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What is the primary ingredient in traditional Welsh Rarebit?
Which of the following is a traditional Irish flat bread?
What is the key ingredient in traditional Northern Irish Boxty?
Which of the following is considered a hearty British Isles breakfast?
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When was the sandwich invented?
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What was the primary reason the Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich?
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Which group had the most profound influence on the cuisine of the British Isles?
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What was the primary reason for the Protestant population wishing to align with Great Britain?
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Which of the following statements is true about the Government of Ireland Act passed in 1920?
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What was the outcome of the Government of Ireland Act in terms of the division of Ireland?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the history of the British Isles before the Roman rule?
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Which region of the British Isles is predominantly Catholic, according to the text?
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Which of the following is a traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage made with Caerphilly cheese, leek, mustard and rolled in breadcrumbs?
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What is the most consumed meat in Scotland, according to the text?
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Which of the following beverages, originating in the British Isles, is not mentioned in the text?
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What is the history behind the sandwich, according to the text?
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Which of the following is a traditional Scottish delicacy consisting of sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal, stuffed in a sheep's stomach and boiled?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a popular vegetable in Welsh cuisine?
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Study Notes
- Introduction of smoking and drying fish for preservation in the British Isles
- Protestants in Ireland wanted to align with Protestant Great Britain to avoid being a religious minority
- 1920: British Parliament passed the Government of Ireland Act allowing self-government
- Influence on British cuisine from Celtics, Germans, and Normans; Franco-Normans introduced spices like nutmeg, mace, saffron, ginger, pepper, and sugar
- 1921: Ireland divided, with part becoming independent; 1949: Ireland declared complete independence
- Regional specialties in British cuisine include Fish and Chips, Steak and Kidney Pie, Bangers and Mash, Shepherd's Pie, roast beef with horseradish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
- Scottish cuisine features seafood like salmon and haddock, with dishes like Haggis and oatmeal-based meals
- Welsh cuisine reflects the diet of farmers and miners, with dishes like Glamorgan Sausage and Potato bread farla
- Irish cuisine includes Barmbrack, Boxty made from potatoes and pork, and beverages served in pubs
- In the British Isles, a hearty breakfast is common, and the sandwich was invented in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, for convenience while gambling
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Test your knowledge on European bread and dishes with this quiz. Learn about popular dishes like Ireland's potato bread, Barmbrack flatbread, Welsh Rarebit, and Boxty.
