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What are the two most important Christian holidays?
What are the two most important Christian holidays?
- Pentecost and Holy Week
- Christmas and Easter (correct)
- Easter and Lent
- Good Friday and Christmas
Which continent is home to many cultures with their own characteristic cuisine?
Which continent is home to many cultures with their own characteristic cuisine?
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia (correct)
- North America
Which of the following are common ingredients in many Asian cultures?
Which of the following are common ingredients in many Asian cultures?
- Carrots, beef, and cheese
- Wheat, cucumbers, and apples
- Potatoes, tomatoes, and corn
- Rice, ginger, and chilies (correct)
In what ways can rice be cooked?
In what ways can rice be cooked?
Which method is NOT a common cooking method for Asian cuisine?
Which method is NOT a common cooking method for Asian cuisine?
What percentage of the world's rice crop is consumed by humans?
What percentage of the world's rice crop is consumed by humans?
Which country has been recognized by 138 UN member states as an independent state?
Which country has been recognized by 138 UN member states as an independent state?
What term is used to describe the states with limited or no international recognition?
What term is used to describe the states with limited or no international recognition?
Which entity has observer-state status at the United Nations?
Which entity has observer-state status at the United Nations?
Which country is part of the People's Republic of China but operates with some level of independence?
Which country is part of the People's Republic of China but operates with some level of independence?
What term describes a political arrangement decided through an international agreement for an integral area of a controlling state?
What term describes a political arrangement decided through an international agreement for an integral area of a controlling state?
Which country has been granted limited powers to operate as an independent state?
Which country has been granted limited powers to operate as an independent state?
Which religion is the most prominent in Asia?
Which religion is the most prominent in Asia?
Where did Hinduism originate according to the text?
Where did Hinduism originate according to the text?
Which book is considered the holy book of Islam?
Which book is considered the holy book of Islam?
Where is Hinduism the main religion according to the text?
Where is Hinduism the main religion according to the text?
Who is considered God's last prophet in Islam?
Who is considered God's last prophet in Islam?
Which region of Asia has strong Islamic populations according to the text?
Which region of Asia has strong Islamic populations according to the text?
What is the main protein source used in Satay?
What is the main protein source used in Satay?
Which cuisine is Satay considered the 'King or Queen' of among others?
Which cuisine is Satay considered the 'King or Queen' of among others?
What is the main ingredient that gives flavor to sushi rolls?
What is the main ingredient that gives flavor to sushi rolls?
Which dish is often associated with posh restaurants?
Which dish is often associated with posh restaurants?
What type of spice is commonly used to flavor sushi rolls?
What type of spice is commonly used to flavor sushi rolls?
Which protein source is commonly used in Chicken/Beef Curry dishes?
Which protein source is commonly used in Chicken/Beef Curry dishes?
Which continent is Earth's largest and most populous?
Which continent is Earth's largest and most populous?
What percentage of Earth's total land area does Asia cover?
What percentage of Earth's total land area does Asia cover?
Who was one of the first classical writers to use 'Asia' as a name for the whole continent?
Who was one of the first classical writers to use 'Asia' as a name for the whole continent?
Which civilization originally conceptualized a place called 'Asia'?
Which civilization originally conceptualized a place called 'Asia'?
Where did the English word 'Asia' come from?
Where did the English word 'Asia' come from?
What was Pliny's profession among the following options?
What was Pliny's profession among the following options?
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Study Notes
Asia Continent
- Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering an area of 44,579,000 square kilometers (17,212,000 sq mi), which is about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area.
Religions in Asia
- Hinduism is one of the oldest and largest religions in Asia, with over a billion followers, and is the main religion in Bali, Nepal, and India.
- Islam is the most prominent religion in Asia, with over 1.1 billion followers, and is prevalent in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia.
- Christianity is another prominent religion in Asia, with significant followers in some countries.
Cuisine in Asia
- Asian cuisine includes several major regional cuisines: Central Asian, East Asian, North Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and West Asian.
- Ingredients common to many cultures in the East and Southeast regions of the continent include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy, curry, and tofu.
- Stir frying, steaming, and deep frying are common cooking methods.
- Rice is a staple food in Asia, with 95% of the world's rice crop being eaten by humans.
- Satay is a popular dish in Asia, consisting of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a spiced sauce, and is often served with sticky rice or lontong.
- Sushi is a delicacy in many Asian countries, made with raw fish wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Special Administrative Regions
- Palestine is a state with substantial international recognition and UN observer-state status, but without practical control over tangible territory.
- Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, operating as an independent country for all intents and purposes.
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