew made with beans, onions, meat and whole kernels of maize?

Answer: Kande

Kande is rarely served to foreign guests unless requested but it is exceptionally delicious.

Source: Author schnifer

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