TIM 102 Chapter 15
What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas?
beef
What ethnic group is one of the most notable in the northern Mountain states and known for sheep ranching?
Basques
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?
Delaware
What state is noteworthy for its commercial hog farms, which make it the number one producer of pork in the nation?
Iowa
What region of the U.S. has the largest percentage of whites in the nation?
Midwest
What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains?
Midwest
What type of regional fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food?
Midwestern
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
The first ice cream parlor was founded in
Pennsylvania
What is the main commodity in Alaska?
Seafood
What region of the U.S. is home to the highest percentage of the population?
South
Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.?
South Atlantic
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite?
South Carolina
Who were the first European explorers to settle the South Atlantic states after arriving in Florida?
Spanish
What food is favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch and is actually called Mennonite pod peas?
Sugar Peas
Native Americans taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads.
TRUE
Technically "wild rice" is not a rice.
TRUE
The American South is notable for its high numbers of Protestants.
TRUE
When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy.
TRUE
Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side?
Texas
What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population who are Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans?
West
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century?
West
In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found?
Wisconsin
In what state were the first breweries founded?
Wisconsin
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.
Which state is often called the "garden basket" of New York due to its numerous commercial crops?
New Jersey
What religion is notable for its high numbers of adherents in the South?
protestant
What vegetable popular in Arizona is a relative of the ground cherry and looks like a green tomato?
tomatillo
New England desserts
were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys.
Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its affluence and important rice crop?
Eastern
California is known as "America's breadbasket."
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
The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population.
FALSE
The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida.
FALSE
Ohio is well-known nationally for its Cincinnati chili, an all-beef version created by _____ immigrants.
Greek and Macedonian
What is the term used to describe American home-style food prepared with local ingredients?
Regional fare
Who are the peoples who cultivated corn, beans, chile peppers, and squash in the West prior to European contact?
Pueblo
Northeastern states share
an early history of interactions with Native American societies.
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine?
California
What is the dominant agricultural activity of the Mountain states?
Cattle and Sheep Ranching
What state is the leading producer of catfish in the nation?
Mississippi
What region of the U.S. is known for its bean dishes, in particular baked beans and bean pot?
New England
Which Northeast region includes the state of Rhode Island?
New England
What state is third, after California and Washington, in wine production?
New York
What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese?
Ohio
What is the traditional lunch specialty "meal in a turnover," which is popular in Michigan?
pasties
Plantations in the South were generally
self-sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products.
