TIM 102 - Chapter 15

What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine? a. California b. Arizona c. New Mexico d. Wyoming

a. California

Approximately how much money per capita is spent on food for households with incomes below $20,000 a year? a. $2,000 b. $1,000 c. $1,400 d. $3,500 e. $5,000

c. $1,400

True or False Native Americans taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads.

True

True or False Technically "wild rice" is not rice.

True

What is the term used to describe American home-style food prepared with local ingredients? a. local cuisine b. regional fare c. majority food habits d. comfort foods e. provincial cuisine

b. regional fare

Who were the first European explorers to settle the South Atlantic states after arriving in Florida? a. English b. Cubans c. Spanish d. Italians e. Italians

c. Spanish

What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas? a. wheat b. corn c. beef d. poultry e. soybeans

c. beef

True or False California is known as "America's breadbasket"

False

True or False EIsconsin can thank the Swedish immigrants for the dairies and breweries for which this state is famous.

False

True or False Most of the land in Hawaii is devoted to sugar cane production and the many sugar can plantations continue to be a major economic driving force.

False

True or False The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population.

False

True or False The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida

False

True or False In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture

False

True or False The American South is notable for its high number of Protestants

True

True or False When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy.

True

Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its affluence and important rice crop? a. Eastern b. Western c. Southern d. Central e. Mountain

a. Eastern

What European settlers are primarily responsible for the Cajun fare that is synonymous with Louisiana? a. French b. English c. Greek d. Italian e. Spanish

a. French

Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines? a. French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American b. French, English colonial, African, and Native American c. French, Spanish, and Native American d. French, Portuguese, African, and Native American e. French, African, Spanish, and English

a. French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American

What region of the U.S. is known for its bean dishes, in particular baked beans and bean pot? a. New England b. South c. West d. Midwest e. Southwest

a. New England

What state is third, after California and Washington, in wine production? a. New York b. Washington c. Oregon d. Missouri e. New Hampshire

a. New York

What part of the United States has a lower percentage of persons under age 15 and a higher percentage over age 65 compared to national averages? a. Northeast b. West c. South d. Midwest e. Northwest

a. Northeast

Who are the peoples who cultivated corn, beans, chile peppers, and squash in the West prior to European contact? a. Pueblo b. Incas c. Spanish d. Navajo e. Inuit

a. Pueblo

In what state are oyster roasts a favorite? a. South Carolina b. Florida c. Delaware d. West Virginia e. Maryland

a. South Carolina

In what state were the first breweries founded? a. Wisconsin b. Colorado c. Philadelphia d. New York e. Oregon

a. Wisconsin

What is the dominant agricultural activity of the Mountain states? a. cattle and sheep ranching b. fruit and vegetable production c. fish farming d. dairy production e. bee keeping and honey production

a. cattle and sheep ranching

What is the traditional lunch specialty "meal in a turnover," which is popular in Michigan? a. pasties b. empanada c. swarma d. pierogi e. panettone

a. pasties

Ohio is well-known nationally for its Cincinnati chili, an all-beef version created by _____ immigrants. a. Polish b. Greek and Macedonian c. Middle Eastern d. Latino and African American e. German

b. Greek and Macedonian

What state is noteworthy for its commercial hog farms, which make it the number one producer of pork in the nation? a. Missouri b. Iowa c. Arkansas d. Kansas e. Texas

b. Iowa

What type of regional rare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food? a. Southern b. Midwestern c. Coastal d. Southwestern e. Northeastern

b. Midwestern

The first ice cream parlor was founded in a. New York. b. Pennsylvania. c. Maryland. d. New Jersey. e. Vermont.

b. Pennsylvania

Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.? a. Midwest b. South Atlantic c. Northwest d. Southwest e. New England

b. South Atlantic

What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese? a. California b. Wisconsin c. Kansas d. Texas e. Iowa

b. Wisconsin

New England desserts a. were usually rich and based on creams and sugar. b. were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys. c. were not typically eaten because of Puritan influences. d. typically had hard apple cider as one of the ingredients. e. were flour-based, like cakes and cookies.

b. were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys.

What state is known for its whiskey being aged in charred oak barrels? a. Ohio b. Louisiana c. Kentucky d. Delaware e. Maryland

c. Kentucky

French Acadians from Canada relocated to what state at the end of the 18th century? a. New York State b. Rhode Island c. Louisiana d. North Carolina e. Georgia

c. Louisiana

What region of the U.S. prefers foods that are prepared by roasting, boiling, and stewing and are simply made? a. Southwest b. Mid-Atlantic c. New England d. South e. Northwest

c. New England

Which Northeast region includes the state of Rhode Island? a. Mid-Atlantic b. Coastal c. New England d. Cape Cod e. Mountain

c. New England

Which state is often called the "garden basket" of New York due to its numerous commercial crops? a. Virginia b. Florida c. New Jersey d. Nebraska e. Iowa

c. New Jersey

Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side? a. Kansas b. Oklahoma c. Texas d. New Mexico e. Missouri

c. Texas

What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century? a. Northeast b. Midwest c. West d. South e. Eastern Mountain

c. West

An abundance of simple foods means hospitality in the West North Central Midwest region because a. of the Puritan influences. b. of the German influence of the settlers. c. of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas. d. homesteaders believed "simple is simply best." e. simple foods were easier to share among trappers and traders.

c. of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas.

What is the main commodity in Alaska? a. reindeer b. game c. seafood d. gold e. oil

c. seafood

What ethnic group is one of the most notable in the northern Mountain states and known for sheep ranching? a. Mormons b. Amish c. Roman Catholic Italians d. Basques e. Mexicans

d. Basques

In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state? a. Florida b. Georgia c. Virginia d. Delaware e. Texas

d. Delaware

What region of the U.S. has the largest percentage of whites in the nation? a. Northeast b. South c. West d. Midwest e. Northwest

d. Midwest

What state is the leading producer of catfish in the nation? a. Arkansas b. Florida c. Texas d. Mississippi e. South Carolina

d. Mississippi

What religion is notable for its high numbers of adherents in the South? a. Catholic b. Lutheran c. Mormon d. Protestant e. Orthodox

d. Protestant

What region of the U.S. is home to the highest percentage of the population? a. West b. Northeast c. Midwest d. South e. New England

d. South

What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population who are Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans? a. Northeast b. Midwest c. South d. West e. Northwest

d. West

In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found? a. North Dakota b. Texas c. Florida d. Wisconsin e. Kentucky

d. Wisconsin

What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains? a. West b. Midwest c. South d. Northeast e. Southwest

b. Midwest

Northeastern states share a. geographical features that are the same across all states. b. a climate that is the same across all of the states. c. ethnic similarities in all of the states. d. an early history of interactions with Native American societies. e. a rugged coastline with many protected bays.

d. an early history of interactions with Native American societies.

Plantations in the South were generally a. owned by middle-class French immigrants. b. owned by middle-class English immigrants. c. not self-sufficient in either food stuffs or household goods. d. self-sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products. e. dependent on neighboring plantations to share African slaves.

d. self-sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products.

What vegetable popular in Arizona is a relative of the ground cherry and looks like a green tomato? a. jicama b. ancho c. flan d. tomatillo e. taro

d. tomatillo

What food is favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch and is actually called Mennonite pod peas? a. green peas b. soybeans c. snow peas d. split peas e. sugar peas

e. sugar peas