Cheeses of the World Quiz
Try out this Cheeses of the World quiz to test your knowledge. Cheeses of the World trivia explores the rich history, regional traditions, and surprising variety behind cheeses enjoyed across continents.
15 questions
~3 min to finish
Mostly hard difficulty
580 pts max score
Question 1 · Medium · 20 pts
Which traditional Sardinian cheese is known for live insect larvae, in case your cheese platter wanted a plot twist?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
Which cheese is traditionally matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
The town that gave Gorgonzola its name is near which Italian city?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
What cheese is named for a town on the Asiago Plateau in Italy?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
Name the blue cheese from Asturias in Spain.?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Spain’s Basque Country and Navarre are home to which smoked sheep’s-milk cheese?
Question 7 · Hard · 40 pts
Which sheep’s-milk cheese comes from the French Basque region and Béarn?
Question 8 · Hard · 40 pts
Which seasonal soft cheese comes from the Jura Mountains region?
Question 9 · Hard · 40 pts
Aging with a herbal brine is a hallmark of which Swiss cheese?
Question 10 · Hard · 40 pts
Which Swiss cheese is green because it is flavored with blue fenugreek?
Question 11 · Hard · 40 pts
If a Greek cheese is often grated or fried for saganaki, which one is it?
Question 12 · Hard · 40 pts
Which sheep’s-milk cheese is associated with Slovakia?
Question 13 · Hard · 40 pts
Tilsit cheese originated in what historical region?
Question 14 · Hard · 40 pts
Which semi-soft cheese is associated with Denmark?
Question 15 · Hard · 40 pts
One of France’s oldest cheeses comes from Auvergne. What is it called?