International Foods

In which of the following regions would one be most likely to find coconuts, tomatoes, and tiger prawns being used in the cuisine?

Southern region

The first explorer from Europe to land in the Caribbean was commissioned to sail by which of the following countries?

Spain

France is bordered by which of the following countries?

Spain, German, Italy Switzerland, and Belgium

Which of the following is made by wrapping a thin pastry around the central ingredients before baking?

Strudel

Which of the following foods was not introduced into the Middle East from Ashkenazi Jews?

Tabbouleh

This region is known for producing excellent cheese and is home to most of the cattle in Mexico.

The North

True or False Slavic peoples are found from the northern to the southern reaches of Europe.

True

True or False Southern Italian cuisine uses more dried pasta than does the northern.

True

True or False The Austrians introduced into Germany many foods typical of this region.

True

True or False The French revolution played a significant role in the development of the restaurant industry in France.

True

True or False The Spanish introduced pork, beef, and lamb to the Mexican diet.

True

True or False The cuisine of China is one of the world's most efficient in terms of the fuel used in cooking.

True

True or False The farming technique conucos was an agricultural practice of the indigenous Caribbean culture.

True

True or False The states along the Gulf coast reveal influences from African slaves who were held in the Caribbean.

True

True or False The techniques for sausage making are believed to have been introduced into Germany by the Romans.

True

True or False According to the religious edicts of Juda-ism, foods that are considered to be neutral under the guidelines of kashruth are known as pareve foods.

True

True or False One of the significant historical roles of the Middle East in the development of the cuisines of the world was the development of agriculture.

True

True or False Rastafarian followers in Jamaica practice vegetarianism.

True

True or False The most common meat used in German cuisine is pork.

True

True or False The regions most closely associated with Italian cuisine are the southeastern Mediterranean region and the southeastern Alpine region, as both of these regions contain areas that were once a part of Italy.

True

This region of Greece is known for the honey it produces...

Western Greece

In which of the following regions would one be most likely to find mandarins and bamboo shoots being used in the cuisine?

Western inland region

This native Greek ingredient is used to make fava ....

Yellow lentils

In what region of Germany is pumpernickel bread considered to be a local specialty?

Central region

Which of the following foods would not have been found in the diet of a Spaniard prior to the "discovery" of the Americas?

Pa amb tomaquet

Which of the following terms is derived from a Spanish word that means native or indigenous and has come to mean a blend of the cultures and cuisines in this part of the world?

Creole

Which of the following is not an Italian cheese?

Culatello

True or False Italian cuisine is similar to French cuisine in that the consistency of classics is very similar from on region to the next.

False

True or False One of the native groups living in the Caribbean prior to the arrival of Europeans was the Mayans.

False

True or False Rice was introduced to the Chinese by Eastern Indians.

False

True or False Romania is named as such because the majority of the population is made up of the Roma people.

False

True or False Slaves brought into the Caribbean to work in the plantations came mostly from South Africa.

False

True or False The Black Forest of Germany is located in the norther portion of the country.

False

True or False The finest cured prosciutto must be aged for six months.

False

True or False The northern section of Mexico is known for the use of corn tortillas, habaneros, and pork in the local cuisine.

False

True or False Germany had a significant influence in the development of the cuisines of the Middle East.

False

True or False Greek cuisines is well known for the large amount of preserved items used in the daily diet.

False

True or False In France, the three products of cheese, charcuterie, and pasta are sometimes referred to as the "trinity",because these foods make up a significant portion of the daily diet

False

True or False The Magyar people migrated from Asia to the Balkan Peninsula, where they now are a majority population.

False

True or False The cuisine of China relies on just a few cooking methods that are used in all preparations.

False

True or False The cuisines of the Middle East can be characterized as contrary cuisines that adopt much of today's newer styles and trends.

False

Which of the following famous French chefs is credited with being a major influence on what was to become known as nouvelle cuisine?

Fernand Point

During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, from which of the following countries were chefs being imported to Germany to serve in the royal courts?

France

What generalization about pasta in Italy is true?

Pasta in the north is made with egg and often fresh, and pasta in the south is typically dried

What significant historical figure is known for pushing the acceptance of the potato in Germany after its introduction in Europe?

Frederick the Great

Greece has nearly this many islands ...

2,000

The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is famous for producing what products?

Aceto balsamico, Parmesan, and proscuitto de parma

This historic figure's rul e resulted in the use of some common spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, in Greek cuisine...

Alexander the Great

In which of the following regions/countries would you most be most likely to see bulgar and boreks on a menu?

Balkan peninsula

Which of the following cooking methods is credited to the native population of the Caribbean?

Barbequing

This ingredient is now a common stale in Greek cuisine native to the Americas...

Bell peppers

This is a dish of stewed lamb with chiles whose name translates to "a mess."

Birria

Which starch staple is most common in the cuisines of the Middle East?

Bread

Which of the following is not Italian Salami?

Casumarzu

Which of the following groups introduced vegetarianism to China through its religion?

Eastern Indians

In which of the following regions would one be most likely to find pork and catfish being used in the cuisine?

Eastern central region

Slaves were captured from South Africa to work in the plantations of the Caribbean.

False

True or False Baja California has a very wet climate that yields a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

False

True or False Fernand Point was known for his reluctance to share his knowledge with others.

False

True or False German cuisine is known for its complexity and refinement.

False

True or False If a menu item included the term fritto on it, you would know that it was stuffed.

False

True or False In China, food is typically served on individual plates, as is common here in the United States.

False

True or False It is important to allow the development of gluten when making corn tortillas.

False

In which of the following regions/countries would you most be most likely to see gulyas and paprikas on a menu?

Hungary

Which of the following religions is dominant in the Middle East?

Islam

Which of the following countries has a population that is not predominantly Muslim (followers of the Islamic religion)?

Israel

Catherine de' Medici is credited with bringing to France a number of customs and foods from her home country, including the process of whipping air into cream and folding this into other foods, known as a mousse or mousseline. What country did she arrive from?

Italy

Which of the following cheeses are common in Greek cuisine?

Mitzithra

A sauce or marinade made from a blend of Seville orange juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil is called what?

Mojo

If you wanted to make guacamole n the authentic manner, you would need which of the following?

Molcajete

In which of the following regions would one be most likely to find millet and sorghum being used in the cuisine?

Northeastern region

Which of the following ingredients were used in ancient Greek cuisine?

Olives Octopus Figs Grapes

In which of the following regions/countries would you most be most likely to see kielbasa and bigos on a menu?

Poland

Which of the following foods would not have been found in the diet of Native Americans in Mexico prior to the arrival of the Europeans?

Pozole

Which of the following is not one of the foods that Germany is known for?

Rice dishes

In which of the following regions/countries would you most be most likely to see ciorbas and filled pastries on a menu?

Romania

Which of the following two regions are islands?

Sardinia and Sicily

In which region would you likely be if the local menus included rich cream, apples, calvados, excellent shellfish, and galettes?

The northwestern coast region

In which region would you most likely find local products that included truffles, roquefort cheese, confit, and fine hams?

The southwestern region

Which of the following cultures is believed to have introduced the preservation method of fermenting cabbage that is now so common in Germany in the production of sauerkraut?

The tartars

True or False A number of European classics are thought to have been created in Greece, including mayonnaise.

True

True or False Breads are commonly made specifically for religious holidays.

True

True or False Grappa is made from the leftover product of wine making.

True

True or False In the northern portion of China, it would not be odd to see breads, noodles, and dumplings as the main starches

True

True or False Italian influences in the region are partly explained by a royal wedding.

True

True or False One of the significant influences of the Roman Empire on the development of French cuisine was their introduction to and expertise in win making.

True