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
Question: Which of these is a traditional South African sausage made with beef, pork, and spices?
(a) Boerewors
(b) Biltong
(c) Droëwors
(d) Sosaties
Question: Which of the following is a popular North African dish made with semolina?
(a) Couscous
(b) Falafel
(c) Shawarma
(d) Hummus
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
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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
Question: Which North African country is known for its spiced meat dishes, such as tagine?
(a) Morocco
(b) Algeria
(c) Tunisia
(d) Egypt
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
Question: Which West African country is known for its spicy peanut-based stews?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Senegal
(c) Ghana
(d) Mali
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
Question: Which of these is a staple food in many African countries?
(a) Couscous
(b) Polenta
(c) Rice
(d) Yam
Question: Which of these is a fermented milk drink commonly consumed in East Africa?
(a) Maheu
(b) Amasi
(c) Lassi
(d) Buttermilk
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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
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
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
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
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
Question: Which of the following is a popular East African dish made with maize flour?
(a) Injera
(b) Chapati
(c) Ugali
(d) Plantain
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
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
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
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
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
Question: Which African country is known for its braai, a traditional barbecue-style cooking method?
(a) Kenya
(b) Ghana
(c) South Africa
(d) Tanzania
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
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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
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
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
Question: Which of these is a popular North African dish made with couscous, vegetables, and meat?
(a) Tagine
(b) Shakshuka
(c) Harira
(d) Kofta
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
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
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
