- 1. Which cereal is typically associated with Incan cuisine and used in the Northwest and Cuyo regions?
A) Rice
B) Quinoa
C) Barley
D) Oats
- 2. What is the primary filling ingredient for humita and tamal?
A) Potatoes
B) Beans
C) Wheat
D) Corn
- 3. Which meat cut is traditionally used in the tucumana empanada?
A) Matambre
B) Loin
C) Brisket
D) Ribeye
- 4. Which starchy vegetable is commonly used alongside corn or wheat in the Northwest and Cuyo?
A) Cassava
B) Carrots
C) Potatoes
D) Sweet potatoes
- 5. Which ingredient is mentioned as a staple in the Mesopotamia region, used in chipá?
A) Corn
B) Cassava
C) Buckwheat
D) Wheat flour
- 6. What is the name for the yerba mate beverage prepared with cold water?
A) Tereré
B) Mate cocido
C) Sopa paraguaya
D) Café con leche
- 7. Which of these fish species is specifically mentioned as being found in the rivers of Mesopotamia?
A) Salmon
B) Cod
C) Tuna
D) Dorado
- 8. What is the Argentine Spanish name for the fruit used to make jam in northern Mesopotamia?
A) Frutilla
B) Ananá
C) Mamón
D) Manzana
- 9. Which ingredient is a key component of chipá?
A) Meat
B) Pumpkin
C) Beans
D) Cheese
- 10. Which indigenous group heavily influenced the cuisine of Mesopotamia?
A) Tehuelche
B) Incan
C) Mapuche
D) Guaraní
- 11. Which dish is described as a casserole or stew typical of the Northwest and Cuyo?
A) Mbeyú
B) Borí borí
C) Chipá avatí
D) Locro
- 12. What is the primary product of the Mesopotamia region mentioned in the text?
A) Wheat
B) Potatoes
C) Yerba mate
D) Quinoa
- 13. What kind of pastry are empanadas considered to be?
A) Savoury pastries
B) Boiled dumplings
C) Sweet desserts
D) Fried bread
- 14. Besides potatoes and corn, what other vegetable is frequently used in Northwest and Cuyo dishes?
A) Spinach
B) Eggplant
C) Squash
D) Cabbage
- 15. In which province is the festival dedicated to a locally grown bean held?
A) Mendoza
B) Formosa
C) Salta
D) Misiones
- 16. Which type of animal farming is commonly practiced in the southern areas of Argentina?
A) Cattle and buffalo
B) Chicken and turkey
C) Horse and donkey
D) Sheep and lamb
- 17. Which of the following is a type of cheese produced in Argentina?
A) Reggianito
B) Gouda
C) Cheddar
D) Feta
- 18. What is the main ingredient of fainá, a dish often served with pizza in Argentina?
A) Wheat flour
B) Corn meal
C) Chick pea flour
D) Potato starch
- 19. What is the primary filling used in medialunas?
A) None, it is a type of pastry dough
B) Fish
C) Meat
D) Cheese
- 20. Which ingredient is often used as a topping or spread on Argentine flan?
A) Chocolate syrup
B) Honey
C) Maple syrup
D) Dulce de leche
A) A spiced sausage in bread
B) A cheese pastry
C) A type of vegetable stew
D) A seafood salad
- 22. What is the main ingredient of the dough for pastries like medialunas?
A) Vegetable shortening
B) Olive oil
C) Butter or fat
D) Coconut oil
- 23. Which cut of meat is known as 'vacío' in Argentina?
A) Flank steak
B) Rump
C) Blood sausage
D) Tenderloin
- 24. What is the main ingredient of 'sandwiches de miga' bread?
A) Thin layers of white bread
B) Rye bread
C) Sourdough bread
D) Whole wheat bread
- 25. Which region of Argentina is known for dishes influenced by pre-Columbian times?
A) Pampas
B) Buenos Aires city
C) Mesopotamia
D) Northwest
- 26. What type of fish is commonly consumed in the Mesopotamia region?
A) Herring
B) Surubi
C) Sardines
D) Mackerel
- 27. Which cheese is typically cooked on the grill as part of an asado?
A) Provoleta
B) Sardo
C) Cremoso
D) Reggianito
- 28. What is a defining characteristic of Argentine-made sorrentinos?
A) They are a type of meat cut
B) They are a type of soup
C) They are a type of pasta
D) They are a type of bread
- 29. Which of these ingredients is commonly found in 'sandwiches de miga'?
A) Hard-boiled eggs
B) Bacon
C) Avocado
D) Pickles
- 30. What is the primary meat ingredient in a morcilla?
A) Chicken breast
B) Blood
C) Pork liver
D) Lamb kidneys
- 31. Which meat is often served as 'cabrito al asador' in the province of Córdoba?
A) Pork
B) Kid or goat
C) Beef
D) Lamb
- 32. Which ingredient is often used as a filling for Argentine pastries alongside dulce de leche?
A) Strawberry jam
B) Quince jelly
C) Almond paste
D) Peanut butter
- 33. What is the term for the Argentine barbecue technique that involves cooking whole animals over an open fire?
A) parrilla abierta
B) asado de tira
C) chimichurri
D) asado a la estaca
- 34. What type of pepper is used in chimichurri instead of chilli?
A) ají molido
B) black pepper
C) cayenne pepper
D) paprika
- 35. What is the name of the decorative edging on an empanada?
A) pliegue
B) repulgue
C) cierre
D) borde
- 36. On which day of the month are ñoquis traditionally served?
A) 30th
B) 1st
C) 29th
D) 15th
- 37. What is the name of the metal straw used to drink mate?
A) sorbete
B) bombilla
C) pajita
D) canoa
- 38. What is the botanical name of the plant used to make yerba mate?
A) Coffea arabica
B) Theobroma cacao
C) Camellia sinensis
D) Ilex paraguariensis
- 39. What is the national brand of pale lager in Argentina?
A) Patagonia
B) Quilmes
C) Salta
D) Brahma
- 40. Which of the following is a Welsh-influenced pastry found in Chubut?
A) pastafrola
B) torta galesa
C) alfajor
D) tarta pascualina
- 41. What is considered the most significant meal of the week in Argentina?
A) Sunday family lunch
B) Monday breakfast
C) Saturday brunch
D) Friday night dinner
- 42. Which animal was introduced to Argentina during the Spanish colonial period?
A) Alpaca
B) Cattle
C) Llama
D) Guinea pig
- 43. Which European group is credited with introducing pizza to Argentina?
A) Germans
B) British
C) Italians
D) Swiss
- 44. What specific drink tradition was introduced by the British?
A) Beer brewing
B) Wine tasting
C) Coffee breaks
D) Teatime
- 45. What was the status of wheat and grains in the 19th century?
A) Unused
B) Exported only
C) Plentiful
D) Scarce
- 46. Which immigrant group is mainly responsible for the massive diffusion of wine consumption?
A) Welsh
B) Japanese
C) Russian
D) Spanish
- 47. What type of restaurants are described as inexpensive traditional hidden taverns?
A) Bistros
B) Bodegones
C) Cantinas
D) Buffets
- 48. Which crop was grown by the Guaraní culture in the Mesopotamia plains?
A) Grapevine
B) Maize
C) Figs
D) Wheat
- 49. Which food item is often prepared at home to show affection?
A) Imported snacks
B) Frozen pizza
C) Canned food
D) Patties
- 50. What type of fish is mentioned as living in the rivers of Patagonia?
A) Squid
B) Cod
C) Trout
D) Salmon
- 51. Which of the following berries is explicitly mentioned as being grown in Patagonia?
A) Rosa mosqueta
B) Blackberries
C) Raspberries
D) Blueberries
- 52. What specific meat is traditionally used in the preparation of curanto?
A) Pheasant
B) Wild boar
C) Venison
D) Beef
- 53. What is the primary meaning of the term 'curanto'?
A) Earth oven
B) Smoked meat
C) Deep hole
D) Hot stone
- 54. Which European culinary tradition is typically associated with Patagonia?
A) French
B) Viennese
C) Spanish
D) Italian
- 55. What product is made from the berries grown in Patagonia?
A) Wine
B) Jams
C) Candied fruit
D) Syrup
- 56. Which of these ingredients is used to line the stones in the curanto preparation?
A) Cloth
B) Banana leaves
C) Nalca leaves
D) Pine needles
- 57. Which animal is commonly smoked in the Patagonia region?
A) Stag
B) Chicken
C) Duck
D) Sheep
- 58. What kind of sausages are used as an ingredient in curanto?
A) Argentine chorizos
B) Frankfurters
C) Blood sausages
D) Salami
- 59. Which of these is a marine species found in the Atlantic Ocean near Patagonia?
A) Wild boar
B) Pheasant
C) Trout
D) Spider crabs
- 60. What vegetable is stuffed with cheese, cream, and peas in a curanto dish?
A) Sweet potatoes
B) Potatoes
C) Onions
D) Holed squashes
- 61. What is the depth of the hole typically dug for the curanto fire?
A) 200 cm
B) 150 cm
C) 100 cm
D) 50 cm
- 62. Which alcoholic beverage has traditionally been the most popular in Argentina?
A) Cider
B) Beer
C) Wine
D) Fernet
- 63. Which ethnic group started the first breweries in Argentina?
A) Spanish settlers
B) Polish colonists
C) Italian immigrants
D) Alsatian colonists
- 64. Which industry began industrial beer production in Argentina after the initial breweries?
A) German brewers
B) Polish brewers
C) French brewers
D) British brewers
- 65. In what year did Argentine beer consumption reach 1.57 billion litres?
A) 2001
B) 1980
C) 2017
D) 2007
- 66. Since what year has beer consumption in Argentina outpaced that of wine?
A) 2007
B) 1980
C) 1860
D) 2001
- 67. In which city is a prominent Oktoberfest held?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Mendoza
C) Villa General Belgrano
D) Mar del Plata
- 68. Which Saint's day is celebrated with abundant libations due to Irish influence?
A) Saint Patrick
B) Saint Nicholas
C) Saint George
D) Saint Andrew
- 69. What is the most popular beverage for middle and lower economic classes during Christmas and New Year?
A) Fernet
B) Beer
C) Champagne
D) Cider
- 70. What spirit is made from sugar cane in Argentina?
A) Hesperidina
B) Fernet
C) Caña
D) Ginebra
- 71. What ingredient is mixed with caña quemada to supposedly prevent illnesses?
A) Ruda macho
B) Orange peel
C) Coffee
D) Anise
- 72. What Dutch-style spirit competes with caña in rural areas?
A) Fernet
B) Gin
C) Ginebra
D) Vermouth
- 73. What percentage of global Fernet production is consumed by Argentines?
A) Exactly 10%
B) More than 50%
C) More than 75%
D) Less than 25%
- 74. What is the most common mixer used with Fernet in Argentina?
A) Coca-Cola
B) Orange juice
C) Tonic water
D) Soda water
- 75. What type of beverage is Hesperidina?
A) Cider
B) Liqueur
C) Vermouth
D) Aguardiente
- 76. What is the main flavor profile of Hesperidina?
A) Anise
B) Lemon
C) Orange peels
D) Cherry
- 77. Which liqueur is based on lemon and comes from the Mezzogiorno region?
A) Chitronchelo
B) Fernet
C) Hesperidina
D) Caña
- 78. What is the name of the drink made by mixing mate with caña or gin?
A) Yerbiao
B) Tereré
C) Mate cocido
D) Fernet
- 79. Approximately how many metric tons of mate were harvested in Argentina in 2006?
A) Over 500,000
B) Over 700,000
C) Over 1,000,000
D) Over 250,000
- 80. What is the average annual per capita consumption of coffee in Argentina?
A) 141 cups
B) 95 cups
C) 200 cups
D) 50 cups
- 81. Which cultural influence is credited with the common consumption of tea in Argentina?
A) Italian
B) English
C) French
D) Spanish
- 82. What defines a 'milanesa a caballo'?
A) A milanesa served on a roll
B) A milanesa with french fries
C) A milanesa topped with a fried egg
D) A milanesa with ham and cheese
- 83. What are 'minutas' in Argentine cuisine?
A) Quickly prepared short-order dishes
B) Regional types of bread
C) Types of medicinal teas
D) Small desserts
- 84. From which region did the chocolate plant originate?
A) The Mediterranean
B) Argentina
C) Mesoamerica
D) Europe
- 85. What does a 'colchón de arvejas' consist of?
A) Breaded chicken with peas
B) An omelette made with peas
C) Pasta served with pea sauce
D) A steak served on a bed of peas
- 86. Which type of ice cream is of Italian lineage in Argentina?
A) Yerbiao
B) Sorbet
C) Chivito
D) Helado
- 87. Which of these is a medicinal herb mentioned in the text?
A) Tomato
B) Onion
C) Garlic
D) Poleo
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