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Question 1

What are the 4 factors that influence food habits?

Answer 1

Geography and Climate
Socio Economic Status
Religious and Cultural beliefs
Technological Developments

Question 2

What are the 3 most common staple foods?

Answer 2

Wheat, Rice and Corn (maize)

Question 3

Name a few food safety and hygiene rules to follow.

Answer 3

Always wear a clean apron
Wash your hands before handling food
Cover cuts or abrasions 
Tie back long hair
Keep your work area clean

Question 4

Name a few work practices in the Food Tech room.

Answer 4

Observe safety and hygiene rules
Collect equipment and ingredients before preparing food
Read through recipes before starting
Listen carefully to instructions
Measure food accurately
Follow cleaning procedures

Question 5

Since Greece borders the Mediterranean Sea, what is a popular part of the Greece cuisine?

Answer 5

Seafood such as octopus, calamari, etc.

Question 6

What is the official religion of Greece?

Answer 6

Greek Orthodox

Question 7

How does religion effect food habits in Greece?

Answer 7

During Easter, when the fast is broken, hard-boiled eggs are dyed bright red to symbolise Christ’s blood. The egg itself symbolises the Tomb of Christ.

Question 8

What does ‘Christos Anesti’ mean

Answer 8

Christ is risen.

Question 9

In Greece, what does Lentil Soup of Good Friday symbolise?

Answer 9

The tears of the Virgin Mary

Question 10

What is Greece’s specialty food?

Answer 10

Seafood

Question 11

Where did the following originate?
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Pizza Napolentana 
Veal parmigiana
Gnocchi alla Romana
Risotto alla Milanese

Answer 11

Bologna
Naples/Napoli
Parma
Rome
Milan

Question 12

What are the main specialties in Italian cuisine?

Answer 12

Seafood, Pasta and Cheese

Question 13

What is the main German food specialty?

Answer 13

German sausages

Question 14

What is the staple food of Germany?

Answer 14

Potatoes

Question 15

What is the most common religion in Italy?

Answer 15

Roman Catholic

Question 16

What is the main religion in Germany?

Answer 16

Lutheran

Question 17

Which nutrient is pasta and noodles a good source of?

Answer 17

Carbohydrates

Question 18

Define dice:

Answer 18

The process of cutting food into small cubes of equal size

Question 19

Define Sauté:

Answer 19

Fried quickly in a small amount of hot fat

Question 20

Define boil:

Answer 20

Reach temperature in which bubbles appear

Question 21

Define simmer:

Answer 21

Stay below boiling point

Question 22

What is the staple food of Mexico?

Answer 22

Corn (maize)

Question 23

What is the general rule about the size and shape of a chilli compared to how hot they are?

Answer 23

The smaller and more slender the chilli, the hotter it is.

Question 24

What is the main religion in Thailand?

Answer 24

Buddhism

Question 25

Define shred:

Answer 25

To cut or tear into long narrow strips

Question 26

Define Moderate Oven

Answer 26

Has a temperature range of 180 degrees to 190 degrees

Question 27

Define cream

Answer 27

Blending several ingredients

Question 28

Name the Thai curry pastes in order of spiciest to mildest.

Answer 28

Green, Red and Yellow

Question 29

Which main ingredient are Thai desserts based on?

Answer 29

Coconut

Question 30

List the five Thai flavours

Answer 30

Sour, sweet, salty, spicy and bitter

Question 31

Name six commonly used fruits in Thai cuisine

Answer 31

Mango, rambutan, durian, pineapple, papaya and guava

Question 32

Lost four utensils used in Thai cookery.

Answer 32

Wok, mortar and pestle, rice cooker and steamers

Question 33

What is the main religion in India?

Answer 33

Hinduism

Question 34

List two cuisine features for north India

Answer 34

Dairy products and Tandoori

Question 35

Name two cuisine features for central India

Answer 35

Islamic Influences and chutney

Question 36

Name two cuisine features for east India

Answer 36

Fish and rich desserts

Question 37

Name two cuisine features for south India

Answer 37

Vegetarianism and rice and pappodams

Question 38

Name two cuisine features for west India

Answer 38

Seafood and Bombay duck

Question 39

What religion influences the Japanese Tea Ceremony?

Answer 39

Zen Buddhism

Question 40

What type of tea is served at a Japanese Tea ceremony?

Answer 40

Matcha

Question 41

What is the dominant religion of India?

Answer 41

Hinduism