TIM 102 Exam 3

India as a civilization began approximately how long ago? A. 4000 years B. 3000 years C. 2000 years D. 1000 years

A. 4000 years

What percentage of Pakistani Americans hold a college degree? A. 54 B. 12 C. 62 D. 28

A. 54

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. None of the above

A. Apokreas

Which of the following is a majority religion in South Korea? A. Confucianism B. Taoism C. Shintoism D. Catholicism

A. Confucianism

Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its rice-growing, affluent agriculture? A. Eastern B. Western C. Southern D. Central

A. Eastern

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 what? A. Ful medames B. Kibbeh C. Mansaf D. Tharid

A. Ful Medames

What are Greek meatballs called? A. Kofta B. Souvlaki C. Shawarma D. All of the above

A. Kofta

Hmong clan groups migrated to suburban and rural communities of what U.S. state? A. Minnesota B. Indiana C. Utah D. Idaho

A. Minnesota

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

A. Northeast

What is the traditional lunch specialty "meal in a turnover," which is popular in Michigan, called? A. Pasties B. Empanada C. Swarma D. Pierogi

A. Pasties

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

A. Sui mai

Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with an alcohol content? A. Verjuice B. Retsina C. Ouzo D. Arak E. All are alcoholic

A. Verjuice

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. None of the above

B. At a restaurant

What is the caste associated with the priest profession in India? A. Kshatriyas B. Brahmans C. Vaisyas D. Sudras

B. Brahmans

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 is not one of the 3 practices to produce balance in Filipino culture? A. Heating B. Cooling C. Protection D. Flushing

B. Cooling

The most important festival in China revolves around what holiday? A. Ch'ing Ming B. New Years C. Moon Festival D. Dragon Boat Festival

B. New Years

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-soaked duck

B. Peking duck

What is the national dish of Serbia made from lamb and beef called? A. Somun B. Pljeskavica C. Ajyar D. None of the above

B. Pljeskavica

What is the Pakistani dish that is like cheesecake without a crust called? A. Ladoo B. Ras Malai C. Rayta D. Koftay

B. Ras Malai

In Japan, rice mixed with rice vinegar is called __________. A. pu B. su C. mochi D. mu E. Kasiseki

B. Su

What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese? A. California B. Wisconsin C. Kansas D. Texas

B. Wisconsin

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

New England desserts A. were usually rich and based on creams and sugars. 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.

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

Pakistan received its independence from India in what year? A. 1876 B. 1910 C. 1947 D. 1962

C. 1947

What percentage of Filipinos are employed in professional or management careers? A. 50 B. 30 C. 40 D. 10

C. 40

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. Must be present for a meal to have occurred

C. Cooked meats and vegetables

What religion do nearly 85% of Indians follow? A. Buddhist B. Christian C. Hindu D. Jewish

C. Hindu

In Japan, what is the name used for the complex herbal medications brought from China? A. Kami B. Enryo C. Kanpo D. Yonsei

C. Kanpo

What Southeast Asian group identifies 32 spirits that oversee the 32 organs of the body? A. Cambodians B. Hmong C. Laotians D. Filipinos

C. Laotians

In Southeast Asia, 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

What is the foundation of the diet in Southeast Asia? A. Cassava B. Noodles C. Rice D. Soy

C. Rice

What European country has substantial domination in the Philippines? A. France B. Germany C. Spain D. Portugal

C. Spain

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

C. Texas

In what country are you likely to be served French cream-filled pastries? A. Cambodia B. Philippines C. Vietnam D. Laos

C. Vietnam

What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century? A. Northeast B. Midwest C. West D. South

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.

Israelis in Israel may live in settlement cooperatives called ________. A. mosques B. synagogues C. kibbutzim D. communes E. none of the above

C. kibbutzim

What German religious outcast group settled in the Mid-Atlantic states and became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch? A. Amish B. Mennonites C. Schwenkfelders D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine? A. Lamb B. Kangaroo C. Wild Game D. Beef

D. Beef

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 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

D. Ko'hl

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

T or F: In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.

False

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

False

T or F: Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, has a formal heirarchy of "masters" and priests.

False

T or F: The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population.

False

T or F: The cuisine of the Middle East never features fruits cooked in with meat-based dishes.

False

T or F: Jalebis are deep-fried sweets that are soaked in sweet syrup before serving.

True

T or F: Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers.

True