African Cuisine Trivia Quiz

African Cuisine Recipes & Trivia Questions:

Question: Which of these is a popular West African soup made with peanut paste?
(a) Egusi soup
(b) Okro soup
(c) Pepper soup
(d) Groundnut soup

Answer. (d)

Question: Which of these is a traditional South African sausage made with beef, pork, and spices?
(a) Boerewors
(b) Biltong
(c) Droëwors
(d) Sosaties

Answer. (a)

Question: Which of the following is a popular North African dish made with semolina?
(a) Couscous
(b) Falafel
(c) Shawarma
(d) Hummus

Answer. (a)

Question: Which of these is a popular East African dish made with grilled meat (often goat or beef) and a spicy tomato relish?
(a) Nyama choma
(b) Doro wat
(c) Kuku paka
(d) Piri piri chicken

Answer. (a)

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Question: Which dish is a popular street food in Morocco and is made from chickpeas, spices, and herbs?
(a) Tagine
(b) Harira
(c) Couscous
(d) Falafel

Answer. (d)

Question: Which North African country is known for its spiced meat dishes, such as tagine?
(a) Morocco
(b) Algeria
(c) Tunisia
(d) Egypt

Answer. (a)

Question: Which West African dish consists of fried plantains, rice, and beans?
(a) Jollof Rice
(b) Fufu
(c) Moi Moi
(d) Plátanos Maduros con Arroz y Habichuelas

Answer. (d)

Question: Which West African country is known for its spicy peanut-based stews?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Senegal
(c) Ghana
(d) Mali

Answer. (b)

Question: Which of the following South African fruits is often used to make a sweet and tangy sauce served with meats and other dishes?
(a) Papaya
(b) Pineapple
(c) Mango
(d) Guava

Answer. (b)

Question: Which of these is a staple food in many African countries?
(a) Couscous
(b) Polenta
(c) Rice
(d) Yam

Answer. (c)

Question: Which of these is a fermented milk drink commonly consumed in East Africa?
(a) Maheu
(b) Amasi
(c) Lassi
(d) Buttermilk

Answer. (b)

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Question: Which of these is a traditional West African dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and vegetables?
(a) Jollof rice
(b) Red-red
(c) Moambe chicken
(d) Waakye

Answer. (d)

Question: Which South African dish consists of spiced minced meat baked with a layer of savory custard on top?
(a) Bobotie
(b) Boerewors
(c) Chakalaka
(d) Biltong

Answer. (a)

Question: Which North African country is known for its rich, flavorful stews made with spices, vegetables, and meat?
(a) Morocco
(b) Tunisia
(c) Egypt
(d) Algeria

Answer. (a)

Question: Which North African herb, often used in savory dishes, has a pungent and slightly sweet flavor similar to anise?
(a) Cumin
(b) Paprika
(c) Coriander
(d) Fennel

Answer. (d)

Question: Which African country is known for its spicy peanut-based stews, such as maafe and domoda?
(a) Senegal
(b) Nigeria
(c) Ethiopia
(d) South Africa

Answer. (a)

Question: Which of the following is a popular East African dish made with maize flour?
(a) Injera
(b) Chapati
(c) Ugali
(d) Plantain

Answer. (c)

Question: Which East African spice blend, made with a mix of coriander, cumin, cardamom, and other spices, is commonly used to flavor stews and curries?
(a) Ras el hanout
(b) Berbere
(c) Garam masala
(d) Pilau masala

Answer. (d)

Question: Which of these is a popular West African snack made with groundnuts (peanuts), often sold by street vendors?
(a) Pounded yam
(b) Suya
(c) Kelewele
(d) Moi moi

Answer. (b)

Question: Which African country is known for its fermented bread, injera, which is traditionally used as a utensil to scoop up stews and other dishes?
(a) Morocco
(b) Ethiopia
(c) Ghana
(d) Tanzania

Answer. (b)

Question: Which country in East Africa is known for its spicy cuisine that often incorporates coconut milk and seafood?
(a) Tanzania
(b) Kenya
(c) Uganda
(d) Mozambique

Answer. (d)

Question: Which of the following is a popular African dish made from mashed plantains and yams?
(a) Jollof rice
(b) Fufu
(c) Bobotie
(d) Bunny chow

Answer. (b)

Question: Which African country is known for its braai, a traditional barbecue-style cooking method?
(a) Kenya
(b) Ghana
(c) South Africa
(d) Tanzania

Answer. (c)

Question: Which dish, commonly found in South African cuisine, consists of meat that has been dried, seasoned, and cured?
(a) Biltong
(b) Boerewors
(c) Bunny Chow
(d) Samoosas

Answer. (a)

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Question: Which of these is a popular West African dish made with cassava leaves and meat (often goat or chicken)?
(a) Jollof rice
(b) Fufu
(c) Efo riro
(d) Palava sauce

Answer. (d)

Question: Which African country is known for its cuisine consisting of dishes like injera and wat?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Nigeria
(c) South Africa
(d) Egypt

Answer. (a)

Question: Which East African country is known for its spicy dishes made with coconut milk and seafood?
(a) Kenya
(b) Tanzania
(c) Uganda
(d) Ethiopia

Answer. (b)

Question: Which of these is a popular North African dish made with couscous, vegetables, and meat?
(a) Tagine
(b) Shakshuka
(c) Harira
(d) Kofta

Answer. (a)

Question: Which dish is a staple in many East African countries and is made from mashed plantains or yams?
(a) Chapati
(b) Ugali
(c) Doro Wat
(d) Biryani

Answer. (b)

Question: Which of these is a staple grain in many parts of Africa, and is often ground into flour to make porridge?
(a) Millet
(b) Quinoa
(c) Barley
(d) Oats

Answer. (a)

Question: Which West African dish consists of rice, vegetables, and meat or fish cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce?
(a) Jollof Rice
(b) Fufu
(c) Egusi Soup
(d) Suya

Answer. (a)

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