Round or square? Red sauce or white? Butter-garlic or garlic-parmesan? From food carts to niche pizzerias to frozen cardboard varieties, pizza remains a staple for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Gooey cheese, piles of toppings, and whatever else you desire. Any way you slice it, there’s something for every pie-maker in this pizza quiz. Whether you fold a giant slice in half and eat it like a sandwich or grab a fork and dive into a deep dish, pizza is one of those foods that unites even the most bitter rivals.
Head to your favorite pizzeria, even if it’s your kitchen, grab some friends and family, and settle in for some fun. Serve up a slice of deliciousness and take a bite out of these pizza trivia questions and answers.
Craving more trivia questions? Check out our American food, beer, and fast food trivia. Of course, you could always attempt some general food questions to see how you fare.
What term is used for the gooey layer between the base and toppings of a pizza that chefs want to avoid?
Raw Dough
Quick Cooked Pie
The Gum Line
The Slime Line
What changed about pizza in 1933?
Stuffed Crust
It Was Banned
Toppings Were Introduced
Individual Slices Were Sold
What day is the most popular for ordering pizza in the US?
Christmas
Valentine’s Day
Super Bowl Sunday
Halloween
What is the most popular pizza topping in the United States?
Pepperoni
Sausage
Pineapple
Mushrooms
What famous actor started as a pizza delivery driver?
Adam Sandler
Ben Stiller
Will Smith
Bill Murray
Which holiday do Americans eat the least amount of pizza?
Thanksgiving
Easter
Christmas
Fourth of July
When is national pizza month in the United States?
October
June
December
August
What is America’s oldest pizza place called?
Totonno’s Pizzeria
Papa’s Tomato Pies
Lombardi’s
Giordano’s
Where did Hawaiian pizza originate?
Ontario
Italy
Hawaii
California
What type of cheese has been scientifically proven to be ideal for pizza?
Provolone
Colby Jack
Mozzarella
Romano
In which region of the United States did pizza first become popular in the 1800s?
Mid West
South East
North East
North West
What is a folded pizza called?
A Stromboli
A Calzone
A Pizza Roll
A Hot Pocket
Which day of the week is the most popular for ordering pizza?
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
After which event did pizza begin to take off in terms of popularity and production in the United States?
World War II
The Great Famine
World War I
The Great Depression
What was the original shape of pizza?
Hexagon
Semi-Circle
Circle
Square
When was the first pizzeria opened in the United States?
1874
1923
1899
1905
In which country was pizza first made?
Italy
China
Germany
France
Until 2011, what did the US government consider pizza as?
A Vegetable
Dairy
A Type of Bread
A Fruit
Which famous pizza chain first began in the back of a broom closet?
Papa John’s
Pat’s Pizzeria
Little Caesars
Domino’s
Where did the deep-dish pizza originate?
Boston
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Which pizza chain delivered the first pizza to space via a Russian rocket?
Papa Murphy’s
Domino’s
Pizza Hut
Papa John’s
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