Cheeses of the World Trivia

Cheeses of the World trivia explores the rich history, regional traditions, and surprising variety behind cheeses enjoyed across continents. From long-aged European classics to fresh local specialties, it offers a fun, family-friendly way to discover how culture, geography, and technique shape every wheel, wedge, and crumb.

Easy Cheeses of the World Trivia

13 questions

These easy Cheeses of the World trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

Question 1
Which cheese is famous for its large holes, often called eyes?
1. A.Brie
2. B.Feta
3. C.Cheddar
4. D.Emmental
Answer: Emmental
Emmental is well known for its large holes, commonly called eyes.
Question 2
Halloumi is most strongly associated with which island country?
1. A.Cyprus
2. B.Italy
3. C.France
4. D.Spain
Answer: Cyprus
Halloumi is strongly associated with Cyprus.
Question 3
What cheese is traditionally cured in brine?
1. A.Gouda
2. B.Mozzarella
3. C.Brie
4. D.Feta
Answer: Feta
Feta is traditionally cured in brine.
Question 4
Which cheese is commonly used in classic fondue recipes?
1. A.Mahón
2. B.Gruyère
3. C.Camembert
4. D.Halloumi
Answer: Gruyère
Gruyère is a common choice in classic fondue recipes.
Question 5
Mozzarella is a traditional cheese of which country?
1. A.France
2. B.England
3. C.Italy
4. D.Mexico
Answer: Italy
Mozzarella is a traditional cheese of Italy.
Question 6
Manchego is associated with which region of Spain?
1. A.Normandy
2. B.Menorca
3. C.Cheddar Gorge
4. D.La Mancha
Answer: La Mancha
Manchego is associated with the La Mancha region of Spain.
Question 7
Roquefort is what type of cheese from France?
1. A.A brined cheese
2. B.A fresh cheese
3. C.Blue cheese
4. D.A string cheese
Answer: A blue cheese
Roquefort is a blue cheese from France.
Question 8
Gouda is associated with which country?
1. A.Venezuela
2. B.Georgia
3. C.England
4. D.Netherlands
Answer: The Netherlands
Gouda is a cheese associated with the Netherlands.
Question 9
Cheddar takes its name from what place in England?
1. A.Menorca
2. B.Cheddar Gorge
3. C.La Mancha
4. D.Normandy
Answer: Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar takes its name from Cheddar Gorge in England.
Question 10
Parmigiano Reggiano comes from which country?
1. A.Mexico
2. B.Italy
3. C.France
4. D.Cyprus
Answer: Italy
Parmigiano Reggiano is a cheese from Italy.
Question 11
Brie is commonly identified as what kind of French cheese?
1. A.A soft-ripened cheese
2. B.A blue cheese
3. C.A string cheese
4. D.A brined cheese
Answer: A soft-ripened cheese
Brie is commonly identified is a soft-ripened French cheese.
Question 12
Camembert is traditionally linked with which part of France?
1. A.Menorca
2. B.Normandy
3. C.La Mancha
4. D.The Levant
Answer: Normandy
Camembert is traditionally linked with Normandy in France.
Question 13
In the U.S., Swiss cheese is often modeled on which cheese?
1. A.Roquefort
2. B.Akkawi
3. C.Mahón
4. D.Emmental
Answer: Emmental
Swiss cheese in the U.S. is often modeled on Emmental.

Cheeses of the World Family Trivia

12 questions

These family Cheeses of the World trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

Question 1
Which cheese is often used to make string cheese?
1. A.Swiss
2. B.Mozzarella
3. C.Cheddar
4. D.Gouda
Answer: Mozzarella
String cheese is often made from mozzarella.
Question 2
True or false: Cream cheese is a fresh cheese, not an aged one.?
Answer: True
Cream cheese is a fresh cheese rather than an aged one.
Question 3
Ricotta is traditionally made from what?
Answer: Whey
Ricotta is traditionally made from whey.
Question 4
Which cheese is widely used in Indian cuisine?
1. A.Brie
2. B.Edam
3. C.Havarti
4. D.Paneer
Answer: Paneer
Paneer is widely used in Indian cuisine.
Question 5
If you're making tiramisu, which Italian cheese is often used?
1. A.Provolone
2. B.Muenster
3. C.Mascarpone
4. D.Cotija
Answer: Mascarpone
Mascarpone is an Italian cheese often used in tiramisu.
Question 6
Which cheese has a mozzarella shell with a soft center?
Answer: Burrata
Burrata has a shell of mozzarella with a soft center.
Question 7
Cottage cheese is usually sold as what?
Answer: Fresh cheese curds
Cottage cheese is usually sold is fresh cheese curds.
Question 8
Monterey Jack first originated in which U.S. state?
Answer: California
Monterey Jack originated in California.
Question 9
Colby cheese was first made in which state?
Answer: Wisconsin
Colby cheese was first made in Wisconsin.
Question 10
Which English cheese is especially known for its orange color?
1. A.Jarlsberg
2. B.Ricotta
3. C.Burrata
4. D.Red Leicester
Answer: Red Leicester
Red Leicester is an English cheese known for its orange color.
Question 11
What cheese is often paired with fruitcake?
Answer: Wensleydale
Wensleydale is an English cheese often paired with fruitcake.
Question 12
At the cheese shop, which one is commonly sold in round shapes?
1. A.Mascarpone
2. B.Edam
3. C.Paneer
4. D.Limburger
Answer: Edam
Edam is commonly sold in round shapes.

Fun Cheeses of the World Trivia

13 questions

These fun Cheeses of the World trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

Question 1
What is the cheese-world term for the controlled aging and maturing of cheese?
Answer: Affinage
Affinage is the controlled aging and maturing of cheese.
Question 2
True or false: pasteurization was developed in the 19th century.?
Answer: True
Pasteurization was developed in the 19th century.
Question 3
Whose name lives on in the word pasteurization?
Answer: Louis Pasteur
Pasteurization is named after Louis Pasteur.
Question 4
Who is traditionally credited with helping develop Camembert?
Answer: Marie Harel
Marie Harel is traditionally credited with helping develop Camembert.
Question 5
Which Belgian abbey is associated with both Orval cheese and Orval beer?
Answer: Orval Abbey
Orval Abbey in Belgium is associated with the production of Orval cheese and beer.
Question 6
Who founded the French dairy company that later became Lactalis?
Answer: André Besnier
André Besnier founded the French dairy company that later became Lactalis.
Question 7
Which province is one of the places tied to Parmigiano Reggiano production?
Answer: Parma
Parma is one of the provinces tied to Parmigiano Reggiano production.
Question 8
Who helped popularize American-made goat cheese?
Answer: Laura Chenel
Laura Chenel helped popularize American-made goat cheese.
Question 9
Which Wisconsin cheese figure helped found Carr Valley Cheese?
Answer: Sid Cook
Sid Cook helped found Carr Valley Cheese in Wisconsin.
Question 10
Pleasant Ridge Reserve comes from which Wisconsin maker?
Answer: Uplands Cheese
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made by Uplands Cheese in Wisconsin.
Question 11
Graviera Naxou takes its name from which Greek island?
Answer: Naxos
Graviera Naxou is a cheese from the Greek island of Naxos.
Question 12
Which cheese is traditionally shaved into little rosettes instead of sliced into plain wedges?
Answer: Tête de Moine
Tête de Moine is traditionally shaved into rosettes.
Question 13
What cheese shares its name with a melted cheese dish?
Answer: Raclette
Raclette is both a cheese and a melted cheese dish.

Funny Cheeses of the World Trivia

13 questions

These funny Cheeses of the World trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

Question 1
In Emmental, what are the famous holes called when the cheese is feeling observant?
1. A.Eyes
2. B.Pockets
3. C.Dimples
4. D.Windows
Answer: They are called eyes.
The holes in Emmental are called eyes.
Question 2
What is the word for a person who loves cheese enough to deserve a tiny applause break?
Answer: A cheese lover may be called a turophile.
A cheese lover may be called a turophile.
Question 3
Some producers traditionally use cheese mites while aging which orange cheese?
1. A.Mimolette
2. B.Babybel
3. C.Emmental
4. D.Stinking Bishop
Answer: Mimolette.
Cheese mites are used in the traditional aging of Mimolette by some producers.
Question 4
Which traditional Sardinian cheese is known for live insect larvae, in case your cheese platter wanted a plot twist?
Answer: Casu marzu.
Casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian cheese known for live insect larvae.
Question 5
Which English cheese is so aromatic its name already sounds like an apology?
1. A.Mimolette
2. B.Stinking Bishop
3. C.Casu marzu
4. D.Babybel
Answer: Stinking Bishop.
Stinking Bishop is an English cheese with a famously pungent aroma.
Question 6
In English, queso Oaxaca is often shortened to what simpler name?
Answer: Oaxaca cheese.
The name queso Oaxaca is often shortened to Oaxaca cheese in English.
Question 7
Which cheese brand shows up wrapped like a tiny gift in distinctive red wax?
1. A.Babybel
2. B.Emmental
3. C.Mimolette
4. D.Stinking Bishop
Answer: Babybel.
Babybel cheeses are sold in distinctive red wax.
Question 8
In Wisconsin, what cheesy snack is famous enough to need no tuxedo, just a paper basket?
Answer: Cheese curds.
Cheese curds are famous in Wisconsin is a snack food.
Question 9
Fresh cheese curds often go by what playful nickname because of the sound they make?
1. A.Squeaky cheese
2. B.Bouncy cheese
3. C.Whistling cheese
4. D.Rubber cheese
Answer: Squeaky cheese.
Squeaky cheese is a nickname often used for fresh cheese curds.
Question 10
Which cheese product in the United States comes from an aerosol can, because subtlety was never the plan?
Answer: Spray cheese.
Spray cheese is sold in an aerosol can in the United States.
Question 11
What dish is traditionally eaten by dipping bread into melted cheese?
1. A.Cheese fondue
2. B.Mac and cheese
3. C.Grilled cheese
4. D.Cheesecake
Answer: Cheese fondue.
Cheese fondue is traditionally eaten by dipping bread into melted cheese.
Question 12
According to a long-running joke, what heavenly body is made of cheese?
Answer: The moon.
The moon is popularly joked about is being made of cheese.
Question 13
In cartoons and folklore, which animals are famously portrayed as cheese fans?
1. A.Squirrels
2. B.Mice
3. C.Rabbits
4. D.Foxes
Answer: Mice.
Mice are popularly associated with loving cheese in cartoons and folklore.

Hard Cheeses of the World Trivia

14 questions

These hard Cheeses of the World trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

Question 1
Which cheese is traditionally matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon?
1. A.Cabrales
2. B.Cantal
3. C.Appenzeller
4. D.Roquefort
Answer: Roquefort
Roquefort is the cheese specifically noted is being traditionally matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.
Question 2
The town that gave Gorgonzola its name is near which Italian city?
1. A.Milan
2. B.Turin
3. C.Naples
4. D.Bologna
Answer: Milan
The fact states that Gorgonzola takes its name from a town near Milan.
Question 3
What cheese is named for a town on the Asiago Plateau in Italy?
Answer: Asiago
Asiago is explicitly named for a town on the Asiago Plateau in Italy.
Question 4
Name the blue cheese from Asturias in Spain.?
Answer: Cabrales
Cabrales is the blue cheese listed is coming from Asturias in Spain.
Question 5
Spain’s Basque Country and Navarre are home to which smoked sheep’s-milk cheese?
1. A.Cantal
2. B.Idiazabal
3. C.Bryndza
4. D.Kefalotyri
Answer: Idiazabal
Idiazabal is described is a smoked sheep’s-milk cheese from Spain’s Basque Country and Navarre.
Question 6
Which sheep’s-milk cheese comes from the French Basque region and Béarn?
1. A.Ossau-Iraty
2. B.Idiazabal
3. C.Fiore Sardo
4. D.Vacherin Mont d'Or
Answer: Ossau-Iraty
Ossau-Iraty is the sheep’s-milk cheese tied to the French Basque region and Béarn.
Question 7
Which seasonal soft cheese comes from the Jura Mountains region?
1. A.Vacherin Mont d'Or
2. B.Appenzeller
3. C.Caerphilly
4. D.Abertam
Answer: Vacherin Mont d'Or
Vacherin Mont d'Or is a seasonal soft cheese from the Jura Mountains region.
Question 8
Aging with a herbal brine is a hallmark of which Swiss cheese?
1. A.Appenzeller
2. B.Sapsago
3. C.Tilsit
4. D.Danbo
Answer: Appenzeller
Appenzeller is the Swiss cheese noted for being washed with herbal brine during aging.
Question 9
Which Swiss cheese is green because it is flavored with blue fenugreek?
1. A.Cantal
2. B.Kasseri
3. C.Sapsago
4. D.Appenzeller
Answer: Sapsago
Sapsago is described is a green Swiss cheese flavored with blue fenugreek.
Question 10
If a Greek cheese is often grated or fried for saganaki, which one is it?
1. A.Idiazabal
2. B.Kefalotyri
3. C.Kasseri
4. D.Danbo
Answer: Kefalotyri
Kefalotyri is the hard Greek cheese specifically noted is often grated or fried for saganaki.
Question 11
Which sheep’s-milk cheese is associated with Slovakia?
1. A.Bryndza
2. B.Fiore Sardo
3. C.Ossau-Iraty
4. D.Kasseri
Answer: Bryndza
Bryndza is the sheep’s-milk cheese associated with Slovakia.
Question 12
Tilsit cheese originated in what historical region?
1. A.Béarn
2. B.East Prussia
3. C.Auvergne
4. D.Asturias
Answer: East Prussia
Tilsit cheese originated in East Prussia.
Question 13
Which semi-soft cheese is associated with Denmark?
1. A.Abertam
2. B.Caerphilly
3. C.Danbo
4. D.Appenzeller
Answer: Danbo
Danbo is the semi-soft cheese associated with Denmark.
Question 14
One of France’s oldest cheeses comes from Auvergne. What is it called?
1. A.Cantal
2. B.Roquefort
3. C.Ossau-Iraty
4. D.Vacherin Mont d'Or
Answer: Cantal
Cantal is described is one of France’s oldest cheeses and as coming from the Auvergne region.

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Easy Cheeses of the World Trivia

Which cheese is famous for its large holes, often called eyes?

Halloumi is most strongly associated with which island country?

What cheese is traditionally cured in brine?

Which cheese is commonly used in classic fondue recipes?

Mozzarella is a traditional cheese of which country?

Manchego is associated with which region of Spain?

Roquefort is what type of cheese from France?

Gouda is associated with which country?

Cheddar takes its name from what place in England?

Parmigiano Reggiano comes from which country?

Brie is commonly identified as what kind of French cheese?

Camembert is traditionally linked with which part of France?

In the U.S., Swiss cheese is often modeled on which cheese?

Cheeses of the World Family Trivia

Which cheese is often used to make string cheese?

True or false: Cream cheese is a fresh cheese, not an aged one.?

Ricotta is traditionally made from what?

Which cheese is widely used in Indian cuisine?

If you're making tiramisu, which Italian cheese is often used?

Which cheese has a mozzarella shell with a soft center?

Cottage cheese is usually sold as what?

Monterey Jack first originated in which U.S. state?

Colby cheese was first made in which state?

Which English cheese is especially known for its orange color?

What cheese is often paired with fruitcake?

At the cheese shop, which one is commonly sold in round shapes?

Fun Cheeses of the World Trivia

What is the cheese-world term for the controlled aging and maturing of cheese?

True or false: pasteurization was developed in the 19th century.?

Whose name lives on in the word pasteurization?

Who is traditionally credited with helping develop Camembert?

Which Belgian abbey is associated with both Orval cheese and Orval beer?

Who founded the French dairy company that later became Lactalis?

Which province is one of the places tied to Parmigiano Reggiano production?

Who helped popularize American-made goat cheese?

Which Wisconsin cheese figure helped found Carr Valley Cheese?

Pleasant Ridge Reserve comes from which Wisconsin maker?

Graviera Naxou takes its name from which Greek island?

Which cheese is traditionally shaved into little rosettes instead of sliced into plain wedges?

What cheese shares its name with a melted cheese dish?

Funny Cheeses of the World Trivia

In Emmental, what are the famous holes called when the cheese is feeling observant?

What is the word for a person who loves cheese enough to deserve a tiny applause break?

Some producers traditionally use cheese mites while aging which orange cheese?

Which traditional Sardinian cheese is known for live insect larvae, in case your cheese platter wanted a plot twist?

Which English cheese is so aromatic its name already sounds like an apology?

In English, queso Oaxaca is often shortened to what simpler name?

Which cheese brand shows up wrapped like a tiny gift in distinctive red wax?

In Wisconsin, what cheesy snack is famous enough to need no tuxedo, just a paper basket?

Fresh cheese curds often go by what playful nickname because of the sound they make?

Which cheese product in the United States comes from an aerosol can, because subtlety was never the plan?

What dish is traditionally eaten by dipping bread into melted cheese?

According to a long-running joke, what heavenly body is made of cheese?

In cartoons and folklore, which animals are famously portrayed as cheese fans?

Hard Cheeses of the World Trivia

Which cheese is traditionally matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon?

The town that gave Gorgonzola its name is near which Italian city?

What cheese is named for a town on the Asiago Plateau in Italy?

Name the blue cheese from Asturias in Spain.?

Spain’s Basque Country and Navarre are home to which smoked sheep’s-milk cheese?

Which sheep’s-milk cheese comes from the French Basque region and Béarn?

Which seasonal soft cheese comes from the Jura Mountains region?

Aging with a herbal brine is a hallmark of which Swiss cheese?

Which Swiss cheese is green because it is flavored with blue fenugreek?

If a Greek cheese is often grated or fried for saganaki, which one is it?

Which sheep’s-milk cheese is associated with Slovakia?

Tilsit cheese originated in what historical region?

Which semi-soft cheese is associated with Denmark?

One of France’s oldest cheeses comes from Auvergne. What is it called?

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