Central America and Caribbean

Who introduced various spices to the Caribbean cuisine?

• Amerindians

• Europeans

• Africans

• Chinese

Central America consist of how many countries?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Central American “trio of staples” refers to which of the following?

• Beans, bread and rice

• Rice, pasta and bread

• Corn, beans and potato

• Corn, rice and beans

Which of the following cooking utensils is typically used to cook stews and soups directly over heat?

• Cazuela

• Comal

• Caldero

• Baton lélé

Ackee and salt fish is the national dish of which of the following Caribbean countries?

• Barbados

• Jamaica

• Costa Rica

• Cuba

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used cooking oil in the Caribbean?

• olive oil

• Peanut oil

• Sesame oil

• coconut oil

Which of the following spices is made of the flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree?

• Nutmeg

• Ginger

• Cloves

• Allspice

Tamales filled with turkey, prunes and raisins are traditional Guatemalan food served in which of the following holidays?

• Easter

• Three Kings' Day

• Christmas

• Carnival

In Central America, Cassava is also known as which of the following?

• Yucca

• Sweet Potato

• Yam

• Papaya

Central America is an isthmus that connects ________ and _______.

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

• South America