Food History Challenge: From Feasts to Fast Food

A rigorous seven‑question test probing the evolution of cuisine across centuries, demanding precise recall of dates, origins, and impacts.

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Difficulty:HARD

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Questions7
CategoryFood & Culture
DifficultyHARD
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which ancient text contains the oldest surviving written recipe for a fermented beverage?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    Which spice became the primary catalyst for European maritime exploration in the 15th century?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which staple crop, native to the Andes, was first documented in Europe after the 1530s and transformed high‑altitude agriculture?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    At the 1378 coronation feast of Charles V of France, which exotic meat was served, reflecting expanding trade networks?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    Which process, patented by Nicolas Appert in 1810, laid the groundwork for modern canning?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which rice‑based dish, introduced by the U.S. Occupation, became a national comfort food in Japan during the 1950s?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    The adoption of which beverage by early Methodists in 18th‑century England was encouraged as a temperance alternative?

    Question 7

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