TIM 102 Final Exam
India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago.
4000
A tandoor is
a cylindrical clay oven
In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as
baba ganouj
What is the Filipino belief meaning that life is controlled by the will of God and by supernatural forces?
bahala na
What is the chickpea flour used for breads and batters for fried foods in Pakistan called?
besan
In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made?
briki
What are masalas?
distinctive mixtures of spices
What type of sauce is typical in Southeast Asia?
fermented fish sauce
Healers in Pakistan are known as what?
hakims
In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called
halim
What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?
imu
Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?
injections
What Hindu classification system is used to evaluate the relative spiritual purity of all foods?
jati
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 national dish in Syria and Lebanon?
kibbeh
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 Indian ice cream called?
kulfi
Which of the following is a milk-based dish you might eat in the Philippines?
leche flan
Iranians have a folk condition typified by fluttering of the heart due to the strong expression of anger or sadness. What is this condition called?
naharati qalb
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.
The Greek term for family honor is
philotomo
What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?
pita
What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?
poi
In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?
vaidyas
What religion do nearly 85% of Indians follow?
Hinduism
Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.?
South Atlantic
Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?
Thai
What is the name of the tribal population that lives in the isolated mountainous regions of Southeast Asia?
Hmong
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 has this affected food habits?
Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result.
What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains?
Midwest
What region of the U.S. prefers foods that are prepared by roasting, boiling, and stewing and are simply made?
New England
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
What region of the U.S. is home to the highest percentage of the population?
South
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite?
South Carolina
Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.
True
In the Philippines hot and cold theory is part of the therapeutic uses of food.
True
What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese?
Wisconsin
What Pakistani dish is like cheesecake, but without a crust?
ras malai
What is bread called in northern India?
roti
What is the approximate population of Asian Indians in the U.S., according to the 2013 census estimates?
3.2 million
What percentage of Pakistani Americans hold a college degree?
56
What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?
Apokreas
Which of the following is the highest of the Indian castes?
Brahmans
Most Laotians have settled in the cities of which U.S. state?
California
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?
Delaware
he largest concentration of Muslims is located in what American city?
Detroit
Filipinos suffer from sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome.
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
Pacific Islanders eat mainly native-grown foods.
False
Which islands is part of the Melanesia region of the South Pacific?
Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands
What European settlers are primarily responsible for the Cajun fare that is synonymous with Louisiana?
French
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
Ful medames.
What type of regional fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food?
Midwestern
The majority of Americans of Filipino descent are what religion?
Roman Catholic
Technically "wild rice" is not a rice.
True
The American South is notable for its high numbers of Protestants.
True
The practitioners of the oldest religion in India believe in worshiping the spirits of natural phenomena.
True
When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy.
True
In what country are you likely to be served French cream-filled pastries?
Vietnam
Religion and medicine were closely linked in Pacific Islander culture. Many traditional practices were dropped due to
adoption of nonnative faiths.
Asian Indians add what powder to honey to treat indigestion?
ashtachooran
Which of the following is a category of Ayurvedic body humors?
vata
Compadrazgo is kinship extended to friends, neighbors, and fellow workers in what country?
Philippines
What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?
simit
Early male Filipino immigrants to the United States mainland created ________ to replace the family as the primary social structure.
social clubs
Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?
soy milk
In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean?
sugar festival
What food is favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch and is actually called Mennonite pod peas?
sugar peas
Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become
too competitive