TIM 102. CHAPTER 15. REGIONAL AMERICAS
What cuisine was created by the French Acadians?
Cajun
Which of the following is the Midwest most associated with?
Agricultural productivity
In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture. (T/F)
False
Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines?
French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American
What process has greatly improved agriculture and crop/food production throughout the West?
Improved irrigation methods
The sweetener most associated with Northeast and the Native Americans is
Maple Syrup
Which state(s) is/are known for the production of wild rice?
Minnesota
What country were the Basque people originally from?
Spain
Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side?
Texas
Georgia is known for peach pie and peanuts (T/F)
True
Maryland is known for crab cakes (T/F)
True
Virginia is famous for Smithfield hams (T/F)
True
What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population who are Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans?
West
Which state has the highest death rate in the US?
West Virgina
Which state has the highest rate of heavy drinking in the US?
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
Plantations in the South were generally
self sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products.
Who were the Pennsylvania Dutch?
German immigrants in Pennsylvania
Which state is often called the "garden basket" of New York due to its numerous commercial crops?
New Jersey
Which of the following is NOT associated with New England?
Shrimp
In what region do most Americans live?
South
New England desserts
were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine?
California
Notable numbers of which group live in the South?
Christians
What liquid is red eye gravy made with?
Coffee
Which of the following is not an accurate statement?
Corn is a popular crop along the coastal areas of the South
The state of Wisconsin is best known for its production of what food?
Dairy products
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?
Delaware
