Quiz on spices and herbs

SPICES

QUIZON SPICES AND HERBS

1. Which country produces the most spices in the world?

A. IndiaB. IndonesiaC. Brazil

2. Which spice is the richest in antioxidants?

A. cuminB. cinnamonC. cloves

3. Which is he world’s most expensive spice?

A. cardamomB. vanillaC. saffron

4. Which spice do the Greeks call marathon ?

A. fennelB. corianderC. cloves

5. What did the ancient Greeks keep at the dining table in its own container?

A. clovesB. cuminC. pepper

6. What did the ancient Egyptians use for embalming?

A. allspiceB. thymeC. nutmeg

7. What were found stuffed in the nostrils of Ramses II (as part of the mummification rituals)?A. clovesB. black peppercornsC. allspice

8. What’s this?A. tamarind B. turmeric C. cardamom

9. What is not curry?

A. an Indian spiceB. any dish in Indian cuisine containing several spices mixed togetherC. spice mixture

10. Which spice was so valuable that it was even used as currency?

A. clovesB. saffronC. pepper

11. Who had the monopoly on spice trade with the Middle East from the 8th until the 15th century?A. SpainB. The Republic of VeniceC. Portugal

12. What’s this?A. cumin B. dill C. savory

• 13. What do Bedouins use to flavor coffee?

• A. vanilla• B. cinnamon• C. cardamom

• 13 + 1. Which part of the turmeric plant do we use?

• A. seed• B. fruit• C. root