TIM 102. CHAPTER 15. REGIONAL AMERICAS

What cuisine was created by the French Acadians?

Cajun

Which of the following is the Midwest most associated with?

Agricultural productivity

In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture. (T/F)

False

Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines?

French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American

What process has greatly improved agriculture and crop/food production throughout the West?

Improved irrigation methods

The sweetener most associated with Northeast and the Native Americans is

Maple Syrup

Which state(s) is/are known for the production of wild rice?

Minnesota

What country were the Basque people originally from?

Spain

Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side?

Texas

Georgia is known for peach pie and peanuts (T/F)

True

Maryland is known for crab cakes (T/F)

True

Virginia is famous for Smithfield hams (T/F)

True

What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population who are Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans?

West

Which state has the highest death rate in the US?

West Virgina

Which state has the highest rate of heavy drinking in the US?

Wisconsin

An abundance of simple foods means hospitality in the West North Central Midwest region because

of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas

Plantations in the South were generally

self sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products.

Who were the Pennsylvania Dutch?

German immigrants in Pennsylvania

Which state is often called the "garden basket" of New York due to its numerous commercial crops?

New Jersey

Which of the following is NOT associated with New England?

Shrimp

In what region do most Americans live?

South

New England desserts

were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys

What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine?

California

Notable numbers of which group live in the South?

Christians

What liquid is red eye gravy made with?

Coffee

Which of the following is not an accurate statement?

Corn is a popular crop along the coastal areas of the South

The state of Wisconsin is best known for its production of what food?

Dairy products

In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?

Delaware