Jewish Food Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish foods and their history?

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In Jewish life, food takes on all sorts of roles — traditional, social and spiritual. Jewish cuisine evolved over centuries, in dialogue with local cultures and conditions. How much do you know about Jewish foods and their history?

Question 1 of 10
The ingredient most commonly associated with Moroccan Jewish food is
Question 2 of 10
"Jewish foods," such as bagels, knishes, and borscht originate from
Question 3 of 10
Jewish style fried artichokes originate from
Question 4 of 10
According to food historian Jennifer Berg, throughout the 20th century Jewish holiday meals and catered affairs such as Bar Mitzvahs and weddings were "all about quantity." This means:
Question 5 of 10
The Jews of Baghdad and Persia mainly cooked what type of dishes?
Question 6 of 10
What dish is also known as "Jewish Penicillin"?
Question 7 of 10
The main ingredients of hummus are
Question 8 of 10
Truth or False: Polish Jewish food tends to be sweeter than Russian Jewish food, which tends to have pepper as a main spice.
Question 9 of 10
The customary vacation area of New York Jews in the 20th century is nicknamed after which soup?
Question 10 of 10
Chicken fat, formerly a staple of Ashkenazic cuisine, is also known as
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