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East and Southern Asian Cuisines Test

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main grain served in these countries is

a)

rice

b)

beans

c)

oats

d)

wheat

2.

Meat or no meat, the majority of Asian cuisines are heavy on...

a)

spices

b)

pork

c)

Shellfish

d)

cheese

3.

Which country is the most populous of the world?

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

China

d)

India

4.

Which common spice in Asian adds a yellow color to foods especially curry?

a)

mint

b)

garlic

c)

ginger

d)

turmeric

5.

Despite the many countries, what one key element plays a large part in the dishes served?

a)

love

b)

unity

c)

balance

d)

honor

6.

Together, all 4 of the islands of Japan are slightly smaller than the land mass of California.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Other than fish, sauces can be made from shellfish as well. What is one that is mixed with soy sauce and originally comes from China?

a)

bonito sauce

b)

oyster sauce

c)

eel sauce

d)

shrimp sauce

8.

Though anchovies are the main fish used in Fish sauces in Southeast Asia, what other fish is named as a substitute?

a)

Mackrel

b)

Salmon

c)

Sardines

d)

Tuna

9.

Though many countries throughout Europe use Fish sauces to add flavor to their dishes, England does not.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

In Japan, a food's ______________ is just as important as it's taste.

a)

purpose

b)

chef

c)

temperature

d)

appearance

11.

What is the common name for the sheets of seaweed that wrap around Japan's sushi?

a)

Kelp

b)

kiwi

c)

nori

d)

noki

12.

Along with the climate and foods that are grown in specific countries, religion plays a large part in the foods eaten in Asian countries.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

All of the following are island nations in Southern and Eastern Asia EXCEPT

a)

Thailand

b)

Philippians

c)

Taiwan

d)

Sri Lanka

14.

In Japan the dishes are both elegant and simplistic. This is most noted in the countries main source of protein...

a)

pork

b)

fish

c)

rice

d)

acocado

15.

In preparing the anchovies for making the sauce, what spice is layered on them?

a)

turmerac

b)

salt

c)

basil

d)

curry

16.

Overcrowding isn't an issue in these countries.

a)

True

b)

False