Pizza History
Pizza originated in which country?
ITALY!!
What ingredient forms the base of the pizza crust?
Dough!
The crust belongs to which food group?
Grains
Which country made pizza famous worldwide?
Italy
True or False: Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world
True!
What city is known as the birthplace of pizza?
Naples
What vegetable is used to make most pizza sauces?
Tomatoes
Dairy
In which U.S. city is deep-dish pizza famous
Chicago
Which month is known as National Pizza Month?
October!
What Queen inspired the "Margherita Pizza"?
Queen Margherita of Savoy
What cheese is most popular on pizza?
Mozzarella
Tomato sauce is part of which food group? AND for bonus points, WHY is is important for your body
Fruit - Gives vitamins like vitamin C
What unusual pizza topping is popular in Japan?
Seafood!!
How many pizzas are eaten worldwide each year??
Over 5 billion!!
In what year was the first pizzeria opened in the United States
1905
Which green topping is often added to pizza for extra flavour and colour? (bonus points for food group)
Spinach/Green Pepper
(Vegetable/Fruit)
What food group does pepperoni belong to? (bonus points what animal)
Protein (pig)
Which country is credited with inventing Hawaiian pizza?
Canada
The world's largest pizza was how big?
Over 13,000 sq ft!
What was pizza originally sold as before becoming a popular meal?
Street food for poor people
What sweet topping is sometimes used a pizza topping and goes well with ham? It is also controversial to add on pizza (Bonus points for food groups)
Pineapple (fruit)
List the food groups that you can find on pizza?
ALL OF THEM!!!!
Which Italian city is known for the world's best pizza festivals
Naples
The average American eats how many pizzas per year?
40 Pizzas!!