Caribbean Cuisine

Which of the following fruits are not originally from the Caribbean?

• Breadfruit

• Mangoes

• Sugar cane

• Yams

Which tribes were the first true settlers of the Caribbean?

• Spanish and French

• Amerindians and Taino

• English and Africans

• Chinese and Indians

Who introduced various spices to the Caribbean cuisine?

• Amerindians

• Europeans

• Africans

• Chinese

What did the Africans blend into their recipes?

• Traditional African foods

• Staple foods found on the islands

• European ingredients

• Chinese spices

Which group introduced rice and curry to the Caribbean cuisine?

• Amerindians

• Europeans

• Africans

• Chinese and Indians

What did sailors bring to the Caribbean cuisine?

• Corn, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes

• Rice and curry

• Okra and callaloo

• Breadfruit and mangoes

What is the green oil-based marinade used in Caribbean cuisine called?

• Seasoning

• Ackee and saltfish

• Green fig and selfish

• Cook up or pay Lao

Which dish is the national dish of Jamaica?

• Ackee and saltfish

• Green fig and selfish

• Cook up or pay Lao

• Seasoning

Which dish is the national dish of Saint Lucia?

• Ackee and saltfish

• Green fig and selfish

• Cook up or pay Lao

• Seasoning

What does Caribbean cuisine represent?

• A mirror of Caribbean people

• A fusion of European and African cuisines

• A blend of Chinese and Indian flavors

• A celebration of Asian cultures