French Dining Experience

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What is the typical French lunch called?

  • Plat Principal
  • Hors d'oeuvre
  • Croquembouche
  • Déjeuner (correct)

What is the name of the French pastry that is a tower of cream puffs?

  • Croquembouche (correct)
  • Profiteroles
  • Chou à la crème
  • Choux pastry

Which of the following is NOT a typical type of French dining establishment?

  • Café
  • Brasserie
  • Panadería (correct)
  • Bistro

What is the main difference between Spain and Portugal in terms of geography?

<p>Spain makes up five-sixths of the Iberian Peninsula, while Portugal makes up the remaining one-sixth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main alcoholic beverage consumed by young people in France?

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What is the main ingredient in the French aniseed-flavored beverage, Pastis?

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What is the approximate date that Spanish cuisine originated?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of French pastry?

<p>Churro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Romans bring to Spain when they entered from the south?

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Which region of Spain was strongly influenced by the Moors?

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What is the main culinary difference between the north and south of Spain?

<p>The north is known for its simple, fresh food and abundance of fish and seafood, while the south is known for its vast culinary dishes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'Calamari'?

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What is the key ingredient in Paella?

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Which spice is considered the world's most expensive ingredient by weight?

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What is the main difference between saffron and Kasubha?

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What is the significance of pork in Spanish cuisine?

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During the Roman Empire, what method was used to cure Spanish dry-cured hams?

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What type of pig is the Iberico ham made from?

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What meal is typically considered the main meal of the day in Spain?

<p>Comida (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Italy became a bustling port city in the Northeastern region?

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What was a significant culinary influence of the Etruscans on Central Italy?

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What played a crucial role in flavoring and preservation during the Roman Empire due to the lack of refrigerators?

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What marked the unification of the regions of Italy into a nation?

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Which animal was NOT raised for food and dairy in Italy during ancient times?

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What is the significance of the word 'sal' in relation to Italian cuisine?

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Which figure is believed to have played a role in the origin of ice cream or sherbet?

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Which cuisine influenced the planting of olive trees, grapevines, and wheat in Italy?

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What did the Saracens from Northern Africa introduce to Italy through their invasion of Sicily?

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What does 'Al Dente' mean in Italian cuisine?

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How did topography affect Italian cuisine?

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Why is beef consumed less in Italy compared to sheep?

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What characterizes Italian cooking techniques based on the text?

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What is the significance of the DOC label in Italy?

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Which of the following ingredients is commonly used in the cuisine of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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Which of the following specialties is associated with the Marche region?

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What is a distinctive characteristic of Tuscan bread?

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Which of the following ingredients is commonly used in the cuisine of Campania?

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What is a significant influence on the cuisine of Calabria?

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Which of the following is a popular pizza variety in Italy?

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What is a common dining pattern in Italy?

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