Exam 17: South America

Which ancient culture was responsible for developing several different strains of corn that can be used for multiple purposes from feeding cows to making tortillas?

What type of plant produces the yellowish orange oil known as Dendé oil; it was first used in African cooking and was introduced to South America by African slaves?

Which mountain range is found in South America reaching from Venezuela to Chile and Argentina?

Why is the Bahia region in eastern Brazil, which is known for heavy flavors and exotic spices and seasonings, reputed to have some of the best cuisine in the nation?

What was the main reason that Europeans brought African slaves to South America and the Caribbean?

What type of grain is used to make the Venezuelan dumpling known as arepa? Balls of the dough are often filled with meat or vegetables and boiled in soup or broth.

What is the preferred way of cooking green bananas in South America?

Approximately how many varieties of potatoes have been found growing wild or have been developed by the people living in Peru?

Which of the following describes the Peruvian dish known as ceviche?

What type of high altitude, Andes-grown plant is quinoa?

A popular dessert in South America is fried bananas served with a sauce made from butter, sugar, rum and brandy.

The national dish of Chile consists of a mixture of beans, corn, and squash called porotos granados.

Which European nation, whose influences are very much dominant even today, was the first to colonize Brazil in 1533?

Which type of bean is the most popular type eaten in Brazil? It appears as soup, as a side dish and as a main dish with pork ribs and sausage.

While most South American countries lie close to the equator, these two countries are in the deep south, coming close to Antarctica and allowing for colder weather and strong winds.

Why are most South American meat dishes braised, ground or shredded?

Like most of the European countries which influenced the cuisine of South America most of the cheeses made there are made from sheep or goat's milk.

What is the name of the longest river in South America that has provided food and transportation in and out of the jungles for thousands of years?

Very high quality beef comes from Argentina, providing meat for many South American and European markets.

Tea is the preferred hot beverage in South America, thanks to Asian influences, followed closely by hot chocolate.