TIM 102 Final Exam

India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago.

4000

A tandoor is

a cylindrical clay oven

In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as

baba ganouj

What is the Filipino belief meaning that life is controlled by the will of God and by supernatural forces?

bahala na

What is the chickpea flour used for breads and batters for fried foods in Pakistan called?

besan

In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made?

briki

What are masalas?

distinctive mixtures of spices

What type of sauce is typical in Southeast Asia?

fermented fish sauce

Healers in Pakistan are known as what?

hakims

In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called

halim

What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?

imu

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?

injections

What Hindu classification system is used to evaluate the relative spiritual purity of all foods?

jati

What is the extra rich sour cream called in Bosnia?

kajmak

What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called?

kataif

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?

kibbeh

What home remedy used on the umbilical cords of newborns has a high lead content and can be dangerous?

ko'hl

What are Greek meatballs called?

kofta

What is Indian ice cream called?

kulfi

Which of the following is a milk-based dish you might eat in the Philippines?

leche flan

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?

naharati qalb

An abundance of simple foods means hospitality in the West North Central Midwest region because

of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas.

The Greek term for family honor is

philotomo

What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?

pita

What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?

poi

In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?

vaidyas

What religion do nearly 85% of Indians follow?

Hinduism

Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.?

South Atlantic

Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?

Thai

What is the name of the tribal population that lives in the isolated mountainous regions of Southeast Asia?

Hmong

French Acadians from Canada relocated to what state at the end of the 18th century?

Louisiana

Israel has many immigrants from all over the world. How has this affected food habits?

Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result.

What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains?

Midwest

What region of the U.S. prefers foods that are prepared by roasting, boiling, and stewing and are simply made?

New England

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?

Northeast

What region of the U.S. is home to the highest percentage of the population?

South

In what state are oyster roasts a favorite?

South Carolina

Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.

True

In the Philippines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food.

True

What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese?

Wisconsin

What Pakistani dish is like cheesecake, but without a crust?

ras malai

What is bread called in northern India?

roti

What is the approximate population of Asian Indians in the U.S., according to the 2013 census estimates?

3.2 million

What percentage of Pakistani Americans hold a college degree?

56

What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?

Apokreas

Which of the following is the highest of the Indian castes?

Brahmans

Most Laotians have settled in the cities of which U.S. state?

California

In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?

Delaware

he largest concentration of Muslims is located in what American city?

Detroit

Filipinos suffer from sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome.

False

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

False

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

Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods.

False

Which islands is part of the Melanesia region of the South Pacific?

Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands

What European settlers are primarily responsible for the Cajun fare that is synonymous with Louisiana?

French

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

Ful medames.

What type of regional fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food?

Midwestern

The majority of Americans of Filipino descent are what religion?

Roman Catholic

Technically "wild rice" is not a rice.

True

The American South is notable for its high numbers of Protestants.

True

The practitioners of the oldest religion in India believe in worshiping the spirits of natural phenomena.

True

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

True

In what country are you likely to be served French cream-filled pastries?

Vietnam

Religion and medicine were closely linked in Pacific Islander culture. Many traditional practices were dropped due to

adoption of nonnative faiths.

Asian Indians add what powder to honey to treat indigestion?

ashtachooran

Which of the following is a category of Ayurvedic body humors?

vata

Compadrazgo is kinship extended to friends, neighbors, and fellow workers in what country?

Philippines

What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?

simit

Early male Filipino immigrants to the United States mainland created ________ to replace the family as the primary social structure.

social clubs

Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?

soy milk

In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean?

sugar festival

What food is favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch and is actually called Mennonite pod peas?

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

too competitive