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WORKSKILLS EXAM (WORLD CUISINE)

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Below is international food, except .....

a)

Sandwiches

b)

Chocolate

c)

Taco

d)

Ramen

2.

Pizza is originally from....

a)

Japan

b)

Mexico

c)

Italy

d)

Korea

3.

Pizza is originally from....

a)

Japan

b)

Mexico

c)

Italy

d)

Korea

4.

What food is this?

a)

Curry

b)

Ratatouille

c)

Fondue

d)

Dumplings

5.
Mexico's major crop is...
a)
beans
b)
coffee
c)
plantain
d)
corn
6.
A flat, unleavened bread made from cornmeal and water
a)
tortilla
b)
flan
c)
mole
d)
empanada
7.
Small turnover appetizers from Argentina that are filled with chopped meat, olives raisins and onions are called __________________.
a)
Tamales
b)
Feijoada completas
c)
Arepas
d)
Empanadas
8.

Tortilla chips originally from.....

a)

America

b)

Spain

c)

Italy

d)

Malaysia

9.

Foods and methods of preparation traditional to a region or population

a)

food

b)

a meal

c)

cuisine

d)

dinner

10.

Cuisines are often named after the ________________ from which they originate

a)

trained chefs

b)

restaurants

c)

geographic areas

d)

food category

11.

Which is NOT a factor that affects cuisine?

a)

cost

b)

climate

c)

religion

d)

education

12.

True or False: Cultural practices play a major role in the food choices we make.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What is South America's most popular crop?

a)

Corn (maize)

b)

Chili peppers

c)

Empanadas

d)

Potatoes

e)

They have many

14.

Fish & chips is a traditional and a very popular dish from where?

a)

Ireland

b)

Britain

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

15.

St. Patrick's Day originated here

a)

Scotland

b)

Britain

c)

Ireland

d)

Wales

16.

Which region features this dish?

a)

Germany

b)

Scandinavia

c)

British Isles

d)

France

17.

Which of these regions doesn't belong to Central America

a)

PANAMA

b)

BELIZE

c)

COSTA RICA

d)

MEXICO

18.

Around 80% of the French population dine with others and 80-85% of workers return home for lunch to eat with their families.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic

a)

financier

b)

Crepes Suzette

c)

meuniere

d)

escargot

20.

Cooked pasta can be refreshed before serving by placing it in ____

a)

hot water.

b)

the cooler.

c)

ice-cold water.

21.

Which fat is a staple and it preferred in Italy?

a)

Olive oil

b)

Citrus oil

c)

Margarine

d)

Butter

22.

The majority of Italians identify themselves as what religion?

a)

Protestant

b)

Baptist

c)

Catholic

d)

Jewish

23.

The term al dente describes pasta that is ________ to the bite.

a)

firm

b)

soft

c)

crisp

d)

mushy

24.

Which pasta takes longer to cook?

a)

Fresh pasta

b)

Dry pasta

25.

Which food ingredient did the conquering Moors NOT bring to Southern Europe?

a)

saffron

b)

potatoes

c)

lemon and orange trees

d)

almonds

26.

Vatican City is a single city state that governs itself on the outskirts of Rome.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What is the capital of Greece?

a)

Athens

b)

Crete

c)

Thebes

d)

Rome

28.

Olives are such a large part of Greek history and food, that every village has its own Olive grove.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Taco is a traditional food of ....................

a)

Syria

b)

Mexico

c)

Spain

30.

Kebap is a traditional food of ....................

a)

Italy

b)

Turkey

c)

The USA

31.

Croissant is a traditional food of ....................

a)

Syria

b)

France

c)

Turkey

32.

This spice blend which is used in a wide variety of south Asian dishes usually contains cardamom, cumin and other spices. What is it called?

a)

Asafetida

b)

Garam masala

c)

Achkan

d)

Dhansak

33.

The Greeks call this dish "tzatziki" while the very similar Hindi version is called "raita". What is the main ingredient of both?

a)

Tomatoes

b)

Lemons

c)

Wheat

d)

Yogurt

e)

Mint

34.

What are the reasons food is important?

a)

gives us necessary nutrients

b)

connects people

c)

makes people happy

d)

represents cultures and tradition

35.

Foods and methods of preparation traditional to a region or population

a)

food

b)

a meal

c)

cuisine

d)

dinner

36.

Cuisines are often named after the ________________ from which they originate

a)

trained chefs

b)

restaurants

c)

geographic areas

d)

food category

37.

The local grocery store near your neighborhood buys pineapples that must be shipped in from Hawaii. Which factor is going to be influenced when you buy the pineapples you need to make a fruit salad?

a)

religion

b)

economic condition

c)

advertising

d)

cost

38.

There was a huge amount of rainfall in Mexico and it destroyed the avocado crops on many farms. Which factors will be influenced for Mexican cuisine served at a lot of restaurants?

a)

availability

b)

religion

c)

advertising

d)

cost

39.

Which factor influences cuisine when certain foods are either restricted or prohibited?

a)

advertising

b)

religion

c)

climate

d)

cost

40.

It is originated in China, the making of dough that pulled thin and dried (and later cooked)

a)

Noodle making

b)

Irrigation and cultivation of Rice

c)

Preservations

41.

The most versatile shape of a wonton is simple a right triangle, similar to Italian tortellini.

a)

A. Chow mein

b)

B. Wontons

c)

C. Spring rolls

42.

It has often been called the incubator of western civilization. This is due to the role in politics, trade, arts, philosophy, transportation, and other developments in the ancient world.

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Western Europe

43.

It is surrounded by an extraordinarily diverse group of countries, namely: Italy, France, and Spain to the north; Greece, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria to the East; and the North African countries of Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya to the south.Which Oceanography is this?

a)

Mediterranean sea

b)

European Mediterranean Sea

c)

Atlantic Sea

d)

Pacific Sea

44.

In Historical Influences, Which country did have Food prohibitions in Islamic principles?

a)

The Phoenician and Carthaginian contribution (9th–2nd century BC)

b)

The Roman Period (7th–3rd century BC)

c)

The Arab and Islamic influence

d)

The Andalusians

45.

In cookery Method of italian, This term refers to food items cooked until done but still crisp or maintaining a little “bite”. What do you call it?

a)

Al Dante

b)

Al Dente

c)

Al Dinte

d)

Al Dente

46.

It is condidered as the meat dish that is very popular in Turkey and its nearby countries. What dish we are refering to?

a)

Kebab

b)

Yahni

c)

Plaki

d)

Sote

47.

There are three (3) key ingredients in traditional Mediterranean cooking:

Tick the right posible answers below.

a)

Wheat

b)

Olives

c)

Grapes

d)

Cheese

48.

Spices were considered “food of the poor.”

a)

The Late 1800s

b)

19th Century

c)

20th Century

49.

It is a succulent dish that consists of beef patties accompanied by onion, ketchup, mustard, and tucked-in lightly toasted buns.

a)

Burger

b)

Chili con Carne

c)

Crab Cakes

d)

Jambalaya

e)

Mac and Cheese

50.

It typically includes macaroni pasta and Cheddar cheese

a)

Burger

b)

Chili con Carne

c)

Crab Cakes

d)

Jambalaya

e)

Mac and Cheese

51.

Cooked pasta can be refreshed before serving by placing it in ____

a)

hot water.

b)

the cooler.

c)

ice-cold water.