Ready to spice up your life with some trivia? This quiz is all about spices, from cinnamon to cardamom! Don’t cumin here expecting this to be a piece of cake, because it might get a little hot in the kitchen! But don’t worry, we sprinkled in some easy questions so you don’t feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
So buckle up, let’s start this journey on the spice route and see if you can curry favor with the trivia gods!
1. Which country is considered the birthplace of pepper and cardamom?
2. True or false? Spices were used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process.
3. Which spice is famously used in the preparation of Indian Biryani?
4. Which notable spice route connected the Eastern world with the Mediterranean around the 1st century AD?
5. What spice gives Earl Grey tea its distinct flavor?
6. What process is used to prepare vanilla pods?
7. Which yellow spice is known to be anti-inflammatory?
8. What is the Carolina Reaper?
9. What is the world’s most expensive spice by weight?
10. Which two spices are often paired together in Chinese cuisine to create a unique flavor known as ‘mala’?
11. What is the recommended storage condition for most spices?
12. In which country did the spice blend Ras el Hanout originate?
13. What four spices typically make up the Indian spice blend called ‘garam masala’?
14. Which part of the plant does the spice cinnamon come from?
15. Which spice is the key ingredient in the Indian beverage ‘Masala Chai’?
16. Name the spice that comes from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum
17. In the Bible, which two spices were brought to the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men?
18. The capsaicin in which spice is known to promote weight loss?
19. Which country is the largest consumer of spices as of 2020?
20. Which well-known brand owns the spice blend ‘Old Bay Seasoning’?
21. Which yellow spice is often used in facial masks due to its anti-inflammatory properties?
22. Bhut Jolokia, also known as ‘ghost pepper’, originated in which country?
23. Which spice is the main flavor in the Italian liqueur Sambuca?
24. What is the common name for the spice blend ‘Zhug’, traditionally used in Yemeni cuisine?
25. What is the color of ‘White Pepper’ before it’s processed?
26. What are the 5 basic spices in Chinese Five Spice?
27. Which spice is known as ‘The Queen of Spices’?
28. True or false? Licorice is another name for star anise.
29. What holiday is ‘Pumpkin Spice’ typically associated with in the United States?
30. Which two countries are the largest producers of Cardamom?
31. Which spice is featured on the flag of Grenada?
32. Which spice is commonly used in the preparation of Pickles?
33. Which spice is made from the dried stigma of a crocus flower?
34. What spice is used to flavor Aquavit, a traditional Scandinavian spirit?
35. What is the main spice in Hungarian Goulash?
36. Which spice was once considered more valuable than gold in ancient civilizations?
37. What spice is often used in toothpastes due to its antimicrobial properties?
38. Which country is the largest producer of Turmeric?
39. Which British band had a hit with the song ‘Spice Up Your Life’?
40. What is the main flavoring spice in the liquor Aperol?
41. What spice is used to make mustard?
42. What herb, also known as Chinese Parsley, is a common spice in Mexican cuisine?
43. What plant is the source of the spices nutmeg and mace?
44. In what type of cuisine is cumin mainly used?
45. Which spice was used by the Aztecs as currency?
Well done! You’ve peppered through these questions like a pro! Whether you sizzled or fizzled, we hope you had a ‘grate’ time. If you’re still hungry for more trivia, don’t forget to check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes! Keep the trivia train chugging, because there’s always ‘thyme’ for more knowledge. Happy quizzing!
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