Question 1
When Spanish conquistadors reached central Mexico, they encountered cacao beverages at the court of which empire?
- Aztec Empire
- Inca Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Roman Empire
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Aztec Empire
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Food History trivia quiz
How well do you really know Food History? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 120 Food History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Food History questions cover
- Food Preservation
- American Cookbooks
- Ancient Recipes
- Canning History
- Condensed Milk
- Food Safety
- Frozen Foods
- Ice Cream
- Instant Noodles
- Japanese Cuisine
- Margarine
- Milk Chocolate
Try three Food History questions
Question 2
The late-19th-century pizza topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil was named in honor of which Italian queen?
- Victoria
- Margherita of Savoy
- Marie Antoinette
- Catherine de' Medici
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Margherita of Savoy
Question 3
Which 18th-century British aristocrat is traditionally associated with inspiring a meal served between slices of bread?
- Horatio Nelson
- Robert Walpole
- John Montagu
- Arthur Wellesley
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John Montagu
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a Food History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Food History questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
Your Food History ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.