Pizza Quiz with Answers

Multiple choice Questions about Pizza with answers:

Which ingredient is not typically found on a vegetarian pizza?
(a) Mushrooms
(b) Olives
(c) Sausage
(d) Bell peppers

Answer. (c)

Which Italian queen is credited with popularizing pizza in Italy?
(a) Queen Margherita
(b) Queen Victoria
(c) Queen Elizabeth II
(d) Queen Isabella

Answer. (a)

Which type of pizza is known for its square shape and thick crust?
(a) Neapolitan
(b) Sicilian
(c) Chicago deep dish
(d) New York style

Answer. (b)

What type of pizza is typically made with a thicker, bread-like crust and toppings piled high?
(a) New York style
(b) Neapolitan
(c) Detroit style
(d) Chicago deep dish

Answer. (d)

Which pizza brand was founded by a former Little Caesars executive?
(a) Blaze Pizza
(b) California Pizza Kitchen
(c) Sbarro
(d) Marco’s Pizza

Answer. (a)

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Which pizza topping is a variety of spicy chili pepper often used as a topping in Mexican-style pizzas?
(a) Jalapeño
(b) Bell pepper
(c) Habanero
(d) Poblano

Answer. (a)

What is the ideal temperature range for proofing pizza dough?
(a) 30-40°F (-1-4°C)
(b) 50-60°F (10-15°C)
(c) 70-80°F (21-27°C)
(d) 90-100°F (32-38°C)

Answer. (c)

Which ingredient is added to pizza dough to help it rise and create a light, airy texture?
(a) Yeast
(b) Salt
(c) Olive oil
(d) Baking powder

Answer. (a)

What country is the of pizza?
(a) Italy
(b) Greece
(c) Spain
(d) France

Answer. (a)

What type of crust is typically used for a thin-crust pizza?
(a) Deep dish
(b) Pan
(c) Hand-tossed
(d) Cracker-thin

Answer. (d)

What was the first American city to have a pizzeria?
(a) Chicago
(b) New York City
(c) Boston
(d) Philadelphia

Answer. (b)

What type of pizza is known for its long, rectangular shape and is typically sold by the slice?
(a) Neapolitan
(b) Detroit style
(c) New York style
(d) Roman

Answer. (c)

Which pizza brand was founded by a former basketball coach?
(a) Domino’s
(b) Papa John’s
(c) Pizza Hut
(d) Little Caesars

Answer. (b)

Which pizza topping is made from cured pork and is often used as a spicy meat topping?
(a) Pepperoni
(b) Sausage
(c) Ham
(d) Bacon

Answer. (a)

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What is the process of stretching and flattening pizza dough called?
(a) Kneading
(b) Proofing
(c) Docking
(d) Rolling

Answer. (d)

Which pizza restaurant chain is known for its stuffed crust pizza?
(a) Papa John’s
(b) Pizza Hut
(c) Domino’s
(d) Little Caesars

Answer. (b)

Which of the following is not a typical ingredient in pizza sauce?
(a) Tomatoes
(b) Garlic
(c) Olive oil
(d) Basil

Answer. (c)

Which of the following is not a traditional style of pizza?
(a) Neapolitan
(b) Chicago deep dish
(c) New York style
(d) Tex-Mex

Answer. (d)

What type of cheese is typically used on a Margherita pizza?
(a) Cheddar
(b) Gouda
(c) Mozzarella
(d) Feta

Answer. (c)

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When did pizza first arrive in the United States?
(a) 1700s
(b) 1800s
(c) 1900s
(d) 2000s

Answer. (b)

What type of pizza is known for its thin and crispy crust?
(a) Neapolitan
(b) Chicago deep dish
(c) Roman
(d) Detroit style

Answer. (c)

Which pizza brand was founded in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1959?
(a) Domino’s
(b) Papa John’s
(c) Pizza Hut
(d) Little Caesars

Answer. (a)

Which pizza topping is a variety of cheese made from sheep’s milk?
(a) Parmesan
(b) Feta
(c) Mozzarella
(d) Gorgonzola

Answer. (b)

Which type of pizza dough is typically thicker and softer than traditional Neapolitan-style pizza dough?
(a) Sicilian-style dough
(b) New York-style dough
(c) Chicago-style deep dish dough
(d) California-style dough

Answer. (a)

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What is the name for a pizza with ham and pineapple toppings?
(a) Margherita
(b) Hawaiian
(c) Meat lovers
(d) Four cheese

Answer. (b)

What was the original name of pizza in Naples, Italy?
(a) Pizzaiolo
(b) Marinara
(c) Margherita
(d) Focaccia

Answer. (b)

Which type of pizza is typically made with a white sauce instead of tomato sauce?
(a) Margherita
(b) Bianca
(c) Calzone
(d) Stromboli

Answer. (b)

Which pizza brand’s logo features a cartoon character named “Hot-N-Ready”?
(a) Domino’s
(b) Papa John’s
(c) Pizza Hut
(d) Little Caesars

Answer. (d)

Which type of flour is commonly used for making pizza dough?
(a) All-purpose flour
(b) Bread flour
(c) Cake flour
(d) Pastry flour

Answer. (b)

What ancient civilization is credited with the invention of pizza-like dishes?
(a) Greek
(b) Roman
(c) Persian
(d) Egyptian

Answer. (b)

What type of pizza is made with toppings folded inside the crust?
(a) Calzone
(b) Stromboli
(c) Chicago deep dish
(d) Margherita

Answer. (a)

Which pizza topping is a type of mushroom often used as a pizza topping in Italian-style pizzas?
(a) Shitake
(b) Portobello
(c) Button
(d) Oyster

Answer. (a)

Which famous Italian-American chef is credited with popularizing pizza in the United States?
(a) Emeril Lagasse
(b) Mario Batali
(c) Giada De Laurentiis
(d) Wolfgang Puck

Answer. (d)

Which pizza brand is known for its signature stuffed crust?
(a) Domino’s
(b) Papa John’s
(c) Pizza Hut
(d) Little Caesars

Answer. (c)

Which pizza brand is known for its wood-fired oven and fresh, artisanal ingredients?
(a) Papa Murphy’s
(b) MOD Pizza
(c) Bertucci’s
(d) California Pizza Kitchen

Answer. (c)

What ingredient is used to activate yeast in pizza dough?
(a) Salt
(b) Sugar
(c) Olive oil
(d) Baking powder

Answer. (b)

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