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WorksheetsGreece Unit review - World Cuisines
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Greece has the longest coastline in Europe mostly due to the hundreds of islands that comprise Greece. How does this affect the food there?
They are cut off by the water and most foods need to be shipped in.
A staple to their diet and agriculture is fish
There is a lot pasture land on the islands
Because of the separateness of the islands, Most people of Greece eat different foods.
Why is it important to strain the cucumber?
Once you bake the sauce, the water will leave air pockets in the sauce.
The water will separate from the finished product and will float on top of the sauce after refrigeration.
This not only pulls water but acid from the cucumber out.
The acid from the cucumber will start to break down the milk solids of the yogurt
Though Greece was once covered by forest, much of this was cleared for housing and what other major staple of life?
the Olympic games
Farms
Museums
All of the above
Which sea does not surround Greece?
Aegean Sea
Black sea
Ionian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Greece's olive farming is mainly due to the perfect climate for them to grow. Hot and dry summers with rainy winters are the key.
True
False
Olives are such a large part of Greek history and food, that every village has its own Olive grove.
True
False
How do "psychological foods" like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups affect athletes?
They provide athletes with a quick boost of energy during hard events.
They provide athletes with better results in tough competitions.
They provide athletes with familiar foods in a foreign country.
They provide athletes with a sense of relief during stressful times.
Which describes the Greek flag?
Green and white with stripes
Blue green and white with stars and stripes
Blue and white stripes with a cross
Blue and white stripes with stars
Which of the following is NOT a large part of the livestock industry in Greece?
lamb
goats
pigs
sheep
What is the primary sweetener of most Greek foods?
sugar
honey
stevia
maple syrup
Most of Greece's dishes, and their most famous mentioned in the article, use locally grown vegetables and often include meats and byproducts from locally grown livestock.
True
False
Which of the following MOST influenced the type of food served at the Olympics?
the taste preferences of athletes eating in the Olympic villages
the nutritional needs of the different athletes competing
the traditional foods enjoyed by the host nation
the availability of different kinds of foods
How are cucumbers generally named?
by the region they grow in
by their size
by what they are used for
by how they are grown
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Crete
Thebes
Rome
Throw back question!! - What is the name of the cold side of the kitchen where this recipe would be made?
the commis
the pattissere
the garde manger
the saucier
