Internacional final
What is nuoc mam, which is used as a seasoning in many Vietnamese dishes? Select one: a. Pickled cabbage b. Spice mixture containing hot chilis and dried herbs c. Fish sauce d. Dried berries
C. Fish sauce
What famous sweet dessert the Moorish Rule influenced in Sicily
Cannolis
Couscous is a type of fried doughnut.
False
Which country has the fifth largest population in the world and largest archipelago?
indonesia
What cooking methods are most prevalent in the Middle East?
A carry-over from the nomads roaming the dessert and cooking over fire grilling and braising are the most prevalent cooking methods . larger pieces of meat are grilled whole while smaller pieces are skewered and grilled . braising entails placing any available ingredients in a pot with liquid and slowly cooking it over a fire.
Which vegetable was introduced to the Middle East thanks to thriving trade with India? Question 6 Select one: a. Eggplant b. Tomato c. Potato d. Green pepper
A. Eggplant
Which famous French chef is given credit for the 1900 culinary movement represented by lighter, more naturally prepared dishes known as nouvelle cuisines? Select one: a. Ferdinand Point b. Auguste Escoffier c. Guillaume Tirel d. Antoine Carême
A. Ferdinand Point
Which of the following countries borders Spain and shares the same climate and general geography? Question 11 Select one: a. France b. Italy c. Germany d. Switzerland
A. France
Which of the following is a type of blue cheese made in Italy? Select one: a. Gorgonzola b. Roquefort c. Stilton d. Gouda
A. Gorgonzola
Dolmades in Israel are likely to be wrapped with what type of edible leaves? Question 4 Select one: a. Grape b. Banana c. Ti d. Cabbage
A. Grape
The Roman Empire introduced Italians to foods from these far reaching places. Select one: a.Greece and Asia Minor b. Canada and Nova Scotia c. South Africa and Mozambique d. Iceland and Greenland
A. Greece and Asia Minor
Which European nation introduced chili peppers to Koreans which dramatically changed the way they eat Select one: a. Portugal b. France c. Spain d. Germany
A. Portugal
What name is given to the cone-shaped clay oven that Indians use to cook skewered meats and flatbreads? Question 1 Select one: a. Tandoor b. Tangine c. Dutch oven d. Cataplana
A. Tandoor
What cut or type of meat is used for the popular Italian dish known as ossobuco? Select one: a. Veal shanks b. Lamb chops c. Veal scaloppini d. Beef Tongue
A. Veal shanks
What type of dishes is prescribed by Buddhist beliefs throughout Japan and Korea? Select one: a. Vegetarian dishes b. Pickled meats and seafood c. Meat and seafood dishes d. Seafood dishes
A. Vegetarian dishes
What fruit is used to produce the famous brandy from Normandy known as calvados? Select one: a. Pears b. Cherries c. Grapes d. Apples
Answ: Apples
What is the cooking fat of choice in the south of France along the Mediterranean Sea?
Answ: oil
A distinctive and sad form of blues in Spain is: Select one: a. flamenco b. fado c. habanera d. frito
B. Fado
Which European country owes a lot of its culinary heritage to its Middle Eastern neighbors, with similar food ingredients and products ending up in their kitchens? Question 7 Select one: a. Switzerland b. Greece c. Austria d. Italy
B. Greece
What gives Kobe beef that are raised in northern Japan their delicate texture and rich flavor? Select one: a. They are killed while still young and tender. b. They are pampered with beer and messages. c. They are fed high quality grains and corn. d. The high altitude where they graze
B. They are pampered with beer and messages.
What is the cooking fat of choice in the north of France and the rest of France?
Butter
Which of the following describes the climate in the north central part of Africa just south of the Sahara desert? Select one: a. Hot, dry summers and winters, rainy springs b. Hot, dry winters and rainy summers c. Hot, dry summers and rainy winters d. Rain forest climate with heavy rains and high humidity
C Hot, dry summers and rainy winters
From which French region do the two famous braised dishes, boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin, originate? Select one: a. Ile de France b. Brittany c.Burgundy d. Normandy
C. Burgundy
What type of oil is preferred for stir-frying in Southeast Asia? Question 10 Select one: a. Peanut b. Palm c. Coconut d. Corn
C. Coconut
Where in Africa did the first permanent civilizations develop over 6,000 years ago? Select one: a. Morocco b. Nigeria c. Egypt d. South Africa
C. Egypt
The French dish called choucroute, which contains sauerkraut, sausages, meats and boiled potatoes, was influenced by which group of people? Select one: a. Spanish b. Roman c. German d. Moorish
C. German
Which invading culture to the British Isles was responsible for introducing smoking and salt curing as a way of preserving seafood and particularly fish? Select one: a. French invasion b. German invasion c. Nordic invasion (Vikings) d. Roman invasion
C. Nordic invasion (Vikings)
With a mixture of Muslim and Jewish beliefs dominating the Middle East, what meat is not often served in Middle Eastern restaurants? Question 1 Select one: a. Veal b. ) Lamb c. Pork d. Beef
C. Pork
Which of the following types of venison would you expect to find on a Scandinavian menu? Select one: a. Mule deer b. White tailed deer c. Reindeer d. Spring buck
C. Reindeer
What are the names of Italy's two largest islands? Select one: a. Malta and Madeira b. Marsala and Crete c. Sicily and Sardinia d. Corsica and Atlantis
C. Silicy and Sardinia
What are raita in Indian cuisine, usually served as cool accompaniments to otherwise spicy foods? Select one: a. Sweet pickle relish b. A form of rice pudding c. Yogurt based salads d. Indian ice cream
C. Yogurt based salad
What is the Chinese word for stir-frying?
Chao or stir-frying developed as a way to save the scarce cooking fuel. cutting the food into small pieces and cooking rapidly over high heat required the least amount of cooking time and, therefore, used less fuel.
What two countries border the country of Korea from the north and influence the separation of North and South Korea?
China and Russia
What is the traditional way of serving foods in China which allows guests to choose the foods that meet their own needs and desires? Select one: a. On large platters with vegetable, protein and starches piled high in the center b. Foods served in courses that repeat themselves throughout the meal c. An assortment of items that are chosen one at a time allowing the guest to enjoy each bite d. An assortment of hot and cold items all served at the same time
D. An assortment of hot and cold items all served at the same time
What did the Roman conquerors plant along the banks of the Rhine and Mosel rivers to quench their thirst for fermented beverages? Select one: a. Barley b. Corn c. Hops d. Grape vines
D. Grape vines
Which European country shares a lot of its culinary heritage with its Middle Eastern neighbors with similar food ingredients and products? Select one: a. Switzerland b. Austria c. Italy d. Greece
D. Greece
What neighboring country because of its close proximity influenced Finnish cuisine more than the other Scandinavian countries? Select one: a. France b. Germany c. Switzerland d. Russia
D. Russia
What recommendations were made by Chinese physicians in 700 AD that influenced Chinese people to eat more grains and vegetables than meat? Select one: a. The belief that some foods came from the devil and should be avoided b. These physicians were also farmers who wanted to promote their crops. c. Animals were considered sacred. d. The belief that people needed to eat a balance of foods, flavors and textures
D. The belief that people needed to eat a balance of foods, flavors and textures
Which invading culture introduced the people living in Israel to the technique of grilling meat on short wooden or metal skewers? Question 10 Select one: a. Roman b. Greek c. Egypt d. Turkey
D. Turkey
Because a large percentage of the people of Thailand practice Buddhism, this type of entrée dominates most restaurant menus. Select one: a. Boiled meat and potatoes b. Grilled sea food c. Beef noodle soups d. Vegetarian
D. Vegetarían
Name countries that border Germany?
Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic,Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Russia Lithuania and France
Early Dutch settlers in South Africa first introduced natives to hot chili peppers such as the piri-piri pepper from Brazil. Select
False
What role do grains and legumes play in this cuisine?
Grains and legumes form the foundation of the middle eastern diet. Bread is the staff of life and every Middle Eastern meal includes some type of bread. In some areas of the Middle East, almost all entrees incorporate rice and it often appears as a side dish too.
What is does the term "Haute Cuisine" mean?
High cooking
Define the term "Sambal"?
Indonesian hot sauce accompanies every meal
What did the Vikings contribute to the cuisines of Scandinavia?
Many customs and traditions still exist from those vikings days including methods for preserving foods like meats fish, fruits and vegetables as well as a fondness for wine.
What tree grows abundantly in these countries? What fruit is originates from this tree?
Palm tree and Coconut
What country foods reflect 80% Spanish heritage?
Philippines
What is a pub, and what foods are typically served there?
Public house the pub is actually a bar or tavern. Foods served there include bangers and mash cheese plates fish and chips and much more
What is the capitol of Itlay?
Rome
What countries make up the British Isles?
Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland
What country borders Portugal?
Spain
What is paella, and in which region did this dish originate?
The dish originated in Valencia, paella is a saffron rice casserole with a variety of meats chicken seafood and vegetable
Although not native to Africa plantains, cashews and chili peppers make up a large part of the modern African diet.
True
Moroccans prefer to eat with their hands rather than using utensils of any kind. Select one:
True
What are cannellini and how are they used in dishes throughout Italy? Select one: a. Small balls of pasta/desserts b. A type of small shrimp/salads c. White kidney beans/soups d. Dried mushrooms/ sauces
White kidney beans/soups
What is Ying and Yang referred to in Chinese diet? (List 4 foods for Yin and four for Yang)
Yin: Yin represents the feminine. Almond, apple banana beer broccoli, celery corn cucumber fish orange salt strawberry tomato water... Yang: yang stands for the masculine. beef black, pepper, cheese, coffee, egg, garlic, green pepper, ham, onion, peanut butter, potato, turkey, wine
Which popular Spanish and Latin American food originated from Galicia in northern Spain? Question 4 Select one: a. Empanada b. Taco c. Salsa d. Guacamole
a. Empanada
Which event in 1798 forced many French chefs to leave their aristocratic employers and find jobs in the newly created restaurant industry? Select one: a. French Revolution b. The battle at Waterloo c. Fall of Napoleon d. A bankrupt society
a. French Revolution
Which sauce listed here is traditionally served with roast beef in England? Select one: a.Horseradish sauce b. Curry c. Demi glace d. Steak sauce
a. Horseradish sauce
Which two cultures strongly influenced the culture and cuisine of Vietnam early in its history? Select one: a. Malaysian and Chinese b. Spain and Portugal c. Russian and Polish d. German and Australian
a. Malaysian and Chinese
What type of oil was readily adopted by Chinese cooks in the 16th century because of its high smoking point, making it ideal for stir-frying technique? Select one: a. Peanut b. Corn c. Olive d. Canola
a. Peanut
Which two countries are separated from France by the Alps? Select one: a. Switzerland and Italy b. Germany and Belgium c. Luxembourg and Belgium d. Spain and Portugal
a. Switzerland and Italy
Which of the following provides the most protein to the average Japanese and Korean diet? Question 6 Select one: a. Tofu b. Beef c. Seafood d. Pork
a. Tofu
What major contribution to African cuisine came from the French who settled in Cape Town in the eighteenth century? Question 8 Select one: a. Citrus fruits and nuts b. Grapes for food and wine c. Wheat crops for cereals d. Sheep, goats, and beef
b. Grapes for food and wine
What single influence caused Middle Eastern cuisines to use large amounts of seasonings and spices to flavor foods? Select one: a. The belief in life after death in Egypt, where corpses were embalmed using spices and salts b. The peoples of the Middle East controlled the spice trade from Asia to Europe for hundreds of years. c. Wars were often fought and won between different Asian countries. d. Spices grow abundantly in the Middle East.
b. The peoples of the Middle East controlled the spice trade from Asia to Europe for hundreds of years.
Which of the following are common flavor ingredients in northern German kitchens? Select one: a. Cilantro and cumin b. Bacon and bacon grease c. Ginger and turmeric d. Paprika and mint
b. Bacon and bacon grease
What dishes are found in southern Vietnam thanks to Indian influences? Select one: a. Smoked fish and salted cod b. Curries and rice pancakes c. Marinated vegetables and noodle soups d. Grilled meats and poached fish
b. Curries and rice pancakes
Which of the following poultry has always been an important part of the German diet? Select one: a. Ducks b. Geese c. Chickens d. Turkeys
b. Geese
What is the name of the Swiss Style French cheese from the lands surrounding the Jura Mountains Select one: a. Munster b. Gruyère c. Brie d. Reblochon
b. Gruyère
Why is saffron so expensive? Select one: a. It only grows on dangerous mountain tops b. It has to be picked by hand, and it takes 50,000 flowers to make 1 pound. c. It is very rare and only available once or twice a year d. It is hard to grow.
b. It has to be picked by hand, and it takes 50,000 flowers to make 1 pound.
Which neighboring country provided the first actual inhabitants for the Japanese islands? Select one: a. Singapore b.Korea c. China d.Thailand
b. Korea
Which was the first major influence over the cuisine of the British Isles starting around 55 BC? Question 9 Select one: a. Viking conquest b. Roman conquest c. Major volcanic eruptions d. Potato famine
b. Roman conquest
What ingredients were added to the Japanese kitchen thanks to Chinese influences dating back to ? Select one: a. Ginger and turmeric b. Soy sauce and tea c. Chile peppers and peanuts d. Tomatoes and sweet peppers
b. Soy sauce and tea
Which type of nut, first introduced to Spain and Portugal by African Moors is most associated with the southern regions of the Iberian Peninsula? Select one: a. Peanuts b. Cashews c. Almonds d. Walnuts
c. Almonds
Which of the following is a type of Spanish blue cheese made from cow's milk? Question 7 Select one: a. Mahón b. Tetilla c. Cabrales d. Manchego
c. Cabrales
What two countries played a large part in shaping the cuisines of Scandinavia? Select one: a. Switzerland and Italy b. Belgium and Luxembourg c. France and Germany d. Spain and Portugal
c. France and Germany
A sweet, fruity wine is made on the Portuguese island of: Select one: a. Majorca b. Canary c. Maderia d. Silicy
c. Maderia
Which type of fat is preferred by most Spanish and Portuguese cooks when marinating or frying foods? Select one: a. Peanut oil b.Canola oil c. Olive oil d.Butter
c. Olive oil
What popular vegetable is eaten in Japan and Korea and comes from the sea? Select one: a. Ocean cabbage b. Water chestnuts c. Seaweed d. Underwater mushrooms
c. Seaweed
What are kippers, a delicacy enjoyed throughout the British Isles and particularly England and Scotland? Question 1 Select one: a. Thick-cut bacon b. Salted fish roe c. Smoked herring d. Salted codfish
c. Smoked herring
The Vikings who sailed from Scandinavia to England, Ireland, Iceland, and Newfoundland were experienced in these two types of food preservation. Select one: a. Drying and dehydrating b. Pickling and fermenting c. Smoking and salting d.Canning and freeze drying
c. Smoking and salting
What type of protein is slow cooked in butter and garlic producing the famous French dish known as escargot? Select one: a. Pigeon b. Octopus c. Snails d. Rabbit
c. Snails
Haggis is: Select one: a. Curry-flavored soup b. Spiced wine or ale c. Stuffed, boiled sheep's stomach d. Sausages cooked in quick bread batter
c. Stuffed, boiled sheep's stomach
Shepherd's pie is? Select one: a. a meat pie of meat, gravy, and onions topped with pastry b. a pie made with Scottish apples c. a meat pie of meat, gravy, and onions topped with mashed potatoes d. a fish pastry
c. a meat pie of meat, gravy, and onions topped with mashed potatoes
Why does African cuisine utilize a lot of pickled and salted foods in cooking and baking? Question 10 Select one: a. Cheap to buy b. Easy to store for long periods of time c. Variety of flavors d. Unpredictable growing seasons
d. Unpredictable growing seasons
When was the British Empire at its height of superiority in global expansion? Question 7 Select one: a. 11th and 12th centuries AD b. 9th and 10th centuries AD c. 14th and 15th centuries AD d. 17th and 18th centuries AD
d. 17th and 18th centuries AD
Which of the following types of fruit is often associated with German cooking Select one: a. Grapefruit b. Mangoes c Avocadoes d. Cherries
d. Cherries
Because of their high mineral and vitamin content, which types of vegetables are eaten widely throughout China and the rest of Asia? Select one: a.Carrots and parsnips b.) Potatoes and tomatoes c. Cucumbers and artichokes d. Green leafy vegetables and cabbages
d. Green leafy vegetables and cabbages
Which two regions of China are well known for their spicy mixtures of red chilies, garlic, green onions and ginger? Select one: a. Shenyang and Harbin b. North China near Mongolia and Kazakhstan c. Canton and Beijing d. Hunan and Szechwan
d. Hunan and Szechwan
What feature of the Chinese wok makes it an ideal pot for cooking small pieces of food quickly? Select one: a. Long wooden handles for holding over open flames b. Thick metal sides c.Cast iron make-up d. Rounded steel bottom and sides
d. Rounded steel bottom and sides
What types of foods are traditionally served with afternoon tea in England and throughout the British Isles? Select one: a. Fried fish and chips b. Thin soups and consommés c. Fresh fruit and cheese d. Small sandwiches and crumpets
d. Small sandwiches and crumpets
Which of the following contributed greatly to the development of the cuisines of Africa?Select one: a. Exploration of the Americas b. The great variety of wild animals living there c. The large variety of chili peppers growing wild there d. Trade routes between Asia and Europe
d. Trade routes between Asia and Europe
Where does the Italian desert sauce known as zabaglione, which is made with eggs, sugar, and Marsala wine, come from? Select one: a.Rome b. Naples c. Milan d. Sicily
d.Sicily
List four foods that the Moors introduce to Portugal and Spain?
oranges, lemons, rice and almonds saffron
List the three types of curries used in Thai cuisine?
red green and yellow
What is Kimchi?
spicy, Fermented mixture of radish or other vegetables. Appears with rice at every meal including breakfast
What is a thali and how is it used?
thali is a platter containing small bowls of each of the various foods being served instead of serving courses all the foods are presented at once even including dessert
What is mazza? Give an example. (Middle East)
throughout the Middle East, they serve many varieties of mazza, appetizers with alcohol and nonalcoholic beverages. Some examples of mazza include small portions of any of the myriad of salad, marinated meats or cheeses , olives, raw vegetables, or kibble, a ground lamb and grain patty that is served either raw or cooked
What ingredients were brought to Spain and Portugal from the explorers who returned from the New World?
tomatoes corn potatoes sweet peppers and chocolate
