Ch. 12 Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders

What is the name of the tribal population that lives in the isolated mountainous regions of Southeast Asia? A. Hmong B. Tongan C. Cambodian D. Yakuza

A. Hmong

What are Hmong herbalists called? A. Kws tshuaj B. Shaman C. Compadrazgo D. Magic healers

A. Kws tshuaj

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

A. Minnesota

The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is: A. Pavlova B. Shepherd's pie C. Scones D. ANZAC bisuits

A. Pavlova

What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam? A. Pho B. Poi C. Cha gio D. Piarun

A. Pho

Fruits simmered in thick syrup are a Balkan specialty called _______. A. Slatko B. Sarma C. Musaka D. Samana

A. Slatko

What is the predominant religion in Cambodia? A. Theravada Buddhism B. Islam C. Taoism D. Roman Catholic

A. Theravada Buddhism

Approximately how many mainland Southeast Asians and Filipinos have arrived in the U.S. since 1975? A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 1/2 million D. 100 thousand

B. 2 million

Religion and medicine were closely linked in Pacific Islander culture. Many traditional practices were dropped due to A. Increased availability of trade goods B. Adoption of non-native faiths C. Electricity D. Television E. All of the above

B. Adoption of non-native faiths

What is the Filipino belief meaning that life is controlled by the will of God and by supernatural forces? A. Yin and um B. Bahala na C. Mal aire D. Usog

B. Bahala na

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

What type of sauce is typical in Southeast Asia? A. Soy sauce B. Fermented fish sauce C. Aioli D. Sweet and sour sauce

B. Fermented fish sauce

Where would you find SPAM a commonly eaten meat? A. Micronesia B. Hawaii C. Guam D. Tonga

B. Hawaii

What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking? A. Adobe B. Imu C. Haupia D. Uma

B. Imu

Coconut cream is a rich source of A. Complex carbohydrate B. Saturated fat C. Vitamin C D. Protein

B. Saturated fat

Which of the following are common factors between Pacific Islanders and Southeast Asians? A. Similar arid plains with monsoonal rains B. Similar tropical climates and same ancestors C. Same ancestors and mountainous terrains D. Same Mediterranean climates and mountainous terrains

B. Similar tropical climates and same ancestors

Which of the following is not a key starch source in the South Pacific diet? A. Breadfruit B. Soursop C. Taro root D. Cassava E. Yams

B. Soursop

Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world? A. Indonesian B. Thai C. Vietnamese D. Indian

B. Thai

What is the typical family size among the Hmong family? A. 3 B. 2 C. 6 D. 10 (two answers)

C. 6 and D. 10

Which of the following islands are parts of the Melanesia region of the South Pacific? A. Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, the Marshall Islands B. Hawaii, American Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti C. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands D. Guam, Fiji, Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands E. Hawaii, Philippines, Tahiti, Java, Sumatra

C. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands

What group of Southeast Asians has been successful in marketing a traditional needlecraft known as paj ntaub? A. Cambodian B. Filipino C. Hmong D. Vietnamese

C. Hmong

What is the mildly intoxicating beverage popular in the Pacific Islands? A. Café latte B. Cocao samoa C. Kava D. Yerba mate

C. Kava

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. Hmong C. Leche flan D. Adobo E. Dinuguan

C. Leche flan

What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand? A. Soup B. Rice bowls C. Noodle D. Seafood

C. Noodle

Rates of what chronic disease in Hawaii are among the highest in the world? A. Osteoporosis B. Hypertension C. Obesity D. Cancer

C. Obesity

What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii? A. Lomi-lomi B. Pho C. Poi D. Oka

C. Poi

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

C. Rice

The majority of Americans of Filipino descent are what religion? A. Lutheran B. Protestant C. Roman Catholic D. Islam

C. Roman Catholic

What is the unique unexplained condition that occurs in Southeast Asians in the U.S.? A. SIDS B. PTSD C. SUNDS D. ADHD

C. SUNDS

Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia? A. Milk B. Rice milk C. Soy milk D. Coconut milk

C. Soy milk

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

C. Spain

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

C. Vietnam

What Southeast Asian culture believes the body is sustained by three separate souls? A. Filipino B. Laotian C. Vietnamese D. Cambodian

C. Vietnamese

At what age are Hmong children expected to behave as adults? A. 18 B. 13 C. 8 D. 5

D. 5

Most Southeast Asians, while belonging to many religions, also may believe in A. Spirits and ghosts. B. Spirits of the ancestors. C. Cannibalism of enemies. D. A and B E. A, B, and C

D. A and B

Which of the following is not a major Hmong tribe? A. Red Hmong B. Blue Hmong C. Flowery Hmong D. Yellow Hmong

D. Yellow Hmong

Cupping, flushing, and coining are traditional healing treatments that are no longer used by Southeast Asians. True False

False

Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods. True False

False

The diet of Filipinos is lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than the diets of any of the other Southeast Asians. True False

False

Among 1/2 the Hmong Americans are now Christian. True False

True

During Vietnamese meals, all of the dishes are served at the same time. True False

True

Filipinos suffer from Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS). True False

True

Foods can cause dislocation of the to'ala. True False

True

Which group of Southeast Islanders is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating? A. Vietnamese B. Laotians C. Hmong D. Cambodians E. None of the above

A. Vietnamese

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

C. 40

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

D. Beef

Parts of what country are known as the "spice islands"? A. Malaysia B. Thailand C. Singapore D. Indonesia

D. Indonesia

Compadrazgo is kinship extended to friends, neighbors, and fellow workers in what country? A. Vietnam B. Cambodia C. Laos D. Phillippines

D. Phillippines

Which of the following is not one of the four regional cooking styles of the Philippines? A. Luzon B. Bicolandia C. Viscayan Islands D. Polynesian

D. Polynesian

For Southeast Asians which of the following factors is not potentially a cause for illness? A. Imbalance b/w hot and cold B. Malevolent spirits C. Yin and yang out of balance D. Respect for one's ancestors E. Not having accumulated enough merit (bad karma)

D. Respect for one's ancestors

What is the main ingredient in the popular Hawaiian dish lomi-lomi? A. Coconut cream B. Taro root C. Dolphin D. Salmon

D. Salmon

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

There were more than an estimated 1 million Native Hawaiians in the Hawaiian Islands at the time explorer James Cook discovered them? True False

False

In the Phillippines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food. True False

True

Laotians believe in 32 spirits that oversee 32 organs of the body. True False

True