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 Torah mentions seven special species of food native to the Land of Israel. Which of the following is not one of the seven?
Question 2 of 10
Falafel, a food that it typically considered Israeli, originated from where?
Question 3 of 10
Which influence is most apparent in the foods of Yemen and Ethiopia?
Question 4 of 10
Chicken fat, formerly a staple of Ashkenazic cuisine, is also known as
Question 5 of 10
The Jews of Baghdad and Persia mainly cooked what type of dishes?
Question 6 of 10
The customary vacation area of New York Jews in the 20th century is nicknamed after which soup?
Question 7 of 10
It is traditional to use how many loaves of Challah bread on Shabbat and holidays?
Question 8 of 10
"Jewish foods," such as bagels, knishes, and borscht originate from
Question 9 of 10
Which culture did NOT contribute to the formulation of Tunisian cuisine?
Question 10 of 10
The main ingredients of hummus are
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