World Cuisines Quiz
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What US region is the corn dog most commonly found in?

  • West Coast
  • New England
  • Midwest (correct)

    • Which US region produces the most wine?

  • New England
  • The West Coast (correct)
  • The Midwest

    • SPAM is most commonly eaten in:

  • Hawaii (correct)
  • California
  • Texas
  • Alaska

    • The 'Three Sisters' of Native American cuisine are:

    <p>Squash, Beans, Corn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these has the most alcohol in New England?

    <p>Rum, made from sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these ingredients cannot be farmed, and must be foraged for?

    <p>Truffles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Because it's in western France, Gascony's cuisine is influenced by the cuisine of:

    <p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is the wine capital of France?

    <p>Bordeaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which makes modern French cuisine different from classical cuisine?

    <p>Modern French cuisine is simpler than classical French cuisine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these began in France?

    <p>Restaurants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staple crop to the region of China.

    <p>Rice = South Wheat = North</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese cuisine is commonly seen in Chinese-American cuisine?

    <p>Cantonese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of China has the most vegetarian cuisine?

    <p>Zheijiang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are health-related categories Chinese food is divided into:

    <p>Warming and Cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese cuisine is the spiciest?

    <p>Szechuan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Japanese dining culture strongly emphasizes:

    <p>Etiquette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term for raw fish in Japanese is:

    <p>Sashimi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every meal in Japan is eaten with:

    <p>White Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term for fried food in Japanese is:

    <p>Tempura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Japanese cuisine often vegetarian?

    <p>Religious Reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Northern Italian cuisine is influenced by which of these countries?

    <p>Austria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cannoli is from:

    <p>Sicily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pasta is made with:

    <p>Durum Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gnocchi is a:

    <p>Dumpling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Italy, meals should be eaten:

    <p>Slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many meals are in the average Spanish day?

    <p>More than 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spanish cuisine features several ingredients from:

    <p>North and South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paella is from:

    <p>Valencia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tapas are:

    <p>Small Snacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is not a region of Spain?

    <p>Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Germany's Burgerliche Kochkunst is:

    <p>Sensible middle-class cuisine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Russian cuisine is mostly:

    <p>Peasant Cuisine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is most important to Scandinavian food?

    <p>Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Scandinavia, food is:

    <p>Scarce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coffeehouses originated in:

    <p>Austria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Also served as Beignets in New Orleans, or sopapillas in Mexico, __________ is/are a traditional Belizean fried dough treat.

    <p>Fry Jack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fajitas, chili con carne, and other foods made with meat, cheese, beans, and spices are generally considered __________.

    <p>Tex-Mex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the 'Four Pillars of Mexican Cuisine'?

    <p>Tortillas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these countries was once a Portuguese colony?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Peru, potatoes and __________ are more common than corn.

    <p>Quinoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common meats in Middle Eastern cuisine are __________ and __________.

    <p>Veal and Mutton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To officially be 'Turkish Coffee', it must be brewed in a __________.

    <p>Cezve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term given to Middle Eastern appetizers?

    <p>Meze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ is/are common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, but are native to the Americas.

    <p>Tomatoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the US gyros and shawarma are common. In the Middle East, they are known as __________?

    <p>Doner Kebab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a preservation method brought from Europe to India?

    <p>Chutney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian cuisine usually DOES NOT use these proteins.

    <p>Beef and Pork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian cuisine is based primarily on complex __________, rather than elaborate methods of __________.

    <p>Seasonings; Cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian was an important gateway between Europe and Asia for trading this:

    <p>Spices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian cuisine is heavily influenced by __________.

    <p>Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    North African cuisine is heavily influenced by Middle Eastern and __________ cuisine.

    <p>French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A typical dish of western Africa, made from boiled starch, is called __________.

    <p>Fufu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    African slaves introduced okra, peanuts, watermelons, and black-eyed peas to __________.

    <p>America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ is both the name of a dish and the vessel in which the dish is cooked.

    <p>Tagine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Raw meat is a delicacy in:

    <p>Ethiopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vietnamese cuisine is influenced heavily by both __________ and __________ cuisines.

    <p>Chinese and French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common type of Kimchi in Korean cuisine are __________ and __________.

    <p>Radish and Cabbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Southern Thai food is known for its especially strong flavors: hot, spicy, and __________.

    <p>Sour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the dish to its country of origin.

    <p>Pho = Vietnam Adobo = Philippines Bulgogi = Korea Tom Yum = Thailand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Filipino tamales are made with __________ rather than corn.

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    American Cuisine

    • The corn dog is most popular in the Midwest region.
    • The West Coast of the US is the largest wine-producing area.
    • SPAM is predominantly consumed in Hawaii.
    • The "Three Sisters" of Native American cuisine are squash, beans, and corn.
    • Rum, made from sugar, is the most common alcoholic beverage in New England.

    Foraging and Farming

    • Truffles are an ingredient that cannot be farmed and must be foraged.

    European Influences

    • Gascony's cuisine is influenced by Spanish culinary traditions due to its geographical location in western France.
    • Bordeaux is recognized as the wine capital of France.
    • Modern French cuisine is characterized by simplicity compared to classical French cuisine.
    • French restaurants began the evolution of dining establishments in France.

    Chinese Cuisine

    • Rice is the staple crop in southern China; wheat is predominant in the north.
    • Cantonese cuisine is often represented in Chinese-American food.
    • Zheijiang is known for its vegetarian dishes.
    • Chinese cuisine categorizes food based on health benefits into warming and cooling foods.
    • Szechuan cuisine is acknowledged as the spiciest type of Chinese food.

    Japanese Cuisine

    • Japanese dining places a strong emphasis on etiquette.
    • Sashimi refers specifically to raw fish in Japanese.
    • White rice is a staple at every meal in Japan.
    • Tempura refers to fried food in Japanese cuisine.
    • Religious reasons contribute to the prevalence of vegetarianism in Japanese cuisine.

    Italian Cuisine

    • Northern Italian cuisine shows influence from Austria.
    • Cannoli originates from Sicily.
    • Pasta is traditionally made from durum wheat.
    • Gnocchi is categorized as a dumpling.
    • Meals in Italy should be enjoyed slowly.

    Spanish Cuisine

    • Many Spanish meals consist of more than 3 meal periods daily.
    • Ingredients in Spanish cuisine often come from North and South America.
    • Paella primarily comes from Valencia, while tapas are small snacks served in Spanish culture.

    Global Culinary Practices

    • Germany's Burgerliche Kochkunst represents sensible middle-class cuisine.
    • Russian cuisine typically aligns with peasant traditions.
    • Salt is a crucial ingredient in Scandinavian cuisine, where food can be quite scarce.

    Coffee Culture

    • Coffeehouses originated in Austria, highlighting the café culture.
    • Fry Jack is a traditional fried dough treat in Belize.

    Mexican Cuisine

    • Fajitas and chili con carne are considered Tex-Mex dishes.
    • The "Four Pillars of Mexican Cuisine" do not include tortillas as a pillar.
    • Brazil was a former Portuguese colony.

    South American Cuisine

    • In Peru, quinoa and potatoes are more prevalent than corn.

    Middle Eastern Cuisine

    • Common meats in Middle Eastern cuisine include veal and mutton.
    • Middle Eastern appetizers are referred to as meze.
    • Tomatoes, prevalent in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, are indigenous to the Americas.

    Indian Cuisine

    • Beef and pork are typically not used in Indian cuisine.
    • Indian cooking focuses more on complex seasonings rather than elaborate cooking methods.
    • India served as a significant trading hub for spices between Europe and Asia.
    • Religious practices heavily influence Indian cuisine.

    African and Asian Cuisine

    • North African cuisine is significantly influenced by French culinary practices.
    • Fufu is a traditional boiled starch dish served in western Africa.
    • Foods like okra and peanuts were introduced to America by African slaves.
    • Tagine refers to both a dish and the cookware used to prepare it.

    Delicacies and Influences in Other Cuisines

    • Raw meat is considered a delicacy in Ethiopia.
    • Vietnamese cuisine is heavily influenced by Chinese and French culinary traditions.
    • Common Kimchi varieties in Korean cuisine are radish and cabbage.
    • Southern Thai cuisine is noted for its strong and sour flavors.
    • Dishes such as Pho, Adobo, Bulgogi, and Tom Yum represent Vietnam, the Philippines, Korea, and Thailand, respectively.
    • Filipino tamales are made with rice instead of corn.

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