Build a Perfect Pizza and We’ll Guess What State You Live In!

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Build a Perfect Pizza and We’ll Guess What State You Live In!
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About This Quiz

You've got your state birds, state flowers and state nicknames, but do you know what should really be included in this list? A state pizza. That's because each state in the US is known for their own variation of this savory pie. And that's exactly what we're going to celebrate in this tasty quiz: pizza!

As you probably know, pizza is generally comprised of a crust, sauce, cheese and all kinds of toppings. It is then (usually) baked in an oven so that all the flavors blend together harmoniously. In somewhere like Texas, you might find flavors that remind you of your favorite BBQ joint (especially with toppings like BBQ sauce, ranch, chicken and roasted red peppers). But if you head up north to Illinois, you'll be greeted with the famous deep-dish pizzas. With the sauce on top of plenty of cheese, proteins, veggies and a very thick crust, this style of pizza puts a unique spin on traditional favorites. So the real question for today is: what state do you currently live in? Whether it's New York with their famous "plain" pizzas or Michigan with their Detroit-style pies, you'll get to build your very own savory creation with this yummy quiz! 

1 - pizza crust
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Which of these crusts is the clear choice when building a pizza?
Thin crust
Thick crust
Wood-fired crust
Flatbread crust

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2 - pizza chain
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Well, looks like you just burned your pizza in the oven. What famous chain will you go to instead?
Joe's Pizza
Giordano's
I'll stick to Pizza Hut or Domino's.
California Pizza Kitchen

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3 - pineapple pizza
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Which of these unconventional toppings will you sprinkle on this pie?
Basil
Clams
Pineapples
Figs

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4 - large pizza
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How big or small do you want this pizza to be?
Large
Extra large
Medium
Small

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5 - bbq pizza
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If you ran out of tomato sauce, what other type of sauce would you use instead?
Alfredo
You can't have pizza without the tomato sauce.
BBQ
Pesto

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6 - pizza sauce
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Ideally, a perfect pizza sauce should be ...
Salty
Rich
Sweet
Mild

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7 - cheese pizza
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Would you like to add some cheese to your perfect pizza?
Cheddar or parm
Mozzarella
Provolone
Ricotta

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8 - spicy toppings
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What kind of spicy topping will add some fire to this pie?
Red pepper flakes
Pepperoncini
I'll just stick to regular bell peppers.
Jalapeños

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9 - Wood-fired oven
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What's actually the best way to cook a yummy pizza?
Traditional oven
Doesn't matter, as long as I use a pizza pan.
Wood-fired oven
Grill

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10 - pizza
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Overall, what's the most important element of this popular food?
The cheese
The sauce
The crust
The toppings

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11 - seasoning
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Would you like to add some seasonings to this dish?
Dried oregano
Red pepper flakes
No, thank you
Just salt and pepper

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12 - fruit on a pizza
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How do you personally feel about putting fruit on a pizza?
I'm not a huge fan of it.
What a waste of a fruit!
That sounds like a great idea.
I guess it depends on the type of fruit.

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13 - Sicilian pizza
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What's your preferred style: Sicilian or Neapolitan?
Sicilian
Neither, I like putting my own unique spin on pizzas.
I enjoy both.
Neapolitan

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14 - protein on pizza
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Can you pick just one type of tasty protein from this list?
Pepperoni
Sausage
Pulled pork
I like vegetarian pizzas.

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15 - garlic
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Would you describe yourself as a huge fan of garlic?
I like garlic in the tomato sauce or pizza crust.
Not really
A little is fine, but not too much.
Of course, I love fresh garlic.

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16 - alternative crust
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If you're feeling adventurous, then how about trying one of these popular crust alternatives?
Polenta pizza crust
Zucchini pizza crust
Cauliflower pizza crust
Quinoa pizza crust

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17 - Onions
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Which of these veggies would instantly ruin your creation?
Olives
Broccoli
Onions
Mushrooms

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18 - pizza at a party
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If you were going to host a party, what kind of pizza would you order for the crowd?
Margherita pizza
Meat lovers pizza
Hawaiian pizza
Supreme pizza

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19 - pizza with sides
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Pizza may be great on its own, but which of these side dishes makes the whole meal taste better?
Breadsticks
Chicken wings
Fries or onion rings
Salad

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20 - breakfast pizza
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When you hear the phrase "breakfast pizza," what feeling comes to mind?
Disappointment
Indifference
Confusion
Happiness

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21 - sauce below or above
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Should the tomato sauce be located above or below the toppings?
What the heck? Below the toppings!
Above the toppings, it tastes better.
It doesn't matter, a pizza will taste the same.
It depends on the style of pizza.

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22 - pizza bianca
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Which of these international "pizzas" would you like to munch on?
Sfincione pizza (very thick crust) from Sicily
Zapiekanka (pizza baguette) from Poland
Pizza bianca (plain pizza bread) from Rome
Adjaruli khachapuri (cheese/egg bread) from Georgia

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23 - traditional pizza or experimental
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Are you more traditional or experimental with your pizza choices?
Traditional
I incorporate a mix of both.
It depends on my mood.
Experimental

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24 - parma ham pizza
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Which of these pricey pizza toppings would make your creation the star of any show?
Parma ham
Lobster
Dutch sour cherries
Truffle oil

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25 - dessert pizza
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How about throwing out your favorite pizza for a dessert pizza instead?
What? Absolutely not!
Well, what's on this dessert pizza?
Sure, why not?
Why not have both?

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26 - hipster pizza
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How does this hipster-looking pizza seem to you?
Weird
Gross
Just OK
Amazing

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27 - Iced tea
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What type of beverage would you like on the side?
Soda
Lemonade
Iced tea
Sparkling water

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28 - reheat pizza
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What's the best way to reheat some leftover pizza?
I would just throw that old pizza away.
Microwave
Oven
Frying pan

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29 - Italy
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Which of these countries would you like to visit for a yummy slice of pie?
Italy
Denmark
France
Canada

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30 - Pepperoni pizza
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If you could pick just one of these toppings for a pizza, which would you choose?
Pepperoni
Bell peppers
Ham
Arugula

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