The Origin of Spices Quiz
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The Origin of Spices Quiz
Explore where common and exotic spices come from. This quiz will show you what makes herbs different from spices and reveal the origins of favorites like cinnamon, black pepper, and paprika. You’ll learn which parts of plants - bark, roots, seeds, or flower buds - are used to create the spices we rely on in kitchens around the world.
You’ll also discover interesting plant facts and meet some surprising ingredients. Find out how anise differs from star anise, and learn what makes saffron and vanilla so special.
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
What is the key difference between spices and herbs?
- Spices are dried, herbs are fresh
- Herbs are leaves, spices come from other parts of the plant
- Spices are sweet, herbs are bitter
- Spices are used for cooking, herbs for medicinal purposes
What is Black Pepper derived from?
- Fruit
- Seed
- Bark
- Stem
What part of the plant does Cinnamon come from?
- Root
- Bark
- Flower
- Seed
What is Turmeric derived from?
- Leaf
- Root
- Stem
- Bark
What are cloves made from?
- Dried flower buds of the clove tree
- Dried seeds of a clove bush
- Dried spores of a clove fungi
- Young sprouts of the ginger plant
What part of the plant does Vanilla come from?
- Flower
- Seed
- Leaf
- Bark
What is Cardamom derived from?
- Seed
- Bark
- Root
- Leaves
What part of the plant does Saffron come from?
- Seed
- Fruit
- Stigma and styles
- Bark
What part of the plant does Nutmeg come from?
- Root
- Seed
- Bark
- Fruit
What part of the plant is Paprika derived from?
- Root
- Fruit
- Seed
- Bark
What part of the plant is ginger derived from?
- Root
- Fruit
- Seed
- Leaf
What distinguishes Anise from Star Anise?
- Different plants
- Anise are seeds of Star Anise
- Star Anise are the flowers of Anise
- Anise are male, Star Anise are female
What part of the plant is Allspice derived from?
- Root
- Seed
- Leaf
- Stem
What is the difference between cilantro and coriander?
- Different plants entirely
- Different parts of the same plant
- Different preparation methods of the same plant
- Cilantro is Italian for Coriander
What part of the plant is Fenugreek derived from?
- Root
- Seed
- Fruit
- Bark
The Origin of Spices Quiz