Welcome, herbivores, omnivores, and trivia-vors! We’re about to embark on a ‘veg-tacular’ journey that’s sure to ‘leaf’ you entertained. So, ‘romaine’ calm – we’re about to ‘peas’ together the ultimate vegetarian trivia quiz. You won’t find it a-maize-ingly hard, but you might find some questions a bit corn-fusing. Just romaine calm, take a deep breath, and beet the challenge.
Are you ready? Lettuce get started!
1. Which Greek philosopher is considered as the first to encourage a vegetarian lifestyle?
2. Which Beatle is known for his vegetarian lifestyle and activism?
3. True or false? India is known to have the highest number of vegetarians.
4. Which major nutrient is more abundant in spinach than in beef?
5. What term is used for a vegetarian who eats eggs?
6. True or False: All vegetarians need to take iron supplements.
7. What is the most consumed vegetable in the world?
8. How does a vegan diet differ from a vegetarian diet?
9. Which animated Disney movie features a vegetarian shark character?
10. True or false? A vegetarian diet increases a person’s risk of heart disease.
11. What is the meat substitute ‘tofu’ made of?
12. Who is considered the mother of the animal rights movement?
13. Lentils are a good source of what macronutrient?
14. Can you name Burger King’s signature burger made of a meat substitute?
15. What’s the name of the organization that certifies food products as vegetarian?
16. Whose work ‘The Case for Animal Rights’ influenced some people to become vegetarians?
17. Name the sticky, stringy Japanese dish made of fermented soybeans, which is a staple in vegan and vegetarian diets?
18. What is the main ingredient used in making tempeh?
19. What common cuisine is typically vegetarian and consists mostly of fermented vegetables?
20. Which essential nutrient is only found in animal products and fortified plant foods?
21. Where are bananas originally believed to be from?
22. What symbol is commonly used to signify vegetarian products?
23. What is the most common deficiency in vegetarians and vegans?
24. Which popular alternative to cow’s milk contains the most protein?
25. Who said “My body will not be a tomb for other creatures.”?
26. Which popular documentary by Lee Fulkerson discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet?
27. In which country is the vegetarian festival ‘Phuket’ celebrated, involving self-purification through strict vegetarian diets?
28. Flaxseeds and Walnuts are a main source of what fatty acid?
29. Which vitamin is abundant in sunlight, and is particularly important for vegetarians to ensure they get enough of?
30. Which seed superfood is a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids?
31. Which famous American tennis player is known for following a plant-based diet?
32. Which 19th-century poet wrote the line, “Animals are my friends…and I don’t eat my friends”?
33. What is the difference between a vegetarian and a pescatarian diet?
34. Which vitamin important for blood clotting is abundantly found in green leafy vegetables?
35. Which green vegetable is known to have the highest content of Vitamin K?
36. Which plant-based milk alternative is highest in protein?
37. Which smelly fruit, known as the ‘King of Fruits’ is a native to Southeast Asia?
38. What is the principle of ‘Ahimsa’ and which religion does it originate from?
39. What is the name of the nutrient found in citrus fruits that enhances iron absorption?
40. True or false? Eggs can be used to make vegan chocolate cake.
41. Which diet includes the consumption of raw food only or food cooked at temperatures below 104–118°F (40–48°C)?
42. True or false? Gelatin is vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
43. What is a flexitarian?
44. What is seitan?
45. Can you name the main ingredient in hummus?
Congratulations, you’ve officially peas-ed our vegetarian trivia quiz! We hope you found it to be as fun and informative as salad with extra croutons. Be sure to carrot on your trivia journey and explore other quizzes on Trivia Bliss. From history to sports and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Happy trivia-ing!
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