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