Food History & Culture of China (Grade 9) #2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a famous dish from Sichuan cuisine?

• Hotpot

• Dim sum

• Shacha sauce

• Crab shell pastries

Multiple Choice

Which region of China is known for its arid lands according to the map?

• North & Northeast

• Central Highlands

• Arid Lands

• Yangtze River Environs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is associated with Central-Western China according to the map?

• Dim Sum

• Mapo Tofu

• Four Joy Meatballs

• Dongpo Pork

Multiple Choice

Rice grows well in which part of China, according to the information provided?

• Northern and drier areas

• Warmer, wetter south and river valleys

• Central highlands

• Northwest region

Multiple Choice

How does geography influence the types of food grown and eaten in different regions of China?

• Geography has no impact on food types in China.

• Geography only affects the climate, not food.

• Geography determines the crops, proteins, and food traditions in each region.

• Geography only affects seafood availability.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of how ethnicity can influence food traditions in China?

• Staple grains such as rice vs wheat

• Different proteins like pork, beef, lamb, and fish

• Festival foods tied to local history and beliefs

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key ingredient in Sichuan (Szechuan) cuisine?

• Vinegar

• Sichuan peppercorn

• Soy sauce

• Seaweed

Multiple Choice

Which regional Chinese cuisine is known for fresh ingredients, lighter sauces, and highlighting natural flavor?

• Cantonese (Guangdong)

• Hunan

• Yunnan

• Sichuan

Multiple Select

Which of the following ingredients are commonly used in Yunnan cuisine?

• Mushrooms

• Rice noodles

• Herbs

• Eggplant

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common techniques used to keep vegetables crisp and bright in Chinese cooking?

• Cutting size

• High heat

• Quick cooking

• Slow simmering

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why rice and wheat have become staple foods in different regions of China?

• Climate and geography influence what can be grown

• Rice is easier to cook than wheat

• Wheat is only used for bread in China

• Rice is more nutritious than wheat

Multiple Choice

How do protein choices in Chinese cuisine reflect regional differences?

• They depend on local farming systems and cost

• They are the same throughout China

• Only pork is eaten in all regions

• Protein choices are based solely on tradition

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common uses for hoisin sauce in Chinese cuisine?

• Glazing meats

• Flavoring stir-fries

• Making bread

• Dipping sauce

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a famous dish from the Sichuan cuisine region in China?

• Hotpot

• Dim sum

• Shacha sauce

• Dongpo pork