NUTR 3255 Final (Part 3)
Which ceremony in Japan represents the search for harmony with nature and within one's self? a. tea ceremony b. marriage ceremony c. birth ceremony d. death ceremony e. ikebana ceremony
a. tea ceremony
What is the lightly battered and deep-fried style of cooking found in Japan? a. tempura b. teppanyaki c. sukiyaki d. dashi e. shobu
a. tempura
In Korea, a therapeutic use of food follows a classification system known as a. um and yang. b. yin and yang. c. yadu nal and yang. d. um and yadu nal. e. ayurvedic.
a. um and yang
Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with alcohol content? a. verjuice b. retsina c. ouzo d. arak e. metaxia
a. verjuice
Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent? a. capsules b. injections c. tablets d. colored tablets e. tinctures
b. injections
What is the extra rich sour cream called in Bosnia? a. cevapi b. kajmak c. lepinja d. somun e. smetana
b. kajmak
What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon? a. sfeehas b. kibbeh c. tharid d. fatout e. ful medames
b. kibbeh
Iranians have a folk condition typified by fluttering of the heart due to the strong expression of anger or sadness. What is this condition called? a. khella b. naharati qalb c. wasm d. cheshm-i-bad e. kam kuhn
b. naharati qalb
Kimchi is a famous Korean dish that contains a. rice and fish sauce. b. pickled and fermented vegetables. c. mixed vegetables, aged and stored with chile sauce. d. rice and mixed vegetables. e. a hot barley soup and is served at most meals.
b. pickled and fermented vegetables.
What is the national dish of Serbia made from lamb and beef called? a. somun b. pljeskavica c. ajyar d. cevapi e. sarma
b. pljeskavica
What Pakistani dish is like cheesecake, but without a crust? a. ladoo b. ras malai c. rayta d. koftay e. sharbat
b. ras malai
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
One common characteristic shared by Pacific Islanders and Southeast Asians is that they both a. live on similar arid plains with monsoonal rains. b. share similar tropical climates and possibly the same ancestors. c. share same ancestors and mountainous terrains. d. live in same Mediterranean climates and mountainous terrains. e. share similar cultural traditions and cuisine.
b. share similar tropical climates and possibly the same ancestors.
Chinese immigrants have been described according to their intention (or lack thereof) of returning back to China. Which of the following is the name for Chinese immigrants who intended to return to China but remained in the U.S., some of whom were successful in bringing their wives here to America? a. sages b. sojourners c. Nisei d. Taoists e. settlers
b. sojourners
Which of the following is not a key starch source in the South Pacific diet? a. breadfruit b. soursop c. taro root d. cassava e. yams
b. soursop
In Japan, rice mixed with rice vinegar is called a. pu. b. su. c. mocha. d. mu. e. kasiseki.
b. su
What is snacking called in southern India? a. chaat b. tiffin c. roti d. paan e. jaggery
b. tiffin
A brand of what popular Chinese alcoholic beverage is named for the infamous Mongolian ruler, Ghengis Khan? a. sake b. vodka c. beer d. scotch e. whiskey
b. vodka
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
Approximately how many Koreans live in the U.S. according to the 2008 census? a. 2 million b. 500 thousand c. 1.7 million d. 250 thousand e. 950 thousand
c. 1.7 million
What percentage of Filipinos are employed in professional or management careers? a. 50 b. 30 c. 40 d. 10 e. 25
c. 40
What is the typical family size among the Hmong? a. 3.7 members b. 3.1 members c. 6 members d. 4 members e. 8 members
c. 6 members
Ch'an is one of two dominant schools of what religion in China? a. Confucian b. Fungsui c. Buddhist d. Hinduism e. Taoism
c. Buddhist
Which of the following describes Indian dating and marriages? a. After extensive dating, arranged marriages take place. b. Dating is typical and arranged marriages no longer take place. c. Dating is not typical, whereas arranged marriages are typical. d. Neither dating nor arranged marriages are typical. e. Marriages are arranged around those who are dating.
c. Dating is not typical, whereas arranged marriages are typical.
Which of the following is an Indian festival for the New Year in which sweets are shared? a. Holi b. Dussehra c. Divali d. Jati e. Obon
c. Divali
The religion of most Greeks is a. Roman Catholic. b. Protestant. c. Eastern Orthodox. d. Judaism. e. Islam.
c. Eastern Orthodox
Which islands is part of the Melanesia region of the South Pacific? a. Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, the Marshall Islands b. Hawaii, American Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti c. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands d. Guam, Fiji, Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands e. Hawaii, Philippines, Tahiti, Java, Sumatra
c. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands
What religion do nearly 85% of Indians follow? a. Buddhism b. Christianity c. Hinduism d. Judaism e. Islam
c. Hinduism
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
What is the Japanese breed of cattle that is fed beer as an appetite stimulant? a. Angus b. Tokeyo c. Kobe d. Limosine e. Mizuna
c. Kobe
What Southeast Asian group identifies 32 spirits that oversee the 32 organs of the body? a. Cambodians b. Hmong c. Laotians d. Filipinos e. Samoans
c. Laotians
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 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
What is the main difference between Chinese and Japanese cuisine? a. In China, noodles are the staple, whereas rice is the staple in Japan. b. The Chinese use chopsticks. c. The Japanese place a greater emphasis on the appearance of the meal. d. The variety of ingredients used in Japan is greater. e. The Japanese do not use soybeans in their cooking.
c. The Japanese place a greater emphasis on the appearance of the meal.
What Southeast Asian culture traditionally believes the body is sustained by three separate souls? a. Filipino b. Laotian c. Vietnamese d. Cambodian e. Tongan
c. Vietnamese
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century? a. Northeast b. Midwest c. West d. South e. Eastern Mountain
c. West
A tandoor is a. a meat cooked on a rotisserie. b. a meat cooked in a cylindrical oven. c. a cylindrical clay oven. d. the traditional pot used for fried roti. e. the name for a type of fried roti.
c. a cylindrical clay oven.
What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas? a. wheat b. corn c. beef d. poultry e. soybeans
c. beef
In Iran, body humors need to be kept in balance. In practice, Iranians are primarily concerned with which of the following? a. wind and air b. yin and yang c. hot and cold d. fire and water e. red and black
c. hot and cold
What are the stress-reducing therapies in Japan called? a. koroshi b. kanpo c. iyashi d. uni e. gohan
c. iyashi
What is the mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands? a. café latte b. cocao samoa c. kava d. yerba mate e. kombucha
c. kava
What plant with mild amphetamine-like properties is used in Pakistan? a. paneer b. puris c. khat d. jaggery e. betel
c. khat
Which of the following is a milk-based dish you might eat in the Philippines? a. lumpias b. bagoong c. leche flan d. adobo e. dinuguan
c. leche flan
The Greek term for family honor is a. comoros. b. philately. c. philotomo. d. philosophy. e. comotomos.
c. philotomo.
What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread? a. phyllo b. tabouli c. pita d. roti e. chapatti
c. pita
What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii? a. lomi-lomi b. pho c. poi d. oka e. poke
c. poi
What is the Iranian version of pilaf called? a. basmati b. foul c. polo d. khoresh e. sarma
c. polo
What is sliced raw fish or squid called in Japan? a. sushi b. udon c. sashimi d. tempura e. ikura
c. sashimi
What is the main commodity in Alaska? a. reindeer b. game c. seafood d. gold e. oil
c. seafood
What is fruit juice called in Pakistan? a. ladoo b. biryani c. sharbat d. lassi e. cholay
c. sharbat
Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia? a. milk b. rice milk c. soy milk d. coconut milk e. almond milk
c. soy milk
The rate of which disease decreases with increasing acculturation of Japanese in America? a. cardiovascular disease b. type 2 diabetes c. stomach cancer d. obesity e. colon cancer
c. stomach cancer
In Korea, who fills the role of head of the family if the father is not present? a. the grandfather b. the mother c. the eldest son d. the husband of the oldest daughter e. the uncle
c. the eldest son
Which of the following is a category of Ayurvedic body humors? a. jati b. sattwa c. vata d. rajus e. tamas
c. vata
In China, there are three general types of tea. Which of the following is one of these types of tea? a. chai b. brown c. jasmine d. oolong e. bamboo
d. oolong
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the vital force of life? a. sheng b. jing c. yang d. qi e. yin
d. qi
For Southeast Asians, which of the following factors promotes health and helps prevent illness? a. imbalance between hot and cold b. malevolent spirits c. yin and yang out of balance d. respect for one's ancestors e. not having accumulated enough merit
d. respect for one's ancestors
What is the main ingredient in the popular Hawaiian dish lomi-lomi? a. coconut cream b. taro root c. dolphin fish d. salmon e. rice
d. salmon
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 high-proof brandy made from plums is available in Serbia and Slovenia? a. briki b. ouzo c. civek d. sljivovica e. retsina
d. sljivovica
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
True or False Korea is one nation that contains two provinces—North and South Korea—administered by a centralized government.
false
True or False Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods.
false
True or false An Islami-Tibb is the person who practices hakim in Pakistan.
false
True or false In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.
false
True or false It is the southern section of the Balkan region that is known for using German-style sausages and hams.
false
True or false Most Arab Muslim immigrants to the U.S. do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America.
false
True or false Sympathy healing refers to the belief that if the doctor listens attentively and supports the patient emotionally, a better prognosis is expected.
false
True or false The cuisine of the Middle East never features fruits combined with meat-based dishes.
false
true or false In America, Asian Indians use ghee as frequently in cooking as they do in India.
false
true or false The ancient diet of India was meatless.
false
True or False During Vietnamese meals, all of the dishes are served at the same time.
true
True or False In the Philippines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food.
true
True or False Many Japanese etiquette rules are similar to those of the Chinese except in Japan the rice bowl is not held as close to the mouth.
true
True or False People in the Philippines believe illness can be transmitted through the power of the evil eye, a process known as usog or tuyaw.
true
True or False Studies have shown that Japanese American elders may have a low intake of calcium.
true
True or false Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.
true
True or false Fresh milk is not widely consumed in the Balkans although it is used in cooking.
true
True or false Ghee is butter that has been clarified.
true
True or false In the Middle East, it is believed the digestive system must have time to adjust between eating foods that are hot in temperature and then foods that are cold in temperature.
true
True or false The traditional diet of the nations bordering the Mediterranean is high in monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids, which may be related to lower risk of heart disease.
true
True or false When eating at a home in the Middle East, the guest should always accept the offer of food; to refuse would be an insult.
true
false True or False Samoans believe eating the wrong foods can cause dislocation of the to'ala.
true
true or false A popular Chinese vinegar condiment is a good calcium source because it contains fish bones.
true
true or false In India, some people indicate "yes" by wobbling the head back and forth.
true
true or false In communication between Asian Indian people, an evasive response is considered more polite than a direct "no" response.
true
true or false Jalebis are deep-fried sweets that are soaked in sweet syrup before serving.
true
true or false The practitioners of the oldest religion in India believe in worshiping the spirits of natural phenomena
true
true or false Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers.
true
True or False California is known as "America's breadbasket"
False
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
Which of the following is an example of a northern culinary region of China? a. Shandong b. Yunnan c. Cantonese d. Sichuan e. Hakka
a. Shandong
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite? a. South Carolina b. Florida c. Delaware d. West Virginia e. Maryland
a. South Carolina
Healers in Pakistan are known as what? a. hakims b. masalas c. ghee d. Sikhs e. Parsis
a. hakims
What are Greek meatballs called? a. kofta b. souvlaki c. shawarma d. moussaka e. imam
a. kofta
How were immigrants from the Middle East identified in U.S. records until 1900? a. Syrian b. Egyptian c. Turks d. Arabs e. Greek
b. Egyptians
What type of sauce is typical in Southeast Asia? a. soy sauce b. fermented fish sauce c. aioli d. sweet and sour sauce e. tangy red sauce
b. fermented fish sauce
What is a cheese and egg pie called in Serbia? a. burek b. gibanjica c. filo d. fatyeh e. tiropetas
b. gibanjica
Pakistan received its independence from India in what year? a. 1876 b. 1910 c. 1947 d. 1962 e. 1859
c. 1947
The majority of Americans of Filipino descent are what religion? a. Lutheran b. Protestant c. Roman Catholic d. Islam e. Buddhist
c. Roman Catholic
What is the unique unexplained condition that occurs in Southeast Asians in the U.S.? a. SIDS b. PTSD c. SUNDS d. ADHD e. UNDAH
c. SUNDS
Which of the following correctly describes cai? a. grain-based foods b. very yin in nature c. cooked meats and vegetables d. used only in sauces e. food served in separate bowls to each diner
c. cooked meats and vegetables
Unripened wheat kernels that are dried but not cracked are known as what? a. manti b. basmati c. fireek d. tah dig e. bulgur
c. fireek
"Bombay duck" is made of what salted meat? a. beef b. duck c. fish d. pork e. chicken
c. fish
What is the name for thin slices of souvlaki folded into pita bread with tomatoes, cucumber, and yogurt? a. baba ganouj b. shawarma c. gyro d. falafel e. kofta
c. gyro
What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand? a. soup b. rice bowls c. noodle d. seafood e. fruit
c. noodle
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.
Which of the following is not one of the four humors in Yunani or Unani-Tibb medicine? a. yellow bile b. black bile c. red bile d. phlegm e. blood
c. red bile
What ingredient is used in the city of Shanghai to make the specialty red foods? a. cumin b. palm oil c. red wine paste d. chile pepper e. paprika
c. red wine paste
What is the foundation of the Korean diet? a. soy b. fish c. rice d. meat e. noodles
c. rice
What is the foundation of the diet in Southeast Asia? a. cassava b. noodles c. rice d. soy e. fish
c. rice
What is bread called in northern India? a. ghee b. kofta c. roti d. kheer e. korma
c. roti
Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast? a. halim b. tiropetes c. sabikh d. bulgur e. mezze
c. sabikh
What food group is typically not consumed in Korea? a. fruit b. meat c. grains d. dairy e. seafood
d. dairy
True or False Cupping, flushing, and coining are traditional healing treatments that are no longer used by Southeast Asians.
false
True or False About half the Hmong Americans are now Christian.
true
True or False Technically "wild rice" is not rice.
True
In what year could the Chinese first become naturalized U.S. citizens? a. 1932 b. 1943 c. 1956 d. 1962 e. 1925
b. 1943
Of the following castes, which were generally vegetarians? a. Sudras b. Brahmans c. Kashatriyas d. Untouchables e. Serfs
b. brahmans
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.
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
What is the indigenous religion of Japan? a. Buddhism b. Taoism c. Shintoism d. Protestantism e. Hinduism
c. Shintoism
What dish, along with rice, is almost always served at breakfast in Korea? a. eggs b. tofu c. soup d. noodles e. fruit
c. soup
Compadrazgo is kinship extended to friends, neighbors, and fellow workers in what country? a. Vietnam b. Cambodia c. Laos d. Philippines e. Samoa
d. Philippines
According to the 2010 census, approximately how many Japanese Americans live in the U.S.? a. 2 million b. 860 thousand c. 525 thousand d. 2.7 million e. 1.3 million
e. 1.3 million
What type of work was available for most early Korean immigrants? a. sales work b. translators c. mining d. factory work e. field work
e. field work
True or False Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, has a formal hierarchy of "masters" and priests.
false
True or False The diet of Filipinos is lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than the diets of any of the other Southeast Asians.
false
True or False Congee is Chinese rice porridge, often eaten for breakfast or when a person is ill.
true
True or false The traditional Middle East family feels that the modesty and chastity of the women in the family reflect on the honor of the whole family.
true
What is the predominant religion in Cambodia? a. Theravada Buddhism b. Islam c. Taoism d. Roman Catholicism e. Hinduism
a. Theravada Buddhism
Which group of Southeast Asians is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating? a. Vietnamese b. Laotians c. Hmong d. Cambodians e. Malaysians
a. Vietnamese
In what state were the first breweries founded? a. Wisconsin b. Colorado c. Philadelphia d. New York e. Oregon
a. Wisconsin
What is the Hindu term for dried beans, peas, and lentils, which come hulled, skinned, whole, and split? a. dal b. ghee c. amchoor d. ajwain e. dahi
a. dal
What are masalas? a. distinctive mixtures of spices b. spices and seeds offered after the meal to aid digestion c. a variety of chutneys offered at meals d. a mixture of vegetables and herbs served in pastry e. meat dishes that are popular in the northern areas
a. distinctive mixtures of spices
The national dish of Egypt made from cooked fava beans seasoned with oil, lemon, and garlic, sprinkled with parsley, and served with baladi is called a. ful medames. b. kibbeh. c. mansaf. d. tharid. e. baladi.
a. ful medames
What is the Greek herbal cure for a sore throat? a. honey and lemon b. castor oil c. chamomile d. quinine e. rose hips
a. honey and lemon
What Hindu classification system is used to evaluate the relative spiritual purity of all foods? a. jati b. jhuta c. holi d. pakka e. kaccha
a. jati
What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called? a. kataif b. sabikh c. falafel d. tahini e. bureks
a. kataif
At what age are Hmong children expected to behave as adults? a. 18 b. 13 c. 8 d. 5 e. 10
d. 5
In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made? a. tahini b. mahleb c. halvah d. briki e. sharbat
d. briki
True or False In Korea generational ties, or family loyalties, are more important than those of marriage.
True
True or False Native Americans taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads.
True
India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago. a. 4000 b. 3000 c. 2000 d. 1000 e. 5000
a. 4000
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
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state? a. Florida b. Georgia c. Virginia d. Delaware e. Texas
d. Delaware
True or False Age-adjusted mortality rates for Korean Americans are much higher than for the general population.
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 In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture
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 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
What percentage of Pakistani Americans hold a college degree? a. 56 b. 12 c. 62 d. 28 e. 40
a. 56
What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church? a. Apokreas b. Ramadan c. Shabbat d. Krsna Slava e. Eid al-Fitr
a. Apokreas
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine? a. California b. Arizona c. New Mexico d. Wyoming
a. California
Which of the following is a majority religion in South Korea? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Shintoism d. Catholicism e. Protestantism
a. Confucianism
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
Christians make up approximately what percentage of the Indian population? a. 0.1% b. 2.3% c. 8.9% d. 15.2% e. 23%
b. 2.3%
What European country has heavily influenced the Philippines because it once controlled its islands? a. France b. Germany c. Spain d. Portugal e. Italy
c. Spain
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
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
In what country are you likely to be served French cream-filled pastries? a. Cambodia b. Philippines c. Vietnam d. Laos e. Malaysia
c. Vietnam
True or False Kimchi is served at every Korean meal.
true
true or false In Pakistan the hot-cold system of foods encourages eating cold foods in winter and hot foods in the summer.
true
Which of the following is not one of the 5 Ks followed by male Sikhs? a. kes b. kanga c. kaccha d. korma e. kada
d. korma
Which of the following is a yogurt-based beverage? a. masalas b. roti c. dal d. lassi e. paneer
d. lassi
True or False Filipinos suffer from sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome.
false
What Chinese dumpling consists of small, steamed bundles made with wontons and filled with bits of shrimp, crab, and vegetables? a. sui mai b. bok choy c. rangoon d. gai choy e. fuyu
a. sui mai
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 is the name of the tribal population that lives in the isolated mountainous regions of Southeast Asia? a. Hmong b. Tongan c. Cambodian d. Yakuza e. Assam
a. Hmong
What is the term for first-generation immigrants to the U.S. who were born in Japan? a. Issei b. Nisei c. Sansei d. Yonsei e. Otoko
a. Issei
Israel has many immigrants from all over the world. How has this affected food habits? a. Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result. b. The Israelis have kept their food choices "pure" and rejected new foods. c. Most Israelis have continued to eat only traditional Israeli foods. d. Israelis do not share meals with non-Israelis. e. Shared plates with multiple food items become commonplace.
a. Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result.
Nearly all recently-arrived Bosnian refugees in the United States are a. Muslim. b. Christian. c. Hindu. d. Jewish. e. Buddhist.
a. Muslim
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
The first Greek Orthodox Church in the U.S. was founded in 1864 in which city? a. New Orleans b. Cleveland c. Boston d. Rochester e. New York
a. New Orleans
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 is Israel's Independence Day called? a. Yom Ha-Atzma'ut b. Eid al-Fitr c. Kurban Bayram d. Krsna Slava e. Apokreas
a. Yom Ha-Atzma'ut
A meal is not a meal unless the traditional staple prepared in the traditional manner is served. Which of the following would make a meal a meal in southern India? a. boiled rice b. diced fruit and vegetables c. chutney d. coffee or tea e. pickled vegetables
a. boiled rice
What is the most commonly omitted meal when Asian Indians are acculturated? a. breakfast b. lunch c. dinner d. brunch e. supper
a. breakfast
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
How does the food intake behavior of the Chinese change as they become more and more acculturated? a. Complex carbohydrate intake decreases. b. Fat intake decreases. c. Protein intake decreases. d. Sugar intake decreases. e. Dietary variety decreases.
a. complex carbohydrate intake decreases
Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of Japanese? a. indirect conversational style with frequent pauses b. expect direct eye contact c. informal conversation is typical d. touching is typical e. confrontational with hand gestures
a. indirect conversational style with frequent pauses
What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks? a. kourabiedes b. avgolemono c. tarama d. lokum e. baladi
a. kourabiedes
What is Indian ice cream called? a. kulfi b. khir c. barfi d. jaggery e. chaat
a. kulfi
What are Hmong herbalists called? a. kws tshuaj b. shaman c. compadrazgo d. magic healers e. diviners
a. kws tshuaj
In the Middle East verjuice is made from what unripe fruit? a. lemon b. orange c. lime d. grape e. cherry
a. lemon
What is the term Iranians use for undifferentiated feelings of physical and emotional discomfort? a. narahati b. tagdir c. ko'hl d. khella e. roti
a. narahati
How much of the world's land mass does Asia encompass? a. one-third b. one-half c. one-eighth d. one-quarter e. one-sixth
a. one-third
What is commonly chewed at the end of the meal in India to aid in digestion and freshen the breath? a. paan b. khichri c. cholay d. dalia e. pachadi
a. paan
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
The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is: a. pavlova. b. shepherd's pie. c. scones. d. ANZAC biscuits. e. beer.
a. pavlova.
What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam? a. pho b. poi c. cha gio d. piarun e. dan dan
a. pho
What is a whole lamb or chicken skewered on a small pole thatis inserted into the dirt besidea large fire in Pakistan, called? a. sajji b. phitta c. maltash d. karahi e. kurutz
a. sajji
A very soft shake of the right hand, then touching the heart, is called what in Pakistan? a. salaam b. namaste c. jaggery d. pakka e. jhuta
a. salaam
What is the word for clarified butter in the Balkans and Middle East? a. samana b. dolma c. musaka d. ghee e. aleppo
a. samana
What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey? a. simit b. mezze c. raki d. koulouri e. mezze
a. simit
Fruits simmered in thick syrup are a Balkan specialty called a. slatko. b. sarma. c. musaka. d. samana. e. bayildi.
a. slatko
Most Southeast Asians, while belonging to one of many religions, also may believe in a. spirits and ghosts. b. spirit possession. c. cannibalism of enemies. d. diviners. e. power healers.
a. spirits and ghosts
What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking? a. adobe b. imu c. haupia d. uma e. oka
b. imu
In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean? a. "olive festival" b. "sugar festival" c. "egg festival" d. "apple festival" e. "children's festival"
b. "sugar festival"
Which of the following is the highest of the Indian castes? a. Untouchables b. Brahmans c. Sudras d. Vaisyas e. Kshatriyas
b. Brahmans
Which of the following best describes Chinese food preparation? a. Most foods are eaten raw. b. Cooked foods may be eaten cold. c. Both meat and vegetables are grilled. d. Foods are never deep-fried. e. Fruit must be cooked before it is eaten.
b. Cooked foods may be eaten cold.
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
Where would you find Spam to be a commonly eaten meat? a. Micronesia b. Hawaii c. Guam d. Tonga e. Malaysia
b. Hawaii
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
Nearly 98% of all Pakistanis follow what religion? a. Hinduism b. Islam c. Sikhism d. Zoroastrianism e. Jainism
b. Islam
What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains? a. West b. Midwest c. South d. Northeast e. Southwest
b. Midwest
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 most important festival in China revolves around what holiday? a. Ch'ing Ming b. New Year's c. Moon Festival d. Dragon Boat Festival e. Winter Solstice
b. New Year's
Chinese cooking has very specific regional variations based on climate. Which of the following is a dish traditionally associated with northern Chinese cooking? a. dim sum b. Peking duck c. zampa d. fagara e. tea-smoked duck
b. Peking duck
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
Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world? a. Indonesian b. Thai c. Vietnamese d. Hawaiian e. Guamanian
b. Thai
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
Religion and medicine were closely linked in Pacific Islander culture. Many traditional practices were dropped due to a. increased availability of trade goods. b. adoption of nonnative faiths. c. electricity. d. television. e. decreases in medicinal plants.
b. adoption of nonnative faiths.
What is the special category of foods that are considered an alternative to a full meal in Korea? a. tiffin b. anju c. soju d. tapas e. kim
b. anju
In China, where are special meals with guests typically celebrated? a. in the family home b. at a restaurant c. in the guest's home d. outdoors at parks e. at local religious centers
b. at a restaurant
In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as a. kebabs. b. baba ganouj. c. liptao. d. tarator. e. orme.
b. baba ganouj.
What is the Filipino belief meaning that life is controlled by the will of God and by supernatural forces? a. yin and um b. bahala na c. mal aire d. usog e. dab tsog
b. bahala na
What is the chickpea flour used for breads and batters for fried foods in Pakistan called? a. pilau b. besan c. paneer d. lassi e. khichri
b. besan
What is the caste associated with the priest profession in India? a. Kshatriyas b. Brahmans c. Vaisyas d. Sudras e. Untouchables
b. brahmans
Wheat kernels that are steamed and either dried and crushed are known as a. pita. b. burghul. c. fireek. d. hummus. e. ful medames.
b. burghul
Korean diets in Korea and in America tend to be high in what nutrient? a. fats b. carbohydrates c. protein d. calcium e. amino acids
b. carbohydrates
Moroccan food reflects Berber cooking. The Berbers are a. people from Sub-Saharan Africa. b. from the Maghreb region. c. the Shiite Muslims. d. Moghuls. e. from southern Albania originally.
b. from the Maghreb region.
In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called a. dolma. b. halim. c. mezeler. d. lavash. e. sabikh
b. halim
What is the traditional approach to natural cures in Korea? a. shingyonghaeyak b. hanyak c. hwabyung d. ki e. han
b. hanyak
Middle Easterners represent one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the U.S. What is the estimated Arab population based on a recent poll of Arab ancestry? a. 200,000 b. 450,000 c. 1,000,000 d. 3,500,000 e. 2,500,000
d. 3,500,000
What is the approximate population of Asian Indians in the U.S., according to the 2013 census estimates? a. one million b. 2.3 million c. 2.8 million d. 3.2 million e. 3.8 million
d. 3.2 million
In conservative Pakistani American homes, girls may be pulled out of school at what grade to prevent mixing with boys? a. 4th b. 5th c. 6th d. 7th e. 9th
d. 7th
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
What is the cooking style the majority of Chinese restaurants in the U.S. use, making it the most familiar to Americans? a. Hunan b. Sichuan c. Shandong d. Cantonese e. Hakka
d. Cantonese
The largest concentration of Muslims is located in what American city? a. San Francisco b. New York c. Chicago d. Detroit e. Seattle
d. Detroit
Parts of what country are known as the "spice islands"? a. Malaysia b. Thailand c. Singapore d. Indonesia e. Laos
d. Indonesia
Which Hindu festival commemorates the birth of Krishna? a. Dussehra b. Divali c. Onam d. Janmashtami e. Krishnasan
d. Janmashtami
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
Which of the following is not one the four regional cooking styles of the Philippines? a. Luzon b. Bicolandia c. Viscayan Islands d. Polynesian e. Mindanao
d. Polynesian
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
month What is the name of a holiday enjoyed in the South Pacific in which the adults wait on the children in the family? a. Children's Day b. Payback Day c. Rainbow Sunday d. White Sunday e. Watanabe Day
d. White Sunday
In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found? a. North Dakota b. Texas c. Florida d. Wisconsin e. Kentucky
d. Wisconsin
Which of the following is not a major Hmong tribe? a. Red Hmong b. Blue Hmong c. Flowery Hmong d. Yellow Hmong e. Black Hmong
d. Yellow Hmong
The Parsis brought what religion to northern India 1200 years ago? a. Sikhism b. Christianity c. Judaism d. Zoroastrianism e. Animism
d. Zoroastrianism
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.
What is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine? a. lamb b. kangaroo c. wild game d. beef e. chicken
d. beef
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with _____ than are non-Hispanic whites, and in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of this disease. a. osteoporosis b. hypertension c. obesity d. cancer e. diabetes
d. cancer
Which of the following is a traditional Chinese food that does not contain a product derived from soybeans? a. fuyu or sufu b. hoisin sauce c. soy sauce d. congee e. bean curd
d. congee
What is the Chinese word for yellow rice wine? a. mou tai b. fen c. bamboo leaf-green d. hua diao e. sake
d. hua diao
Cooked pureed chickpeas are the base for what Middle Eastern dip? a. tabouli b. falafel c. pilav d. hummus e. dolma
d. hummus
What is the name for the syrup-soaked, orange-colored pretzels eaten in southern India? a. gongura b. karhi c. pachadi d. jalebis e. phitta
d. jalebis
In Japan, what is the name used for the complex herbal medications brought from China? a. kami b. enryo c. haji d. kanpo e. yonsei
d. kanpo
What hard, tangy ewe's milk cheese is called "cheddar of the Balkans"? a. myzithra b. kaseri c. labni d. kashkaval e. haloumi
d. kashkaval
What home remedy used on the umbilical cords of newborns has a high lead content and can be dangerous? a. qat b. khella c. foxglove d. ko'hl e. kuhn
d. ko'hl
Most Laotians have settled in the cities of which U.S. state? a. Minnesota b. Indiana c. Utah d. Idaho e. California
e. California
Which U.S. city has the largest Slovenian community in the nation? a. Denver b. Los Angeles c. Sacramento d. Minneapolis e. Cleveland
e. Cleveland
What is the premise that Ayurvedic medicine is based on? a. All living things have souls. b. Good health relies on the maintenance of harmony, balance, and order. c. Quiet consideration of religious teachings can lead to enlightenment. d. Balance is maintained through use of a hot-cold approach to food and living. e. Each human is a microcosm of the universe.
e. Each human is a microcosm of the universe.
Before 1900, the small number of Koreans who arrived in the United States were practitioners of which religion? a. Taoism b. Islam c. Hinduism d. Roman Catholic e. Protestant
e. Protestant
Asian Indians add what powder to honey to treat indigestion? a. agnis b. garlic c. fenugreek d. barley e. ashtachooran
e. ashtachooran
Which plant used for food was indigenous to the Pacific Islands? a. coconuts b. bananas c. sugar cane d. pineapple e. breadfruit
e. breadfruit
Which aspect of their life in Cambodia has it been most difficult for Cambodian Americans to retain in the United States? a. cuisine b. religious beliefs c. health practices d. holiday celebrations e. family structure
e. family structure
What are the three practices used to produce balance in Filipino culture? a. heating, cooling, and flushing b. cooling, bathing, and protection c. protection, bathing, and clearing d. flushing, protection, and clearing e. heating, protection, and flushing
e. heating, protection, and flushing
Which kind of food is considered innately polluted based on the Hindu concept of pollution as applied to food? a. all raw foods b. shellfish c. root vegetables d. fruit e. meat
e. meat
What is the definitive northern Balkan treat made from sweet yeast bread rolled with a rich walnut, butter, cream, and egg filling called? a. smetana b. vrhnje c. pavlaka d. mezze e. potica
e. potica
What type of communication style is preferred by most South Asians? a. loud but respectful b. high-context and informal c. loud and emotional d. informal and indirect e. respectful and direct
e. respectful and direct
In Pakistan, what kind of holidays are Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Jinnah's birthday? a. religious b. fasting c. mourning d. outlawed e. secular
e. secular
Early male Filipino immigrants to the United States mainland created ________ to replace the family as the primary social structure. a. church groups b. labor groups c. fight clubs d. sports clubs e. social clubs
e. social clubs
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
Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become a. less independent. b. too social. c. less religious. d. less chaste. e. too competitive.
e. too competitive
In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called? a. Sikhs b. Parsis c. hakims d. vedas e. vaidyas
e. vidyas
