European Food Culture

Germany

100

The German word "Brezel" is known as what in America

A. Beer

B. Basil

C. Pretzel

C. Pretzel

200

Many German foods have been integrated into American culture, with many being picnic favorites.

Name 2 German foods that are commonly found at picnics

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, Potato Salad, Cheesecake, German Beer

300

Which of these common foods originated in Germany?

A. Pizza

B. Bratwurst

C. Meatloaf

B. Bratwurst

400

Which of these German dishes consists of pasta covered in grated cheese topped with fried onions?

A. Käsespätzle

B. Brezel

C. Rouladen

A. Käsespätzle

500

What food is Heavily integrated into German food culture.

Bread

Switzerland

100

The typical Swiss lunch break is how long?

A. 30 minutes

B. 1 hour

C. 2 hours

B.1 Hour

200

What food is considered one of the most iconic Swiss dishes?

A. Fondue

B. Cordon Bleu

C. Toblerone

A. Fondue

300

Which of these noodles originated from Switzerland

A. Ramen

B. Spaetzle

C. Maggi

C. Maggie

400

The Mont-d'Or Vacherin is a soft cheese that is only produced and sold between what 2 months

September and April

500

The Cervelat is considered the national sausage. About how many are produced annually?

A. 800,000

B. 160 million

C. 215 million

B. 160 million

Czech Republic

100

Named after an herb, what sauce is most commonly used in the Czech Republic?

A. Dill Sauce

B. Rosemary Essence 

C. Paprika Sauce

A. Dill Sauce

200

Which food is commonly served in Czech pubs?

A. Fried Cheese with sauce

B. Fried fish tacos with pickles

C. Raw beef with egg yolk

C. Raw beef with egg yolk

300

Which activity is called a “national sport” in Czech culture?

A. Bread baking

B. Mushroom Hunting

C. Sausage Grilling

B. Mushroom Hunting

400

Instead of butter or lard, what do people in Czech typically rub on bread?

Garlic

500

During times of scarcity, Czechs created coffee substitutes using what green veggie?

Peas

Fun Facts

100

In which country did Schnitzel originate

Austria

200

How many different beer breweries can be found throughout Germany?

A. <750,000

B. 750,000-1.25 Million

C. >1.25 Million

C. >1.25 Million

300

In what European country are meals like fruit dumplings and sweet yeast buns commonly served as the main course instead of dessert

Czech Republic

400

What country consumes the most chocolate per Capita globally

Switzerland

500

The average Hungarian eats an average of how many pounds of pork every year

A. 37 lbs.

B. 54 lbs.

C. 66 lbs.

C. 66 lbs.