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Global Cuisine: Mediterranean

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Couscous is made from what ingredient?

a)

Rice

b)

Wheat

c)

Corn

d)

Barley

2.

Pastilla is traditionally made of what?

a)

Chicken

b)

Beef

c)

Fish

d)

Vegetables

3.

A Tajine is a type of cookware and a dish that is traditionally used in which cuisine?

a)

Italian

b)

Mexican

c)

Moroccan

d)

Japanese

4.

Which of the following ingredients are used in Harira?

a)

Chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, and lamb

b)

Rice, chicken, and soy sauce

c)

Pasta, cheese, and basil

d)

Potatoes, carrots, and beef

5.

A pepper is a type of:

a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetable

c)

Grain

d)

Legume

6.

Describe the characteristics of a fig.

a)

A fig is a type of fruit with a sweet taste and soft texture.

b)

A fig is a type of vegetable with a crunchy texture.

c)

A fig is a type of nut with a hard shell.

d)

A fig is a type of grain used in cereals.

7.

A date is a fruit that comes from which type of tree?

a)

Palm tree

b)

Apple tree

c)

Banana tree

d)

Pine tree

8.

What are the characteristics of an olive?

a)

Olives are small, oval-shaped fruits with a hard pit and are typically green or black in color.

b)

Olives are large, round fruits with a soft pit and are typically red or yellow in color.

c)

Olives are small, square-shaped fruits with no pit and are typically blue or purple in color.

d)

Olives are large, oval-shaped fruits with a hard pit and are typically orange or pink in color.

9.

A lemon is a citrus fruit known for its sour taste. Where did lemons originally come from?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Australia

10.

Saffron is a spice derived from which part of the plant?

a)

Root

b)

Stem

c)

Flower

d)

Leaf

11.

Chermoula is made of:

a)

herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt

b)

flour, sugar, butter, and eggs

c)

tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil

d)

rice, soy sauce, and chicken

12.

Amlou is a traditional Moroccan dip. What are its main ingredients?

a)

Almonds, Argan oil, and Honey

b)

Peanuts, Olive oil, and Sugar

c)

Cashews, Coconut oil, and Maple syrup

d)

Walnuts, Sesame oil, and Molasses

13.

Tagine Stewing is a method of cooking that involves:

a)

Grilling over an open flame

b)

Baking in an oven

c)

Stewing in a conical pot

d)

Frying in a pan

14.

Moussaka is a traditional dish from which cuisine?

a)

Greek

b)

Italian

c)

French

d)

Spanish

15.

Dolmathakia are:

a)

a type of Greek salad

b)

stuffed grape leaves

c)

a kind of Greek dessert

d)

a traditional Greek soup

16.

Baklava is a type of?

a)

Pastry

b)

Soup

c)

Salad

d)

Drink

17.

A Gyro is a:

a)

type of sandwich

b)

musical instrument

c)

mathematical term

d)

type of dance

18.

Olive Oil is:

a)

a type of vegetable oil

b)

a type of mineral oil

c)

a type of essential oil

d)

a type of animal fat

19.

Greek-Style Yogurt is:

a)

a type of cheese

b)

a type of yogurt

c)

a type of milk

d)

a type of butter

20.

Oregano is a type of:

a)

Herb

b)

Spice

c)

Fruit

d)

Vegetable

21.

Thyme is a type of:

a)

Herb

b)

Fruit

c)

Vegetable

d)

Spice

22.

Basil is a type of:

a)

Herb

b)

Fruit

c)

Vegetable

d)

Spice

23.

Spit Roasting is a method of:

a)

cooking meat over an open flame

b)

serving drinks at a bar

c)

performing a dance routine

d)

playing a musical instrument

24.

What is this dish called?

Tunisian pastry dish with egg, onion, tuna and parsley wrapped in a thin pastry and then deep fried.

a)

Brik

b)

Samosa

c)

Empanada

d)

Spring Roll

25.

What is this dish called?

Thick soup made of chickpeas, eggs, and garlic

a)

Lablabi

b)

Couscous

c)

Shakshuka

d)

Harira

26.

What is this dish called?

Eggs poached in a tomato-based sauce

a)

Shakshouka

b)

Paella

c)

Ratatouille

d)

Borscht

27.

What is this legume, native to the Middle East, called?

a)

Chickpea

b)

Lentil

c)

Peanut

d)

Soybean

28.

Sweet, gold-colored fluid made by bees collecting nectar from flowers

a)

Honey

b)

Water

c)

Oil

d)

Vinegar

29.

A spicy sauce used in many Tunisian dishes

a)

Harrisa

b)

Ketchup

c)

Mayonnaise

d)

Sriracha

30.

Annual herb native to the Mediterranean and North Africa.

a)

Coriander

b)

Basil

c)

Parsley

d)

Thyme

31.

Seed of a flowering plant native to the east Mediterranean.

a)

Cumin

b)

Caraway

c)

Fennel

d)

Anise

32.

Cooking method involving cooking food in liquid at a low heat for a long period of time.

a)

Stewing

b)

Baking

c)

Frying

d)

Grilling