Pakistani Culture Quiz

What food is forbidden in Pakistani culture?

• pork

• chicken

• foods with gluten

• beef

When do you avoid eye contact in Pakistani culture?

• when speaking to spiritual leaders

• women speaking to men

• when speaking to elders

• men speaking to men

What is the main language of Pakistan in business/government?

• Urdu

• English

• Arabic

• Punjabi

At what age do women typically marry in Pakistani culture?

• 16

• 30+

• 20+

• 18+

Approximately what percent of the Pakistani population is literate?

• 38%

• 87%

• 58%

• 90%

What is halal meat?

• Pork

• Meat that is processed following strict government guidelines

• beef, chicken, or goat

• Meat slaughtered following Islamic requirements

During the Ramadan religious holiday, what are Pakistanis required to do?

• barefoot procession, no chewing gum, carry banners

• fast from dusk to dawn, work no more than 6 hours, give cash to poor

• refrain from eating pork, pray 5 times a day in mosque, give food gifts to maulana

• fast from dusk to dawn, pray 5 times a day, chew gum

How are most Pakistani traditional meals served and eaten?

• only breakfast eaten with family daily; dinner served at 10 pm

• served at a regular table with chairs, eaten with utensils

• served buffet style at long table with utensils and no shoes are worn, eaten with both hands

• served around a round table sitting on floor, eaten with right hand

Who is served food first in Pakistani culture?

• guest; then the oldest in age order

• anyone; there is no order

• the elderly and children

• males, then females

What questions/topics is considered taboo in Pakistani culture?

• What is your favorite meal?

• How is your family?

• Why do Muslims eat lamb and not pork?

• What did your wife do last weekend?