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World Food: Where Your Favourite Dish Comes From

SheelonWorld CulturesSocial StudiesEnglishGrades K-5Published Aug 5, 2026

Where the potato really came from, which country gave the world coffee, and why chocolate started as a drink. Ten questions on food and the places behind it.

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Questions in this quiz

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  1. Which country is sushi from?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AChina
    BJapan
    CThailand
    DKorea
  2. Where does the potato originally come from?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AThe Andes in South America
    BIreland
    CNorthern China
    DEastern Europe
  3. Chocolate was originally drunk rather than eaten.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. Which country is generally credited with the origin of coffee?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Which Italian city is the birthplace of pizza as we know it? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  6. What is hummus mainly made from?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. Tea was first drunk in China.True / False · 20s
  8. Which country does the taco come from?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. What are noodles usually made from?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. Which spice is the most expensive in the world by weight? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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