TIM 102 CH 12-15
What percentage of Lebanese Americans spoke English less than "very well" in the 2000 census?
14%
Approximately how many mainland Southeast Asians and Filipinos have arrived in the U.S. since 1975?
2 million
What is the approximate population of Asian Indians in the U.S. according to the 2005 census estimates?
2.3 Million
What is the typical family size among the Hmong?
6
Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?
All of the above
Which of the following describes the Hindu concept of pollution as applied to food?
All of the above
In Greece the main meal starts with appetizers such as...
All of the above (Tiropetes, Baba Ganouj, Dolmas)
What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?
Apokreas
What is the Filipino belief meaning that life is controlled by the will of God and by supernatural forces?
Bahala na
What ethnic group is one of the most notable in the northern Mountain states and known for sheep ranching?
Basques
What is the most popular agricultural commodity in Kansas?
Beef
Of the following castes, which were generally vegetarians?
Brahmans
Which of the following is the highest of the Indian castes?
Brahmans
What is the most commonly omitted meal when Asian Indians are acculturated?
Breakfast
Which of the following is not one of the 3 practices to produce balance in Filipino culture?
Cooling
The largest concentration of Muslims is located in what American city?
Detroit
The religion of most Greeks is...
Eastern Orthodox
What were immigrants from the Middle East identified as until 1900?
Egyptian
California is known as "America's breadbasket." T or F?
False
Cupping, flushing, and coining are traditional healing treatments that are no longer used by Southeast Asians. T or F?
False
Filipinos suffer from Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS). T or F?
False
In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter. T or F?
False
In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture. T or F?
False
In Pakistan the hot-cold system of foods encourages eating cold foods in winter and hot foods in the summer. T or F?
False
It is the southern section of the Balkan region that is known for using German-style sausages and hams. T or F?
False
Most Muslim immigrants to the U.S. do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America. T or F?
False
Most Muslims immigrants to the U.S. do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America. T or F?
False
Most of the land in Hawaii is devoted to sugar cane production and the many sugar plantations continue to be a major economic driving force. T or F?
False
Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods. T or F?
False
The cuisine of the Middle East never features fruits cooked in with meat-based dishes. T or F?
False
The diet of Filipinos is lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than the diets of any of the other Southeast Asians. T or F?
False
The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida. T or F?
False
There were more than an estimated 1 million Native Hawaiians in the Hawaiian Islands at the time explorer James Cook discovered them. T or F?
False
Wisconsin can thank the Swedish immigrants for the dairies and breweries for which this state is famous. T or F?
False
Unripened wheat kernels that are dried but not cracked are known as what?
Fireek
Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines?
French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American
Moroccan food reflects Berber cooking. The Berbers are...
From the Maghreb region
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?
Ful medames
What is a cheese and egg pie called in Serbia?
Gibanica
In Iran a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called _____.
Halim
What group of Southeast Asians has been successful in marketing a traditional needlecraft known as paj ntaub?
Hmong
What is the herbal Greek cure for a sore throat?
Honey and Lemon
In Iran, body humors need to be kept in balance. In practice, Iranians are primarily concerned with which of the following?
Hot and Cold
Cooked pureed chickpeas are the base for what Middle Eastern dip?
Hummus
What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?
Imu
What is the name for the syrup-soaked, orange-colored pretzels eaten in southern India?
Jalebis
Which Hindu festival commemorates the birth of Krishna?
Janmashtami
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 mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands?
Kava
What state is known for its whiskey being aged in charred oak barrels?
Kentucky
What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?
Kibbeh
Israelis in Israel may live in settlement cooperatives called ________.
Kibbutzim
Israelis in Israel may live in settlement cooperatives called...
Kibbutzim
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 the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?
Kourabiedes
What are Hmong herbalists called?
Kws Tshuaj
Which of the following is a yogurt-based beverage?
Lassi
In Southeast Asia, which of the following is a milk-based dish you might eat in the Philippines?
Leche flan
In the Middle East verjuice is made from what unripe fruit?
Lemon
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 does this affect food habits?
Many different cuisines are brought with the immigrants
What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains?
Midwest
What state is the leading producer of catfish in the nation?
Mississippi
What is the term Iranians use for undifferentiated feelings of physical and emotional discomfort?
Narahati
The first Greek Orthodox Church in the U.S. was founded in 1864 in which city?
New Orleans
The first Greek Orthodox in the US was founded in 1864 in which city?
New Orleans
What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand?
Noodles
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
Rates of what chronic disease in Hawaii are among the highest in the world?
Obesity
What is commonly chewed at the end of the meal to aid in digestion and freshen the breath?
Paan
The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is...
Pavlova
Compadrazgo is kinship extended to friends, neighbors and fellow workers in what country?
Philippines
The Greek term for family honor is...
Philotomo
A leavened Arabic flat bread is called _____.
Pita
What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?
Poi
What religion is notable for its high numbers of adherents in the South?
Protestant
Who are the peoples who cultivated corn, beans, chile peppers, and squash in the West prior to European contact?
Pueblo
What is the foundation of the diet in Southeast Asia?
Rice
The majority of Americans of Filipino descent are what religion?
Roman Catholic
What is a whole lamb or chicken skewered on a small pole which is inserted into the dirt around a large fire in Pakistan is called?
Sajji
A very soft shake of the right hand, then touching the heart, is called what in Pakistan?
Salaam
Coconut cream is a rich source of...
Saturated Fat
What is the main commodity in Alaska?
Seafood
Which of the following are common factors between Pacific Islanders and Southeast Asians?
Similar tropical climates and same ancestors
What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?
Simit
Fruits simmered in thick syrup are a Balkan specialty called _______.
Slatko
What region of the U.S. has the highest percentage of the population?
South
What region of the US has the highest percentage of the population?
South
Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?
Soy Milk
Who were the first European explorers to settle the South Atlantic states after arriving in Florida?
Spanish
Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?
Thai
What vegetable popular in Arizona is a relative of the ground cherry and looks like a green tomato?
Tomatillo
Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900. T or F?
True
During Vietnamese meals, all of the dishes are served at the same time. T or F?
True
Foods can cause dislocation of the to'ala. T or F?
True
Fresh milk is not widely consumed in the Balkans although it is used in cooking. T or F?
True
Ghee is butter that has been clarified. T or F?
True
In India, some people indicate "yes" by wobbling the head back and forth. T or F?
True
In the Middle East, it is believed the digestive system must have time to adjust between eating foods that are hot in temperature and then foods that are cold in temperature. T or F?
True
In the Philippines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food. T or F?
True
In the Phillipines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food. T or F?
True
Jalebis are deep-fried sweets that are soaked in sweet syrup before serving. T or F?
True
Laotians believe in 32 spirits that oversee 32 organs of the body. T or F?
True
The highest percentage of Protestants is found in the West South Central and East South Central regions. T or F?
True
The oldest of the Indian faiths' beliefs include worshipping the spirits of natural phenomena. T or F?
True
The traditional Middle East family feels that the modesty and chastity of the women in the family reflect on the honor of the whole family. T or F?
True
The traditional diet of the nations bordering the Mediterranean is high in monounsaturated fat, which may be related to lower risk of heart disease. T or F?
True
Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers. T or F?
True
When eating at a home in the Middle East, the guest should always accept the offer of food; to refuse would be an insult. T or F?
True
Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with an alcohol content?
Verjuice
What Southeast Asian culture believes the body is sustained by three separate souls?
Vietnamese
Which group of Southeast Islanders is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating?
Vietnamese
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century?
West
What state is the leading US producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese?
Wisconsin
Which of the following is not a major Hmong tribe?
Yellow Hmong
What is the Israeli independence day called?
Yom Ha-Atzma'ut
Northeastern states share...
an early history of interactions with Native American societies
Plantations in the South were generally...
self-sufficient in terms of both food stuffs and most household goods
New England desserts...
were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys
