Quiz 5 (NSC)
How much of the Korean peninsula is suitable for farming?
20%
Kimchi is:
All above (buried in large crocks for storage, spiced with hot red peppers, garlic and ginseng, served at all Korean meals)
The fermentation of kimchi is controlled by:
All above (temperature, spices, salt)
Khmers are native to what country?
Cambodia
Which Southeast Asiam countries were influenced by France?
Cambodia and Laos
Japanese art reflects simplicity of both line and color.
true
Miso soups are traditional at a Japanese breakfast.
true
The Chinese Cultural Revolution suppressed religion.
true
The Ming Dynasty is remembered primarily because it:
- Not developed extensive foreign trade - Not encouraged artistic and scholarly endeavors - Warred extensively with japanese and mongols?
Wontons are:
Dough pouches encasing a filling and poached or fried
Kobe beef comes from:
Japan
Soy sauce is frequently used in Korean cooking.
true
The Japanese exerted control over Korea prior to WWII.
true
The Southern Alps are in New Zealand.
true
The animal names for years of the Chinese calendar are noteworthy because they are presumed to have visited the deathbed of Buddha.
true
Traditionally, kimchi was buried in jars in the ground for storage.
true
Prior to the Cultural Revolution the majority of the Chinese people were followers of all the following religions except:
Islam
Which of the following kingdoms established Buddhism as the state religion?
Koryo
The countries on the Indochina Peninsula are:
Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Indonesia was influenced by which European country for almost 300 years?
Netherlands
Which of the following regions in China is known for its hot spicy cuisine?
Szechwan
Pho is a traditional food from which country?
Vietnam
Soba noodles are made from:
buckwheat flour
Which of the following Japanese art forms is most likely to entertain children through a performance?
bunraka
The name of the first full moon day celebration in Korea is:
daeborum
All kimchi is made the same.
false
Bitter melon is a fruit often served for dessert.
false
Coconut cream is prepared by grating coconut and stirring in whipping cream.
false
Farming is rarely the way of life in many of these nations.
false
For several decades Myanmar was under control of Dutch.
false
Japan is referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun" because it is west of China.
false
Lamingtons are hard meringues topped with whipped cream and fruit.
false
Snacking is not very common in Korea.
false
The Aborigines lived where weather and terrain were favorable for growing food.
false
The Mongolians have been completely integrated into the Chinese culture.
false
The most practiced religion in Korea today is Confucianism.
false
Wonton wrappers are made from rice flour.
false
The sauce used on Peking duck meat or Moo Shu mixtures wrapped in thin pancakes is:
hoisin sauce
Sang-ch-sam is:
lettuce wraps
Which of the following is made from rice wine?
mirin
Which of the following is not a soy product used in Japanese cookery?
nori
All of the following are exotic fruits native to Southeast Asia except:
papaya
Which of the following is not a way rice is used in Korean food preparation?
pilaf
Which protein source is most commonly used in food mixtures?
pork
Rice is the principal grain produced in what area or areas in China?
south and east
Major crops in Korea include all of the following except:
tomatoes
A dish often eaten for breakfast in Southeast Asia is congee.
true
Bok choy is a vegetable that grows in a bunch with some large, coarse green leaves.
true
Folk dancing has been used to preserve the culture in Southeast Asia.
true
Gingered vinegar and wasabi are frequent accompaniments for sashimi and sushi.
true
Which of the following is the order in which DimSum courses served?
- Not exotic items, lighter steamed dishes, deep fried dishes, dessert - Not exotic items, deep fried dishes, lighter steamed dishes, dessert - Lighter steamed dishes, exotic items, deep fried dishes, dessert?
The Chinese school where dim sum originated was the:
- not Shanghai (eastern) - Szechwan (western)
A key tool in a Chinese kitchen that helps with cooking is a:
- not all above - wok?
Which of the Japanese traditions can be traced to Shinto practices?
- not dance performances - public baths?
Which of the following terms is not used to describe "DimSum"?
- not little snack - this and that?
Nam pla and kapi are sauces commonly used in:
- not lowlands of Laos - Thailand?
The taro root is boiled and pounded to make:
- not nuoc cham - poe?
A key tool in Chinese kitchen that helps with preparation is:
- not paring knife - cleaver
All of the following are cooking oil sources grown in China except:
- not rapeseed - corn
Terracing in Japan:
- not reduces erosion - aids in collection of water?
The dry season in Southeast Asia is in the:
- not winter - autumn?
After Japan barred trading from the West, its ports were finally reopened in mid 19th century by:
Commodore Perry
Which is the largest Japanese island?
Honshu
