Question 1
In which Italian city did the modern tomato-and-cheese flatbread become famous in the 1800s?
- Naples
- Florence
- Milan
- Rome
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Naples
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Culinary History trivia quiz
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What the Culinary History questions cover
- American Cookery
- French Classics
- Renaissance Italy
- Arabic Cookery
- Baking Powder
- British Cookbooks
- Caesar Salad
- Food Preservation
- Food Safety
- Grande Cuisine
- Kitchen Brigade
- Medieval England
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Question 2
Which 18th-century British nobleman is traditionally associated with putting meat between slices of bread during a card game?
- Charles Grey
- John Montagu
- Arthur Wellesley
- Francis Drake
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John Montagu
Question 3
In which Mexican border city was the famous romaine-and-dressing salad created in 1924?
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Tijuana
- Cancún
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Tijuana
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How a Culinary History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Culinary History questions for you and your opponent.
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