Final Exam Questions

Question 1

How do muslims typically break Ramadan?

Answer 1

With liquid (water) and an odd number of dates

Question 2

What is the most dominant religion in India today?

Answer 2

Hinduism

Question 3

India is the world’s largest producer of:

Answer 3

Milk and bananas

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a food used for its medicinal value in India?

Answer 4

A. Aloe vera
B. Avocados (NOT)
C. Black nightshade
D. Licorice root

Question 5

With a traditional Arab lunch, what drink is NOT served during the meal?

Answer 5

A. Cider (NOT)
B. Diluted yogurt drinks
C. Coffee
D. Tea

Question 6

Which festival is know as the “festival if breaking the fast?”

Answer 6

Iftar

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT important in maintaining health in the Middle Eastern culture?

Answer 7

A. Diet
B. Exercise (NOT)
C. Keeping warm and dry
D. Cleanliness

Question 8

Core foods of Greece include all of the following except

Answer 8

A. Grapes
B. Bread
C. Pasta (NOT)
D. Rice

Question 9

What meats are associated with greek holidays and traditions?

Answer 9

Lamb and goat

Question 10

Why are blue and white often the color of greek table cloths?

Answer 10

Colors of the Greek flag

Question 11

What is the capital of North Korea?

Answer 11

Pyongyang

Question 12

What color do the Koreans NOT focus on?

Answer 12

A. Yellow
B. Black
C. Brown (NOT)
D. Green

Question 13

What is Ki?

Answer 13

Vital energy

Question 14

What is the prominent religion for Tongan immigrants of the US?

Answer 14

Mormon

Question 15

T/F: The two common utensils used at Filipino meals are a fork and knife

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Which practices are used in the Philippines to keep the body’s health balanced?

Answer 16

Flushing

Question 17

What food is Fukien NOT known for?

Answer 17

A. Walnut paste (NOT)
B. Egg rolls
C. Paper wrapped foods
D. Broths

Question 18

What two foods are staples in Pakistan?

Answer 18

Lentils and various wheat breads

Question 19

Due to the non-effective Health Care Systems in Pakistan, which CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) system is emphasized in Pakistan?

Answer 19

Unani system

Question 20

What religion is NOT combined with ancestor worship for religious practices?

Answer 20

Christianity

Question 21

Which are NOT signs of yin depletion?

Answer 21

A. Night sweats
B. Ear ringing
C. Dry skin (NOT)
D. Gray hair

Question 22

What food is considered a Caribbean staple?

Answer 22

Legumes

Question 23

What is the primary religion in the Caribbean islands

Answer 23

Christianity

Question 24

How are dishes differentiated between regions within the Caribbean?

Answer 24

Seasonings

Question 25

What is the primary religion of South America

Answer 25

Roman Catholicism

Question 26

How many million people in South American descent live in the US?

Answer 26

2.7 millon

Question 27

Which of the following is considered the main dish of Brazil?

Answer 27

Feijoada completa

Question 28

What culture had the most influence in Mexican culture?

Answer 28

Mayans

Question 29

What is the center of all Mexican meals?

Answer 29

Corn

Question 30

Which of the following is used to treat burns? (Mexico)

Answer 30

Ahuehuete

Question 31

Why is religion complicated in Russia?

Answer 31

Both: A. Atheism was the official stance of the communist party B. Synergy and corruption between the government and church

Question 32

Which of the following is not true about Russian travel?

Answer 32

A. Winter is cheapest B. Most sings are written in Cyrillic and English (NOT - bc only written in Cyrillic) C. Most younger people speak English D. Showing up "empty handed" is frowned upon

Question 33

What is one problem with hospitals in Russia?

Answer 33

``` A. Outdated B. Poorly spread out, in favor of urban areas C. Not enough doctors with experience D. Long waiting lists (All of the above) ```

Question 34

What region focuses on meat and commonly has many sweets?

Answer 34

South Africa

Question 35

Which of the following cultures influenced East African culture and food?

Answer 35

A. Arab B. Asian Indian C. British (All of the above)

Question 36

What is traditional southern African American cuisine commonly called?

Answer 36

Soul food

Question 37

What are the core foods of Swiss cuisine

Answer 37

Bread, cheese and dairy products

Question 38

What is the leading religion of Central Europe?

Answer 38

Roman Catholic

Question 39

Which of the following languages is not spoken in Switzerland?

Answer 39

``` A. Romansh B. Swiss (NOT) C. German D. French E. Italian ```

Question 40

What culture influenced Italian culture?

Answer 40

Islamic

Question 41

Which of the following is common among all the regions of Southern European countries?

Answer 41

Lunch is the main meal

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of food in Southern Europe?

Answer 42

A. Circus fruits and peaches may cause skin ailments B. Raw eggs and dandelion greens are eaten for strength and vitality C. Light foods are difficult to digest (NOT - bc they're easy to digest) D. Wet meals "cleanse the system"

Question 43

What region is most known for being lactose tolerant?

Answer 43

Northern Europe

Question 44

What is NOT a reason why Hot Cross Buns are symbolic?

Answer 44

A. Cross between sun and fire B. 4 seasons C. Cross between sun and moon (NOT) D. Resurrection

Question 45

Which of the following is not a remedy or an unconventional therapy used by the French Canadians?

Answer 45

A. Tobacco smoke blown into ear to cure headaches B. Red flannels filled with camphor / asafetida to prevent illness C. Using laxatives to maintain bowel regularity (NOT) D. String of garlic for a baby to cure worms

Question 46

What is a unique dish that is popular on All Saint's Day in Guatemala?

Answer 46

Fiambre

Question 47

What country believes that being too thin is a sign of illness

Answer 47

Salvador

Question 48

What country believes in witchcraft practiced by brujos and brujas?

Answer 48

Nicaragua

Question 49

What are the three most commonly cultivated crops among Native American nations?

Answer 49

Corn, beans, squash

Question 50

What is the common belief among various Native American tribes?

Answer 50

Harmony

Question 51

Which health concern matches it's correct percentages

Answer 51

20% of native Americans have chronic kidney disease

Question 52

diet in Southeast Asia

Answer 52

- staple rice - fish and fish sauces - fried food - lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, stemmed rice noodles, pork

Question 53

medical conditions of southeast asians in the US

Answer 53

-SUNDS (sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome)

Question 54

popular foods found in Hawaii

Answer 54

- fish or poultry (teriyaki) - noodles, rice - dried sugared fruits (guava, ginger, mango) - sweet potato, potato or mac salad

Question 55

common diseases in native Hawaiians

Answer 55

- diabetes - heart disease - stroke - cancer

Question 56

medicine in pacific island culture

Answer 56

- balance - massage - herbal remedies - communication with super natural - home remedies - lokahi (harmony between people, nature, gods)

Question 57

religion in pacific island culture

Answer 57

- catholic - protestant - mormon

Question 58

greeks and religion

Answer 58

eastern orthodox

Question 59

Israel's Independence Day

Answer 59

Yom Ha-Atzma'ut

Question 60

caste system in India

Answer 60

- part of hinduism - ranking of classes / social divides - 4 main categories

Question 61

conservative Pakistani American homes and schooling

Answer 61

- father head of household - children are valued - women less educated

Question 62

Iranian's practice of keeping the body in balance

Answer 62

- diet balance between hot and cold food - keeping warm and dry - cleanliness