Moroccan cuisine - Quiz
Moroccan cuisine
  • 1. What is the traditional Moroccan bread called?
A) Baguette
B) Khobz
C) Pita
D) Ciabatta
  • 2. Which spice is commonly used in Moroccan cuisine and is known for its vibrant red color?
A) Turmeric
B) Cumin
C) Paprika
D) Coriander
  • 3. Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup that is commonly served during which occasion?
A) Eid al-Fitr
B) Ramadan
C) Birthdays
D) Weddings
  • 4. Which root vegetable is commonly used in Moroccan tajines and stews?
A) Turnips
B) Carrots
C) Sweet Potatoes
D) Potatoes
  • 5. What is the Moroccan dish of skewered and grilled meat called?
A) Souvlaki
B) Brochettes
C) Kebabs
D) Tacos al Pastor
  • 6. What is the Moroccan spice blend made with cumin, coriander, and other spices called?
A) Curry Powder
B) Garam Masala
C) Ras el Hanout
D) Za'atar
  • 7. What is the traditional Moroccan mint tea called?
A) Coffee
B) Hot Chocolate
C) Chai
D) Atay
  • 8. What is the popular Moroccan marinade made with herbs, spices, and preserved lemon called?
A) Barbecue Sauce
B) Soy Sauce
C) Pesto
D) Chermoula
  • 9. Which dried fruit is commonly used in Moroccan dishes for its sweet and tangy flavor?
A) Apricots
B) Dates
C) Figs
D) Raisins
  • 10. What cultures have influenced Moroccan cuisine over the centuries?
A) Chinese, Indian, and Japanese cuisines
B) Arab, Berber, Andalusi, Mediterranean, and African cuisines
C) Greek, Roman, and Persian cuisines
D) Italian, German, and Russian cuisines
  • 11. Which European influences are minimal in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Greek and Turkish
B) French and Spanish
C) German and Italian
D) Portuguese and Dutch
  • 12. What is central to social gatherings in Morocco?
A) Individual dining and coffee ceremonies
B) Buffet-style meals and cocktail hours
C) Traditional communal eating habits and ceremonial tea service
D) Fast food culture and soda fountains
  • 13. Which cuisine does Moroccan cuisine have more in common with?
A) Sub-Saharan African
B) East Asian
C) Middle Eastern
D) European
  • 14. What is the oldest trace of Moroccan cuisine that can still be observed today?
A) 12th century BC
B) 5th century AD
C) 7th century BC
D) 3rd century AD
  • 15. Which Phoenician colonies were centers of olive oil and wine production?
A) Carthage and Utica
B) Byzantium and Ephesus
C) Sala and Kerne
D) Tyre and Sidon
  • 16. Where were factories for garum located during the Roman period?
A) Carthage and Utica
B) Rome and Alexandria
C) Byzantium and Ephesus
D) Cotta and Lixus
  • 17. Where were couscoussiers dating back to the 12th century found?
A) Marrakech, central Morocco
B) Casablanca, western Morocco
C) Igiliz, Sous valley of Morocco
D) Tangier, northern Morocco
  • 18. Where did couscous originate according to Charles Perry?
A) In ancient Egypt
B) In medieval Spain
C) In northern Italy
D) Among the Berbers of Algeria and Morocco
  • 19. What are common meats in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Beef, goat, mutton, lamb, chicken, and seafood
B) Pork, turkey, duck, and rabbit
C) Lamb, pork, beef, and venison
D) Venison, bison, ostrich, and quail
  • 20. What are characteristic flavorings in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Balsamic vinegar, truffle oil, mustard, and pickles
B) Lemon pickle, argan oil, preserved butter (smen), olive oil, and dried fruits
C) Mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce
D) Honey, maple syrup, peanut butter, and soy sauce
  • 21. What were the staple grains in Morocco until the mid-20th century?
A) Rice, wheat, and barley
B) Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cassava
C) Corn, oats, and rye
D) Sorghum, millet, and quinoa
  • 22. Which dish is a potato fritter commonly eaten by students in Fes?
A) Khanz u-bnīn
B) Ma'quda
C) Msemmen
D) Harcha
  • 23. Which fish is commercially significant for Morocco as the world's largest exporter?
A) Shrimp
B) Sardines
C) Mackerel
D) Tuna
  • 24. Which spice is sourced from Talaouine in Morocco?
A) Cinnamon
B) Turmeric
C) Saffron
D) Paprika
  • 25. What is a home-grown ingredient exported from Meknes?
A) Mint and olives
B) Tea and spices
C) Wheat and barley
D) Coffee and cocoa
  • 26. What is a common dessert served during Ramadan in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Halwa chebakia
B) Zaalouk
C) Taktouka
D) Bissara
  • 27. What type of food is msemmen?
A) A local fare offered in dairy product shops
B) A type of fast-food franchise
C) A street sandwich
D) A potato fritter
  • 28. Which chef was the personal cook to former King Hassan II of Morocco?
A) Al-Amīn al-Hajj Mustafa an-Nakīr
B) Fatéma Hal
C) Kitty Morse
D) Choumicha
  • 29. Which soup is based on broad beans?
A) Beboush
B) Zaalouk
C) Harira
D) Bissara
  • 30. Which of these is a dried salted meat used in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Prosciutto
B) Salami
C) Bacon
D) Khlea
  • 31. Which vegetable is commonly used in a tagine with lamb?
A) Carrot
B) Peas
C) Cabbage
D) Potato
  • 32. Which dessert is made with fried waraq pastry, cream, and toasted almond slices?
A) Kaab el ghzal
B) Zucre coco
C) Halwa chebakia
D) Jowhara
  • 33. Which salad is characteristic of the cities of Taza and Fes?
A) Bakoula
B) Kaab el ghzal
C) Zaalouk
D) Taktouka
  • 34. What is the most common type of bread in Morocco?
A) Whole-grain coarse-ground or white-flour bread
B) Multigrain bread
C) Rye bread
D) Sourdough bread
  • 35. Which Moroccan TV chef has helped popularize Moroccan cuisine?
A) Al-Amīn al-Hajj Mustafa an-Nakīr
B) Fatéma Hal
C) Kitty Morse
D) Choumicha
  • 36. Which spice is not typically used to flavor Moroccan tagines?
A) Ginger
B) Saffron
C) Cumin
D) Oregano
  • 37. Which salad can be made with spinach or arugula, parsley, cilantro, lemon, olive oil, and olives?
A) Taktouka
B) Zaalouk
C) Harira
D) Bakoula
  • 38. What is ras el hanout?
A) A type of bread
B) A style of cooking
C) A traditional dessert
D) A Moroccan spice mixture with up to twenty-seven spices
  • 39. Which author wrote 'Connaître la cuisine marocaine'?
A) Liliane Otal
B) Kitty Morse
C) Paula Wolfert
D) Fatéma Hal
  • 40. Which spice gives a distinct flavor to Moroccan tagines?
A) Cilantro
B) Basil
C) Rosemary
D) Thyme
  • 41. Which Moroccan city is known for the traditional street food scene at Djemaa el Fna square?
A) Marrakesh
B) Fes
C) Casablanca
D) Rabat
  • 42. Which dish is most commonly associated with Moroccan cuisine?
A) Rfissa
B) Tanjia
C) Couscous
D) Pastilla
  • 43. What is the traditional cooking fat in Moroccan cuisine?
A) Butter and animal fat
B) Canola oil and margarine
C) Vegetable shortening and lard
D) Coconut oil and sunflower oil
  • 44. Which soup is typically served during Ramadan with dates?
A) Harira
B) Zaalouk
C) Bissara
D) Beboush
  • 45. In which decade did new snack restaurants begin serving bocadillos in Morocco?
A) 1970s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s
  • 46. Which city became predominant in Arab culture after the Idrissids established it?
A) Fes
B) Damascus
C) Cairo
D) Baghdad
  • 47. What type of dish is pastilla in Moroccan cuisine?
A) A salad
B) A soup
C) A type of couscous
D) A savory pie
  • 48. What is a traditional street food snack found in Djemaa el Fna square?
A) Msemmen
B) Bocadillos
C) Khanz u-bnīn
D) Harcha
  • 49. What type of meat is uncommon in Moroccan cuisine due to religious restrictions?
A) Pork
B) Lamb
C) Fish
D) Chicken
  • 50. Which seafood is caught in large but declining quantities in Morocco?
A) European pilchard
B) Mackerel
C) Sardinella
D) Anchovy
  • 51. What type of pastry is stuffed with almond paste in the dessert kaab el ghzal?
A) Bakoula leaves
B) Taktouka mixture
C) Waraq pastry
D) Pastry
  • 52. Which fast-food franchises opened in major Moroccan cities in the late 1990s?
A) Local snack restaurants
B) Traditional bakeries
C) Multinational fast-food franchises
D) Dairy product shops
  • 53. What type of establishments are called 'mhlaba' in Morocco?
A) Snack restaurants
B) Traditional bakeries
C) Fast-food franchises
D) Dairy product shops
  • 54. What type of food is commonly served on toothpicks in Moroccan street cuisine?
A) Msemmen
B) Bocadillos
C) Snails
D) Harcha
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