WorksheetsFoods of the United States and Canada
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 41mins
What did Native Americans primarily live off before the establishment of the United States and Canada?
Fishing and mining
Hunting, gathering, and farming
Trading and manufacturing
Construction and weaving
What is the significance of the Three Sisters method taught by Native Americans?
It was a method of fishing
It was a method of hunting
It was a highly productive method of growing corn, beans, and squash together
It was a method of preserving food
Which region of the United States is known for its traditional European dishes like shellfish and cod?
The Midwest
The Northeast
The Southwest
The West
What did Europeans import to the Northeast that became a staple in cider and pies?
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Grapes
What is a by-product of sugar production introduced by traders from the Caribbean?
Honey
Molasses
Maple syrup
Corn syrup
What type of food is the Midwest region known for?
Seafood
Corn, wheat, and dairy products
Spicy dishes
Tropical fruits
What type of bread is common in the Southwest?
Sourdough
Tortillas
Rye bread
Baguettes
What is a common seasoning in the Southwest?
Basil
Chili peppers
Oregano
Thyme
What is a traditional Louisiana dish that includes rice and beans?
Gumbo
Pasta
Sushi
Tacos
This chewy, nutty-flavored grain is actually an aquatic grass native to the Great Lakes region of the US.
Barley
Wild Rice
Oats
Jasmine Rice
Huevos Rancheros is an egg dish served on a corn tortilla with a spicy salsa or pico de gallo. What region of the US is this dish common?
US Northwest
US South
US Midwest
US Southwest
What is a common feature of the cuisine in the Southwest?
Use of seafood
Use of chili peppers
Use of dairy
Use of pasta
What was a significant factor in the settlement of the West Coast of the United States?
The discovery of gold
The expansion of the transcontinental railroad
The invention of the automobile
The establishment of national parks
What is the main agricultural product of California?
Wheat
Corn
Citrus fruits
A variety of fruits and vegetables
What is a common ingredient in Hawaiian cuisine influenced by Asian and Polynesian cultures?
Olive oil
Sugarcane
Cheese
Beef
Which Canadian province is known for its large percentage of frozen land?
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Northwest Territories/Nunavut
What common crop is grown in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska and is possible because they experience 84 straight days of sunlight throughout their summer?
Apples
Bananas
Giant cabbages
Grapes
What is a traditional food of the Inuit people of the Arctic?
Sushi
Tacos
Seal meat
Pasta
How is typical Texas barbeque seasoned?
with a tomato based sauce
with a "dry-rub" of seasonings
with a vinegar based sauce
by smoking the meat
What is a traditional food introduced by Portuguese settlers in Hawaii?
Sushi
Hawaiian bread
Tacos
Pizza
Which group of Canadian people traditionally make pierogies?
French
Ukrainians
Italians
Chinese
What is a notable seafood found on British Columbia's Pacific shores?
Lobster
Salmon
Crab
Shrimp
Which food is associated with the bitterly cold Yukon and Northwest territories?
Moose
Chicken
Pork
Lamb
What region of the US are Pretzels, Wursts (sausages), Shoofly Pie, and Scrapple a favorite food?
US Northeast
US Southwest
US South
Pennsylvania Dutch
What US region would you expect to find the following foods?
Poi, Poke, and Lomi Lomi
US Hawaii
US Northwest
US Midwest
US California
What food items are known as Southern specialties?
Hush Puppies
Brunswick Stew
Key Lime Pie
All of them
Fish and Seafood are common in New England cooking because
immigrants from Europe brought the recipes with them.
red meat is expensive
they compliment the produce available
they are readily available
A dish of beans and corn adopted from Native Americans is called
Succotash
red flannel hash
potboiler
Brunswick Stew
Hungarian immigrants brought recipes of stew made with beef, vegetables and flavored with paprika, to America. What is the name for this dish?
Pemmican
Goulash
Perogies
Pasta
Which of the following is NOT a typical ingredient in US Southern cooking?
Maple Syrup
Peanuts
Rice
Sweet Potatoes
This Louisiana type of cooking developed out of the combination of French, Spanish, and African cuisines
Southern
Creole
Potlatch
Cajun
This food was brought by Scottish settlers in Canada and is a flat, biscuit-like bread make with flour or oats and cooked in cast-iron skillets over hot coals.
Croquettes
Tortilla
Bannock
Fry Bread
In Texas, what were "cookies" and what did they do?
Which innovation do you think had the greatest impact on American cooking?
You must explain your answer in a complete sentence.
[The Wood Stove]
[The Refrigerator]
[Hot and Cold Running Water]
Why did New York City become a significant melting pot of foods and cultures?
