Scandinavia
Cuisine
Cheese Tour
The Mediterranean
Wine Tour
100
These countries make up what we know as "Scandinavia"
Sweden, Norway, Denmark (will also accept Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands)
100
Name this dish usually served with haddock and sides of "french fries" and tartar sauce
Fish 'n' Chips
100
This Italian cheese is a semi-soft, pillowy, white cheese that is one of the staple ingredients of a Margherita-style pizza.
Mozzarella
100
This popular dip, originating from the Levant historical region of the Middle East, is typically made from ground or blended chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste) and eaten with pita bread or vegetables.
Hummus
100
Which of these countries grows the least amount of grapes for wine?
A. Italy; B. UK; C. France; D. Spain
B. UK
200
The Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Icelandic languages belong to this language family (of which English also belongs to)
Germanic
200
Despite being named after France, french fries originate from this country.
Belgium
200
This hard cheese originating in Somerset, UK is the most popular in its home country and the 2nd-most popular in the US and often comes in varieties such as "sharp" or "mild"
Cheddar
200
This Italian island, the largest in the Mediterranean Sea, is known for popular tourist destinations such as Palermo, Taormina, and Mt. Etna.
Sicily
200
Which US state, known for its wine-producing regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma, produces the most wine of the 50 states?
California
300
Which large landmass in North America just east of Canada belongs to Denmark?
Greenland
300
What Indian curry dish similar to murgh makhani ("butter chicken") was actually invented in the UK?
Chicken Tikka Masala
300
Gouda cheese originates from this country
The Netherlands (will also accept "Holland")
300
This Egyptian city located on Egypt's northern coast and named after a Greek ruler is known for its ancient library.
Alexandria
300
This bubbly wine is named after its region of origin in France
Champagne
400
What is the name of the furniture store originating in Sweden that has become popular worldwide?
IKEA
400
Name the country of origin: Souvlaki 
Greece
400
This hard Italian cheese, named the "best cheese in the world" by TasteAtlas in 2023, is typically grated over pasta, soups, or salads, and the rind is typically simmered to soup broths to add flavor
Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
400
The territory of Gibraltar, located on the southern tip of Spain just north of Morocco, belongs to neither of these countries but is instead a territory of which other country?
The UK
400
Which of these is not a variety of red wine?
A. Pinot Noir; B. Merlot; C. Riesling; D. Syrah-Grenache
C. Riesling
500
The nickname of Danish king Harald Gormsson became the namesake for this short-range wireless connection we commonly use on mobile devices
Bluetooth
500
Šaltibarščiai, a cold soup originating from Lithuania, gets its distinctive pink color from kefir and what vegetable?
Beetroot
500
In 2024, this soft French cheese similar to Brie was rumored to be "going extinct" due to issues reproducing its signature bacteria strain
Camembert
500
Which of these languages does not originate from the Mediterranean region?
A. Maltese; B. Faroese; C. Corsican; D. Albanian
B. Faroese (a North Germanic language)
500
Which of these Greek gods is considered the god of wine-making, orchards, and festivities?
A. Dionysus; B. Hephaestos; C. Aphrodite; D. Demeter
A. Dionysus