Argentine pizza - Quiz
Argentine pizza
  • 1. When did pizza a la piedra start becoming a popular alternative to heavy traditional pizza?
A) Late 1990s
B) Mid-1970s
C) Mid-2000s
D) Early 1950s
  • 2. Which decade saw a surge in the popularity of thinner pizza a la piedra?
A) 2010s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1960s
  • 3. According to a 2011 BBC News report, what type of establishments were pizzerias challenging for popularity?
A) Steak houses
B) Empanada shops
C) Bakery cafes
D) Pasta restaurants
  • 4. What is the name of the pizza marathon held in Buenos Aires?
A) Muza 5K
B) BA Pizza Race
C) Mozzarella Marathon
D) Corrientes Pizza Run
  • 5. On which street do participants visit pizzerias during the Muza 5K?
A) Avenida 9 de Julio
B) Avenida Santa Fe
C) Avenida Corrientes
D) Calle Florida
  • 6. What type of pizza is traditionally served at the pizzerias on the Muza 5K circuit?
A) Pizza a la piedra
B) Neapolitan pizza
C) Thin crust pizza
D) Pizza de molde
  • 7. Since what year has the Muza 5K pizza marathon taken place every year?
A) 2011
B) 2015
C) 2012
D) 2010
  • 8. How is the pizza served during the Muza 5K event?
A) By the whole pie
B) In boxes
C) As a buffet
D) By the slice
  • 9. What do participants of the Muza 5K do after visiting the pizzerias on the circuit?
A) Run a 5 kilometer race
B) Vote for the best pizza
C) Meet the pizza chefs
D) Create a ranking of prices
  • 10. How did BBC News describe the status of pizzerias in Buenos Aires in 2011?
A) Losing customers to international food
B) Replacing steakhouses entirely
C) Declining in popularity
D) Mounting a strong challenge for popularity
  • 11. What historical economic event in the 1930s influenced the transformation of Argentine pizza?
A) The Great Depression
B) The global oil crisis
C) The rise of the digital age
D) The Industrial Revolution
  • 12. Which economic policy was adopted in Argentina during the 1930s to supply the domestic market?
A) Free trade agreements
B) Import substitution industrialization
C) Hyper-globalization
D) Export-led growth
  • 13. Where did the internal migration in the 1930s move people from?
A) Other countries
B) Coastal islands
C) Rural mountain outposts
D) The provinces
  • 14. What decade is described as the 'golden age' of Argentine pizza?
A) The 1920s
B) The 1930s
C) The 1980s
D) The 1950s
  • 15. Which of these pizzerias is mentioned as a classic venue still in business today?
A) Güerrín
B) Don Pepe's
C) The Roman Oven
D) Pizza Express
  • 16. What food item was popularized alongside pizza due to Genoese sellers at football games?
A) Churros
B) Fainá
C) Empanadas
D) Tortillas
  • 17. Who stated that during the 1930s and 1940s Buenos Aires 'became addicted to pizza'?
A) Carlos Spriano
B) Ignacio Xurxo
C) Luis J. Medrano
D) Cleto Minocchio
  • 18. In what annual trade guide did the category 'fainá and pizza houses' first appear in 1931?
A) The National Gastronomic Review
B) The Buenos Aires Ledger
C) Anuario Kraft
D) Trade and Industry Annual
  • 19. How many 'fainá and pizza houses' were listed in the 1931 Anuario Kraft?
A) 45
B) 5
C) 22
D) 11
  • 20. Who authored the cookbook 'El arte culinario. tratado de cocina universal' which included a recipe for pizza a la napolitana?
A) Luis J. Medrano
B) Ignacio Xurxo
C) Carlos Spriano
D) Cleto Minocchio
  • 21. How many 'fainá and pizza houses' were listed in the Anuario Kraft in 1932?
A) 30
B) 11
C) 60
D) 45
  • 22. According to La Nación, which pizzeria was mentioned as arriving in 1935?
A) Güerrín
B) Banchero
C) La Americana
D) Las Cuartetas
  • 23. What year was the pizzeria El Cuartito added to the list of historic venues?
A) 1934
B) 1940
C) 1931
D) 1938
  • 24. Who wrote a 1949 article about the sociability of Buenos Aires pizzerias?
A) Luis J. Medrano
B) Ignacio Xurxo
C) Carlos Spriano
D) Cleto Minocchio
  • 25. What food were laid-off employees often reduced to eating at bars before pizza became popular?
A) Pasta
B) Sandwiches
C) Empanadas
D) Medialunas
  • 26. According to Luis J. Medrano, what became the 'obliged parishioner' and friend of the pizzeria owner?
A) The politician
B) The food critic
C) The former employee
D) The factory manager
  • 27. Which city is considered the capital of Argentine pizza?
A) Rosario
B) Buenos Aires
C) La Boca
D) Cordoba
  • 28. When was pizza introduced to Buenos Aires?
A) Late 19th century
B) Early 20th century
C) Mid-1970s
D) 1930s
  • 29. What is the primary ingredient of fainá?
A) Wheat flour
B) Chickpea flour
C) Potato starch
D) Corn meal
  • 30. How did pizza al molde get its name?
A) It uses a stone mold
B) It is molded by hand
C) It is a secret family recipe
D) It is cooked in a pan
  • 31. Which ingredients are found on a napolitana pizza in Argentina?
A) Ham and roasted bell peppers
B) Cheese, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and green olives
C) Longaniza and cheese
D) Anchovies and hearts of palm
  • 32. What is the typical thickness of an alta masa base?
A) Around 0.5 cm
B) Less than 1 cm
C) At least 2 cm
D) Exactly 5 cm
  • 33. How does the text describe the texture of fainá?
A) Crunchy and dry
B) Spongy and thick
C) Subtle and creamy
D) Chewy and dense
  • 34. What is a calabresa pizza topped with?
A) Slices of longaniza
B) Chopped hard-boiled egg
C) Hearts of palm
D) Roasted bell peppers
  • 35. Which country is the country with the most pizzerias per inhabitant in the world?
A) Italy
B) Argentina
C) United States
D) Uruguay
  • 36. What happens to the cheese on a well-made pizza al molde?
A) It is added only after the pizza is baked
B) It burns quickly due to high heat
C) It stays soft on top without melting
D) It bubbles and crisps at the bottom of the pan
  • 37. Which cheese is traditionally used to stuff an original fugazzeta?
A) Parmesan
B) Queso cuartirolo
C) Mozzarella
D) Provolone
  • 38. Who is credited with inventing the fugazzeta?
A) Oscar Vianini
B) Juan Banchero
C) Agustín Banchero
D) Jorge D'Agostini
  • 39. What motivated Juan Banchero to invent the fugazzeta according to legend?
A) To compete with other local pizzerias
B) To improve his father's dry fugassa
C) To create a snack for soccer fans
D) To use up leftover cheese
  • 40. What type of pizza is the pizza de cancha?
A) Thin crust
B) Focaccia style
C) Pizza al molde
D) Media masa
  • 41. Who invented the pizza de cancha?
A) Oscar Vianini
B) Juan Banchero
C) Agustín Banchero
D) Jorge D'Agostini
  • 42. What does the word 'cancha' mean in Argentina?
A) Soccer field or stadium
B) Street market
C) Metal container
D) Cooking pan
  • 43. In which city is the pizzeria Ti Amo located?
A) Buenos Aires city
B) Genoa
C) Adrogué
D) Naples
  • 44. Which pizzeria in Buenos Aires, recognized by The Best Pizza Awards 2023, offers a contemporary style of pizza?
A) Santo Battifora
B) Eléctrica
C) Ti Amo
D) Banchero
  • 45. What primary group introduced pizza to Argentina in the late 19th century?
A) French immigrants
B) German immigrants
C) Spanish immigrants
D) Italian immigrants
  • 46. Approximately how many Italians arrived at the port of Buenos Aires between 1870 and 1920?
A) 3 million
B) 5 million
C) 500,000
D) 1 million
  • 47. Who wrote the 1891 book 'La scienza in cucina e l'arte di mangiar bene'?
A) Marcos Arredondo
B) Francisco Figueredo
C) Horacio Julio Spinetto
D) Pellegrino Artusi
  • 48. According to La Nación, the story regarding which immigrant making the first fainá is considered apocryphal?
A) Nicola Vaccarezza
B) Agustín Banchero
C) Antonio Piccardo
D) Santo Battifora
  • 49. What was the occupation of Santo Battifora?
A) Baker
B) Journalist
C) Historian
D) Store owner
  • 50. In what year was a 'family pizza' recipe included in a cookbook by Francisco Figueredo?
A) 1920
B) 1893
C) 1882
D) 1914
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