World Cuisines
Which Chinese cuisine is commonly seen in Chinese-American cuisine? a. Zheijiang b. Beijing c. Szechuan d. Cantonese
d. Cantonese
The term for raw fish in Japanese is: a. Sashimi b. Sushi c. Sake d. Tempura
d. Sashimi
Which Chinese cuisine is the spiciest? a. Beijing b. Cantonese c. Zheijiang d. Szechuan
d. Szechuan
Which of these is the wine capital if France? a. Bordeaux b. Champagne c. Paris d. Gascony
a. Bordeaux
Which of these countries was once a Portuguese colony? a. Brazil b. Mexico c. Peru d. Cuba
a. Brazil
To officially be "Turkish Coffee", must be brewed in a __________. a. Cezve b. Espresso Machine c. Percolator d. Tajine
a. Cezve
Vietnamese cuisine is influenced heavily by both __________ and __________ cuisines. a. Chinese and French b. Thai and Spanish c. Korean and Chinese d. American and French
a. Chinese and French
Which of these is a preservation method brought from Europe to India? a. Chutney b. Confit c. Jam d. Jerky
a. Chutney
In the US gyros and scawarma are common. In the Middle East they are know as __________? a. Doner Kebab b. Falafel c. Manakeesh d. Dolma
a. Doner Kebab
Pasta is made with: a. Durum Wheat b. Winter Wheat c. White Wheat d. Red Wheat
a. Durum Wheat
Which of these is not a region of Spain? a. Portugal b. Galicia c. Andalusia d. Castille e. Valencia
a. Portugal
Germany's Burgerliche Kochkunst is: a. Sensible middle-class cuisine b. Extravagant upper-class cuisine c. Practical working-class cuisine
a. Sensible middle-class cuisine
In Italy, meals should be eaten: a. Slowly b. Quickly c. Dramatically d. Constantly
a. Slowly
Tapas are: a. Small Snacks b. Large Meals c. Individual Ingredients
a. Small Snacks
Southern Thai food is known for its especially strong flavors: hot, spicy, and __________. a. Sour b. Sweet c. Bitter
a. Sour
Because it's in western France, Gascony's cuisine is influenced by the cuisine of: a. Spain b. England c. Italy d. Germany
a. Spain
Indian was an important gateway between Europe and Asia for trading this: a. Spices b. Meat c. Fruit d. Salt
a. Spices
The "Three Sisters" of native american cuisine are: a. Squash, Beans, Corn b. Corn, Potatoes, Beans c. Potatoes, Squash, Beans d. Squash, Potatoes, Corn
a. Squash, Beans, Corn
Term for fried food in Japanese is: a. Tempura b. Sashimi c. Sushi d. Sake
a. Tempura
Raw meat is a delicacy in: a. Ethiopia b. Central Africa c. Northern Africa d. The American South
a. Ethiopia
Which US region produces the most wine? a. The West Coast b. The Midwest c. New England
a. The West Coast
The most common meats in Middle Eastern cuisine are __________ and __________. a. Veal and Mutton b. Chicken and Fish c. Beef and Pork
a. Veal and Mutton
Every meal in Japan is is eaten with: a. White Rice b. Miso Soup c. Sake d. Soy Sauce
a. White Rice
Which region of China has the most vegetarian cuisine? a. Zheijiang b. Cantonese c. Szechuan d. Beijing
a. Zheijiang
Match the staple crop to the region of China. Rice Wheat
Rice - South Wheat - North
The most common type of Kimchi in Korean cuisine are __________ and __________. a. Radish and Cabbage b. Radish and Apple c. Cabbage and Onion d. Garlic and Beans
a. Radish and Cabbage
Indian cuisine is heavily influenced by __________. a. Religion b. Trends c. Food Costs d. Colors
a. Religion
Why is Japanese cuisine often vegetarian? a. Religious Reasons b. Poor climate for raising farm animals c. Meat is to expensive
a. Religious Regions
Which of these began France? a. Restaurants b. Cafes c. Bars d. Hotels
a. Restaurants
Filipino tamales are made with __________ rather than corn. a. Rice b. Wheat c. Meat
a. Rice
Which of these is the most alcohol in New England? a. Rum, made from sugar b. Whiskey, made from wheat c. Vodka, made from potatoes
a. Rum, made from sugar
Which of these is most important to Scandinavian food? a. Salt b. Sugar c. Spices d. MSG
a. Salt
In Scandinavia, food is: a. Scarce b. Plentiful c. Cold d. Dry
a. Scarce
Indian cuisine is based primarily on complex __________, rather than elaborate methods of __________. a. Seasonings; Cooking b. Cooking; Seasonings c. Cooking; Shopping d. Knife Cuts; Cooking
a. Seasonings; Cooking
Cannoli is from: a. Sicily b. Tuscany c. Venice d. Rome
a. Sicily
Match the dish to its country of origin. Pho Adobo Bulgogi Tom Yum
Pho-Vietnam Adobo-Philippines Bulgogi-Korea Tom Yum-Thailand
In Peru, potatoes and __________ are more common than corn. a. Quinoa b. Rice c. Barley
a. Quinoa
African slaves introduced okra, peanuts, watermelons, and black-eyes peas to __________. a. America b. Germany c. China d. Vietnam
a. America
Coffeehouses originated in: a. Austria b. France c. England d. Russia
a. Austria
Northern Italian cuisine is influenced by which of these countries? a. Austria b. Spain c. Poland d. Greece
a. Austria
Indian cuisine usually DOES NOT use these proteins. a. Beef and Pork b. Goat and Chicken c. Lamb and Chicken d. Goat and Pork
a. Beef and Pork
Gnocchi is a: a. Dumpling b. Pasta c. Sauce d. Porridge
a. Dumpling
Japanese dining culture strongly emphasizes: a. Etiquette b. Silverware c. Drinking
a. Etiquette
North African cuisine is heavily influenced by Middle Eastern and __________ cuisine. a. French b. American c. Chinese d. Mexican
a. French
Also served as Beignets in New Orleans, or sopapillas in Mexico, __________ is/are a traditional Belizean fried dough treat. a. Fry Jack b. Fry Bread c. Donuts
a. Fry Jack
A typical dish of western Africa, made from boiled starch, is called __________. a. Fufu b. Ugali c. Kapenta d. Cachupa
a. Fufu
SPAM is most commonly eaten in: a. Hawaii b. California c. Alaska d. Texas
a. Hawaii
What is the term given to Middle Eastern appetizers? a. Meze b. Small Plates c. Tapas
a. Meze
What US region is the corn dog most commonly found in? a. Midwest b. New England c. West Coast
a. Midwest
Which makes modern French cuisine different from classical cuisine? a. Modern French cuisine is simpler than classical French cuisine. b. Modern French cuisine is more elaborate than classical French cuisine. c. Modern French cuisine is more expensive than classical French cuisine.
a. Modern French cuisine is simpler than classical French cuisine.
How many meals are in the average Spanish day? a. More than 3 b. 3 c. Less than 3
a. More than 3
Spanish cuisine features several ingredients from: a. North and South America b. Asia c. India
a. North and South America
Russian cuisine is mostly: a. Peasant Cuisine b. Middle-class Cuisine c. Upper-class Cuisine d. Communist Cuisine
a. Peasant Cuisine
__________ is both the name of a dish and the vessel in which the dish is cooked. a. Tagine b. Kapenta c. Fufu d. Cachupa
a. Tagine
Fajitas, chili con carne, and other foods made with meat, cheese, beans, and spices are generally considered __________. a. Tex-Mex b. Central Mexican c. Southern Mexican
a. Tex-Mex
__________ is/are common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, but are native to the Americas. a. Tomatoes b. Corn c. Squash d. Beans
a. Tomatoes
Which of the following is not one of the "Four Pillars of Mexican Cuisine"? a. Tortillas b. Chocolate c. Beans d. Chiles
a. Tortillas
Which of these ingredients cannot be farmed, and must be foraged for? a. Truffles b. Foie Gras c. Escargot
a. Truffles
Paella is from: a. Valencia b. Castille c. Andalusia d. Portugal e. Galicia
a. Valencia
These are health-related categories Chinese food is divided into: a. Sweet and Sour b. Vegetarian and Meat-Based c. Warming and Cooling
c. Warming and Cooling
