Chapter 15 - Regional Americans
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 fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food? a. Southern b. Midwestern c. Coastal d. Southwestern e. Northeastern
b. midwestern
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
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
Native Americans taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads. a. True b. False
True
When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy. a. True b. False
True
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
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-poly
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
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
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
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
need to fry ham and save drippings too make this a. Red-eye gravy b. Rocky Mountain oysters c. Booyaw d. Pasties e. Lutefisk
a. red eye gravy
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
The first ice cream parlor was founded in a. New York. b. Pennsylvania. c. Maryland. d. New Jersey. e. Vermont.
b. Pennsylvania
a popular item where beef ranching occurs a. Red-eye gravy b. Rocky Mountain oysters c. Booyaw d. Pasties e. Lutefisk
b. Rocky Mountain oysters
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 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
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
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 Northeast region includes the state of Rhode Island? a. Mid-Atlantic b. Coastal c. New England d. Cape Cod e. Mountain
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
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state? a. Florida b. Georgia c. Virginia d. Delaware e. Texas
d. Delaware
In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found? a. North Dakota b. Texas c. Florida d. Wisconsin e. Kentucky
d. Wisconsin
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
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
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
In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture. a. True b. False
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. a. True b. False
false
The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population. a. True b. False
false
The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida. a. True b. False
false
Wisconsin can thank the Swedish immigrants for the dairies and breweries for which this state is famous. a. True b. False
false
what food purchasing behaviors are associated with higher and lower incomes in national food consumption surveys?
households with a lowering income will spend their money on simple foods such as white bread, bacon, luncheon meats, and eggs. Middle income families will venture off to more expensive cuts of meat, seafood, dairy products, and extra snacks. Higher wage Americans will buy culinary based ingredients or dine out.
what is meant by term local history when describing foods in an area?
local history is associated with certain dishes. such as how stew is universal and made with similar ingredients and there is no actual recipe that is correct.
a norwegian preserved fish dish a. Red-eye gravy b. Rocky Mountain oysters c. Booyaw d. Pasties e. Lutefisk
lutefisk
what factors are associated with the development of regional cuisine?
regional cuisine is based on food preparation, sourced ingredients, agriculture, and season. Food trends are also a factor along with local items.
What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas? a. wheat b. corn c. beef d. poultry e. soybeans
c. beef
wild game stew a. Red-eye gravy b. Rocky Mountain oysters c. Booyaw d. Pasties e. Lutefisk
c. booyaw
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
California is known as "America's breadbasket." a. True b. False
False
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 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
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 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
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite? a. South Carolina b. Florida c. Delaware d. West Virginia e. Maryland
a. South Carolina
In what state were the first breweries founded? a. Wisconsin b. Colorado c. Philadelphia d. New York e. Oregon
a. Wisconsin
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine? a. California b. Arizona c. New Mexico d. Wyoming e. Utah
a. california
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
What is the main commodity in Alaska? a. reindeer b. game c. seafood d. gold e. oil
c. seafood
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
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. the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas.
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century? a. Northeast b. Midwest c. West d. South e. Eastern Mountain
c. west
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 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 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. misisipi
Lunch specialty introduced by miners from Cornwall a. Red-eye gravy b. Rocky Mountain oysters c. Booyaw d. Pasties e. Lutefisk
d. pasties
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
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 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 are the regional divisions used to describe the pacific states, and what variables have led to the development of the different cuisines?
the pacific states are divided and categorized based on the coastline states such as California, Oregon, and Washington. And Hawaii and Alaska are separated. Adaptaions to their cuisines have token place as well.
why might one use the regional divisions of the country as defined by the US census bereau and U.S. department of commerce in reporting on regional food patterns in America. what are the advantages?
there are four regions in America, northeast, midwest, south, and west. it is ideal for detecting trends, and observing.
Technically "wild rice" is not a rice. a. True b. False
true
The American South is notable for its high numbers of Protestants. a. True b. False
true
