African Geography & Cuisine

What is the main focus of an African meal?

• fruit

• chicken stew

• starch

• vegetables

What New World food was brought to Africa and it is chopped to garnish foods or thicken stews?

• peanuts

• cassava

• millet

• corn

Food that is similar to African cuisine is found in which region of the United States?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

• South

Which of the following is NOT one of the French influences in Senegal?

• use of lime juice

• chopped aromatics like scallions

• spices like curry

• marinades

Which of the following oils is NOT used in West African cooking?

• olive oil

• peanut oil

• palm oil

• coconut oil

Fried croquettes made of ______________ are a type of food served in West Africa?

• potatoes

• chicken

• yams

• tropical

Which of the following countries has a Portuguese influence?

• Angola

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Kenya

Countries with Portuguese influence have the religious influence of ___________________ in the celebration of feast and fast days.

• Islam

• Lutheranism

• Catholicism

• Judaism

Which part of Africa is influenced by Arab traders and later Indians, with the use of saffron, cloves, cinnamon?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• Southern Africa

• North Africa

Which of the following starches is NOT eaten in East Africa?

• millet

• sorghum

• bananas

• sweet potatoes