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Culinary History and Food Safety Questions 1-9

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is known as the "Father of Modern Cuisine"?

a)

Gordon Ramsay

b)

Auguste Escoffier

c)

Julia Child

d)

James Beard

2.

What was a major contribution of Auguste Escoffier to culinary arts?

a)

Inventing pizza

b)

Popularizing microwave cooking

c)

Creating the brigade system in kitchens

d)

Developing frozen meals

3.

Which TV chef is famous for the catchphrase "BAM!"?

a)

Guy Fieri

b)

Julia Child

c)

Emeril Lagasse

d)

Bobby Flay

4.

Julia Child is credited with introducing which cuisine to American audiences?

a)

Italian

b)

French

c)

Mexican

d)

Chinese

5.

The culinary brigade system helps:

a)

Organize kitchen roles

b)

Cook faster meals

c)

Clean the kitchen

d)

Serve guests directly

6.

What is a common cause of foodborne illness?

a)

Overcooking food

b)

Using too much salt

c)

Cross-contamination

d)

Freezing vegetables

7.

Which of the following is NOT a foodborne illness?

a)

Salmonella

b)

Influenza

c)

E. coli

d)

Listeria

8.

Cross-contamination occurs when:

a)

You wash vegetables

b)

Bacteria transfer from one surface or food to another

c)

Water boils over

d)

Food is overcooked

9.

Which is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

a)

On the counter overnight

b)

In the refrigerator

c)

In warm water

d)

In direct sunlight

10.

How long should you wash your hands before cooking?

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

30 seconds

11.

What’s the first step in knife safety?

a)

Sharpening it regularly

b)

Using the right knife for the task

c)

Waving it to show it’s sharp

d)

Holding it above your head

12.

Which hazard is caused by water on the kitchen floor?

a)

Burns

b)

Slips and falls

c)

Cuts

d)

Bruises

13.

What is the safest way to carry a knife?

a)

Holding it up high

b)

Pointing down, by your side

c)

In your back pocket

d)

Tucked in your apron

14.

If a small grease fire starts on the stove, what should you do?

a)

Pour water on it

b)

Move the pan

c)

Cover it with a lid

d)

Blow on it

15.

Which is a safe kitchen practice?

a)

Wearing loose clothing

b)

Tying back long hair

c)

Leaving knives in the sink

d)

Touching hot pans directly

16.

1 cup equals how many tablespoons?

a)

10

b)

16

c)

8

d)

12

17.

Which tool is best for measuring flour?

a)

Liquid measuring cup

b)

Teaspoon

c)

Dry measuring cup

d)

Scale

18.

To double a recipe calling for ¾ cup of sugar, you need:

a)

1 cup

b)

1 ½ cups

c)

2 cups

d)

1 ¼ cups

19.

Liquid measurements should be taken:

a)

At eye level

b)

At eye level on a flat surface

c)

While holding the cup

d)

On a tilted surface

20.

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

21.

Which food group is at the largest section of MyPlate?

a)

Dairy

b)

Vegetables

c)

Protein

d)

Fruits

22.

Which is a macronutrient?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Iron

c)

Protein

d)

Zinc

23.

Which nutrient provides energy?

a)

Calcium

b)

Fiber

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamin D

24.

What is a micronutrient?

a)

Fat

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Protein

d)

Sugar

25.

Which of the following is a healthy fat source?

a)

Butter

b)

Lard

c)

Avocados

d)

Bacon

26.

What does “% Daily Value” mean on a food label?

a)

Percentage of nutrient based on daily needs

b)

Cost of food per serving

c)

How many times you should eat it

d)

Amount of food eaten in a day

27.

Which nutrient should generally be limited?

a)

Fiber

b)

Iron

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Protein

28.

A balanced meal should include:

a)

Only protein and carbs

b)

Fruits and desserts

c)

Protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy

d)

Meat and juice

29.

Which item has the most added sugar?

a)

Plain yogurt

b)

Soda

c)

Apple

d)

Milk

30.

What is one way to eat healthier at restaurants?

a)

Avoid vegetables

b)

Choose grilled over fried foods

c)

Order extra portions

d)

Skip meals

31.

Boiling is an example of what type of cooking method?

a)

Dry

b)

Moist

c)

Combination

d)

Frying

32.

Which is a dry heat cooking method?

a)

Baking

b)

Steaming

c)

Boiling

d)

Poaching

33.

Searing meat and then braising it is an example of:

a)

Moist method

b)

Combination method

c)

Dry method

d)

Microwave cooking

34.

How does heat transfer in boiling?

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

d)

Insulation

35.

Microwaves cook food using:

a)

Hot air

b)

Steam

c)

Electromagnetic waves

d)

Fire

36.

Sushi is a traditional dish from:

a)

China

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

37.

Tacos are part of which cuisine?

a)

Italian

b)

Mexican

c)

Greek

d)

French

38.

Which grain is most common in Indian cuisine?

a)

Barley

b)

Quinoa

c)

Rice

d)

Oats

39.

Hummus originates from which region?

a)

Europe

b)

Middle East

c)

South America

d)

Australia

40.

Cultural food traditions are influenced by:

a)

Only religion

b)

Just taste preference

c)

Geography, religion, and history

d)

How expensive the food is

41.

A well-balanced menu includes:

a)

Three desserts

b)

A variety of nutrients

c)

All fried foods

d)

Unlimited carbs

42.

Why is portion control important?

a)

It saves cooking time

b)

Helps manage calorie intake

c)

Makes food look fancy

d)

It’s required by law

43.

Plating affects:

a)

Taste only

b)

Visual appeal and appetite

c)

Nutritional content

d)

Cooking time

44.

What should be considered when designing a menu?

a)

Only food color

b)

Balance, nutrition, portion size

c)

Price only

d)

Ingredients alone

45.

Which of the following is a 3-course meal?

a)

Bread, pizza

b)

Soup, main dish, dessert

c)

Appetizer, appetizer, drink

d)

Main dish only

46.

The best way to prevent food poisoning is:

a)

Eating quickly

b)

Practicing food safety

c)

Freezing all food

d)

Avoiding meat

47.

Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

48.

What is the purpose of scaling a recipe?

a)

To make food look better

b)

To adjust ingredient amounts for more or fewer servings

c)

To change the cooking method

d)

To add spices

49.

What type of hazard is a hot stove?

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Biological

d)

Emotional

50.

Which method cooks food by surrounding it with hot air?

a)

Boiling

b)

Baking

c)

Steaming

d)

Sautéing