World Cuisines

Match the staple crop to the region of China. Rice Wheat

Rice - South Wheat - North

The most common type of Kimchi in Korean cuisine are __________ and __________. a. Radish and Cabbage b. Radish and Apple c. Cabbage and Onion d. Garlic and Beans

a. Radish and Cabbage

Indian cuisine is heavily influenced by __________. a. Religion b. Trends c. Food Costs d. Colors

a. Religion

Why is Japanese cuisine often vegetarian? a. Religious Reasons b. Poor climate for raising farm animals c. Meat is to expensive

a. Religious Regions

Which of these began France? a. Restaurants b. Cafes c. Bars d. Hotels

a. Restaurants

Filipino tamales are made with __________ rather than corn. a. Rice b. Wheat c. Meat

a. Rice

Which of these is the most alcohol in New England? a. Rum, made from sugar b. Whiskey, made from wheat c. Vodka, made from potatoes

a. Rum, made from sugar

Which of these is most important to Scandinavian food? a. Salt b. Sugar c. Spices d. MSG

a. Salt

In Scandinavia, food is: a. Scarce b. Plentiful c. Cold d. Dry

a. Scarce

Indian cuisine is based primarily on complex __________, rather than elaborate methods of __________. a. Seasonings; Cooking b. Cooking; Seasonings c. Cooking; Shopping d. Knife Cuts; Cooking

a. Seasonings; Cooking

Germany's Burgerliche Kochkunst is: a. Sensible middle-class cuisine b. Extravagant upper-class cuisine c. Practical working-class cuisine

a. Sensible middle-class cuisine

Cannoli is from: a. Sicily b. Tuscany c. Venice d. Rome

a. Sicily

In Italy, meals should be eaten: a. Slowly b. Quickly c. Dramatically d. Constantly

a. Slowly

Tapas are: a. Small Snacks b. Large Meals c. Individual Ingredients

a. Small Snacks

Southern Thai food is known for its especially strong flavors: hot, spicy, and __________. a. Sour b. Sweet c. Bitter

a. Sour

Because it's in western France, Gascony's cuisine is influenced by the cuisine of: a. Spain b. England c. Italy d. Germany

a. Spain

Indian was an important gateway between Europe and Asia for trading this: a. Spices b. Meat c. Fruit d. Salt

a. Spices

The "Three Sisters" of native american cuisine are: a. Squash, Beans, Corn b. Corn, Potatoes, Beans c. Potatoes, Squash, Beans d. Squash, Potatoes, Corn

a. Squash, Beans, Corn

__________ is both the name of a dish and the vessel in which the dish is cooked. a. Tagine b. Kapenta c. Fufu d. Cachupa

a. Tagine

Term for fried food in Japanese is: a. Tempura b. Sashimi c. Sushi d. Sake

a. Tempura

Fajitas, chili con carne, and other foods made with meat, cheese, beans, and spices are generally considered __________. a. Tex-Mex b. Central Mexican c. Southern Mexican

a. Tex-Mex

Which US region produces the most wine? a. The West Coast b. The Midwest c. New England

a. The West Coast

__________ is/are common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, but are native to the Americas. a. Tomatoes b. Corn c. Squash d. Beans

a. Tomatoes

Which of the following is not one of the "Four Pillars of Mexican Cuisine"? a. Tortillas b. Chocolate c. Beans d. Chiles

a. Tortillas

Which of these ingredients cannot be farmed, and must be foraged for? a. Truffles b. Foie Gras c. Escargot

a. Truffles

Paella is from: a. Valencia b. Castille c. Andalusia d. Portugal e. Galicia

a. Valencia

The most common meats in Middle Eastern cuisine are __________ and __________. a. Veal and Mutton b. Chicken and Fish c. Beef and Pork

a. Veal and Mutton

Every meal in Japan is is eaten with: a. White Rice b. Miso Soup c. Sake d. Soy Sauce

a. White Rice

Which region of China has the most vegetarian cuisine? a. Zheijiang b. Cantonese c. Szechuan d. Beijing

a. Zheijiang

These are health-related categories Chinese food is divided into: a. Sweet and Sour b. Vegetarian and Meat-Based c. Warming and Cooling

c. Warming and Cooling

Which Chinese cuisine is commonly seen in Chinese-American cuisine? a. Zheijiang b. Beijing c. Szechuan d. Cantonese

d. Cantonese

The term for raw fish in Japanese is: a. Sashimi b. Sushi c. Sake d. Tempura

d. Sashimi

Which Chinese cuisine is the spiciest? a. Beijing b. Cantonese c. Zheijiang d. Szechuan

d. Szechuan

Match the dish to its country of origin. Pho Adobo Bulgogi Tom Yum

Pho-Vietnam Adobo-Philippines Bulgogi-Korea Tom Yum-Thailand

In Peru, potatoes and __________ are more common than corn. a. Quinoa b. Rice c. Barley

a. Quinoa

African slaves introduced okra, peanuts, watermelons, and black-eyes peas to __________. a. America b. Germany c. China d. Vietnam

a. America

Coffeehouses originated in: a. Austria b. France c. England d. Russia

a. Austria

Northern Italian cuisine is influenced by which of these countries? a. Austria b. Spain c. Poland d. Greece

a. Austria

Indian cuisine usually DOES NOT use these proteins. a. Beef and Pork b. Goat and Chicken c. Lamb and Chicken d. Goat and Pork

a. Beef and Pork

Which of these is the wine capital if France? a. Bordeaux b. Champagne c. Paris d. Gascony

a. Bordeaux

Which of these countries was once a Portuguese colony? a. Brazil b. Mexico c. Peru d. Cuba

a. Brazil

To officially be "Turkish Coffee", must be brewed in a __________. a. Cezve b. Espresso Machine c. Percolator d. Tajine

a. Cezve

Vietnamese cuisine is influenced heavily by both __________ and __________ cuisines. a. Chinese and French b. Thai and Spanish c. Korean and Chinese d. American and French

a. Chinese and French

Which of these is a preservation method brought from Europe to India? a. Chutney b. Confit c. Jam d. Jerky

a. Chutney

In the US gyros and scawarma are common. In the Middle East they are know as __________? a. Doner Kebab b. Falafel c. Manakeesh d. Dolma

a. Doner Kebab

Gnocchi is a: a. Dumpling b. Pasta c. Sauce d. Porridge

a. Dumpling

Pasta is made with: a. Durum Wheat b. Winter Wheat c. White Wheat d. Red Wheat

a. Durum Wheat

Raw meat is a delicacy in: a. Ethiopia b. Central Africa c. Northern Africa d. The American South

a. Ethiopia

Japanese dining culture strongly emphasizes: a. Etiquette b. Silverware c. Drinking

a. Etiquette

North African cuisine is heavily influenced by Middle Eastern and __________ cuisine. a. French b. American c. Chinese d. Mexican

a. French

Also served as Beignets in New Orleans, or sopapillas in Mexico, __________ is/are a traditional Belizean fried dough treat. a. Fry Jack b. Fry Bread c. Donuts

a. Fry Jack

A typical dish of western Africa, made from boiled starch, is called __________. a. Fufu b. Ugali c. Kapenta d. Cachupa

a. Fufu

SPAM is most commonly eaten in: a. Hawaii b. California c. Alaska d. Texas

a. Hawaii

What is the term given to Middle Eastern appetizers? a. Meze b. Small Plates c. Tapas

a. Meze

What US region is the corn dog most commonly found in? a. Midwest b. New England c. West Coast

a. Midwest

Which makes modern French cuisine different from classical cuisine? a. Modern French cuisine is simpler than classical French cuisine. b. Modern French cuisine is more elaborate than classical French cuisine. c. Modern French cuisine is more expensive than classical French cuisine.

a. Modern French cuisine is simpler than classical French cuisine.

How many meals are in the average Spanish day? a. More than 3 b. 3 c. Less than 3

a. More than 3

Spanish cuisine features several ingredients from: a. North and South America b. Asia c. India

a. North and South America

Russian cuisine is mostly: a. Peasant Cuisine b. Middle-class Cuisine c. Upper-class Cuisine d. Communist Cuisine

a. Peasant Cuisine

Which of these is not a region of Spain? a. Portugal b. Galicia c. Andalusia d. Castille e. Valencia

a. Portugal