Question 1

What is the definitive northern Balkan treat made from sweet yeast bread rolled with a rich walnut, butter, cream, and egg filling called?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​smetana 
B)  vrhnje​ 
C)  pavlaka​ 
D)  mezze​ 
E)  potica​ 
A)  ​smetana 
B)  vrhnje​ 
C)  pavlaka​ 
D)  mezze​ 
E)  potica​

Question 2

Wheat kernels that are steamed and either dried and crushed are known as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pita. 
B)  burghul. 
C)  fireek. 
D)  hummus. 
E)  ful medames. 
A)  ​pita. 
B)  burghul. 
C)  fireek. 
D)  hummus. 
E)  ful medames.

Question 3

What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phyllo 
B)  tabouli​ 
C)  pita​ 
D)  roti​ 
E)  chapatti​ 
A)  ​phyllo 
B)  tabouli​ 
C)  pita​ 
D)  roti​ 
E)  chapatti​

Question 4

Nearly all recently-arrived Bosnian refugees in the United States are​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Muslim. 
B)  Christian. 
C)  Hindu. 
D)  Jewish. 
E)  Buddhist. 
A)  ​Muslim. 
B)  Christian. 
C)  Hindu. 
D)  Jewish. 
E)  Buddhist.

Question 5

What high-proof brandy made from plums is available in Serbia and Slovenia?​

Accepted Answer

A)  briki​ 
B)  ouzo​ 
C)  civek​ 
D)  sljivovica​ 
E)  retsina​ 
A)  briki​ 
B)  ouzo​ 
C)  civek​ 
D)  sljivovica​ 
E)  retsina​

Question 6

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​basmati 
B)  foul​ 
C)  polo​ 
D)  khoresh​ 
E)  sarma​ 
A)  ​basmati 
B)  foul​ 
C)  polo​ 
D)  khoresh​ 
E)  sarma​

Question 7

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​halim 
B)  tiropetes​ 
C)  sabikh​ 
D)  bulgur​ 
E)  mezze​ 
A)  ​halim 
B)  tiropetes​ 
C)  sabikh​ 
D)  bulgur​ 
E)  mezze​

Question 8

Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​less independent. 
B)  too social. 
C)  less religious. 
D)  less chaste. 
E)  too competitive. 
A)  ​less independent. 
B)  too social. 
C)  less religious. 
D)  less chaste. 
E)  too competitive.

Question 9

What hard, tangy ewe's milk cheese is called "cheddar of the Balkans"?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​myzithra 
B)  kaseri​ 
C)  labni​ 
D)  kashkaval​ 
E)  haloumi​ 
A)  ​myzithra 
B)  kaseri​ 
C)  labni​ 
D)  kashkaval​ 
E)  haloumi​

Question 10

Middle Easterners represent one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the U.S.What is the estimated Arab population based on a recent poll of Arab ancestry?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​200,000 
B)  450,000​ 
C)  1,000,000​ 
D)  3,500,000​ 
E)  2,500,000​ 
A)  ​200,000 
B)  450,000​ 
C)  1,000,000​ 
D)  3,500,000​ 
E)  2,500,000​

Question 11

The religion of most Greeks is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Roman Catholic. 
B)  Protestant. 
C)  Eastern Orthodox. 
D)  Judaism. 
E)  Islam. 
A)  ​Roman Catholic. 
B)  Protestant. 
C)  Eastern Orthodox. 
D)  Judaism. 
E)  Islam.

Question 12

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​kourabiedes 
B)  avgolemono​ 
C)  tarama​ 
D)  lokum​ 
E)  baladi​ 
A)  ​kourabiedes 
B)  avgolemono​ 
C)  tarama​ 
D)  lokum​ 
E)  baladi​

Question 13

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sfeehas 
B)  kibbeh​ 
C)  tharid​ 
D)  ​fatout 
E)  ​ful medames 
A)  ​sfeehas 
B)  kibbeh​ 
C)  tharid​ 
D)  ​fatout 
E)  ​ful medames

Question 14

What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​simit 
B)  mezze​ 
C)  raki​ 
D)  koulouri​ 
E)  mezze​. 
A)  ​simit 
B)  mezze​ 
C)  raki​ 
D)  koulouri​ 
E)  mezze​.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with alcohol content?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​verjuice 
B)  retsina​ 
C)  ouzo​ 
D)  arak​ 
E)  metaxia​ 
A)  ​verjuice 
B)  retsina​ 
C)  ouzo​ 
D)  arak​ 
E)  metaxia​

Question 16

Most Arab Muslim immigrants to the U.S.do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Matching
-Ground or crushed sesame seeds

Accepted Answer

A) Souvlaki 
B) Yiachni 
C) Moussaka 
D) Tahini 
E) Ful medames 
A) Souvlaki 
B) Yiachni 
C) Moussaka 
D) Tahini 
E) Ful medames

Question 20

Israel has many immigrants from all over the world.How has this affected food habits?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result. 
B)  ​The Israelis have kept their food choices "pure" and rejected new foods. 
C)  ​Most Israelis have continued to eat only traditional Israeli foods. 
D)  ​Israelis do not share meals with non-Israelis. 
E)  ​Shared plates with multiple food items become commonplace. 
A)  ​Many different cuisines have been introduced as a result. 
B)  ​The Israelis have kept their food choices "pure" and rejected new foods. 
C)  ​Most Israelis have continued to eat only traditional Israeli foods. 
D)  ​Israelis do not share meals with non-Israelis. 
E)  ​Shared plates with multiple food items become commonplace.

What is the definitive northern Balkan treat made from sweet yeast bread rolled with a rich walnut, butter, cream, and egg filling called?

Wheat kernels that are steamed and either dried and crushed are known as

What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?

Nearly all recently-arrived Bosnian refugees in the United States are

What high-proof brandy made from plums is available in Serbia and Slovenia?

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?

Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become

What hard, tangy ewe's milk cheese is called "cheddar of the Balkans"?

Middle Easterners represent one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the U.S.What is the estimated Arab population based on a recent poll of Arab ancestry?

The religion of most Greeks is

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?

What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?

Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with alcohol content?

Most Arab Muslim immigrants to the U.S.do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America.

In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.

Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.

Matching -Ground or crushed sesame seeds

Israel has many immigrants from all over the world.How has this affected food habits?

Food and Culture

Traditional Health Beliefs and Practices

Intercultural Communication

Food and Religion

Native Americans

Northern and Southern Europeans

Central Europeans - People of the Former Soviet Union - and Scandinavians

Africans

Mexicans and Central Americans

Caribbean Islanders and South Americans

East Asians

Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders

South Asians

Regional Americans

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Exam 13: People of the Balkans and the Middle East

What is the definitive northern Balkan treat made from sweet yeast bread rolled with a rich walnut, butter, cream, and egg filling called?​

Wheat kernels that are steamed and either dried and crushed are known as​

What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?​

Nearly all recently-arrived Bosnian refugees in the United States are​

What high-proof brandy made from plums is available in Serbia and Slovenia?​

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?​

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?​

Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become​

What hard, tangy ewe's milk cheese is called "cheddar of the Balkans"?​

Middle Easterners represent one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the U.S.What is the estimated Arab population based on a recent poll of Arab ancestry?​

The religion of most Greeks is​

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?​

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?​

What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?​

Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with alcohol content?​

Most Arab Muslim immigrants to the U.S.do not make any adaptations to their religious practices in the process of acculturating to America.

In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.

Census data did not differentiate between Egyptians and other Middle Easterners prior to 1900.

Matching -Ground or crushed sesame seeds

Israel has many immigrants from all over the world.How has this affected food habits?​

Food and Culture

Traditional Health Beliefs and Practices

Intercultural Communication

Food and Religion

Native Americans

Northern and Southern Europeans

Central Europeans - People of the Former Soviet Union - and Scandinavians

Africans

Mexicans and Central Americans

Caribbean Islanders and South Americans

East Asians

Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders

South Asians

Regional Americans

Filters

What is the definitive northern Balkan treat made from sweet yeast bread rolled with a rich walnut, butter, cream, and egg filling called?

Wheat kernels that are steamed and either dried and crushed are known as

What is the term for a leavened Arabic flat bread?

Nearly all recently-arrived Bosnian refugees in the United States are

What high-proof brandy made from plums is available in Serbia and Slovenia?

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?

Israelis immigrants are often concerned that their cultural values will be lost if their children become acculturated, and that their children may become

What hard, tangy ewe's milk cheese is called "cheddar of the Balkans"?

Middle Easterners represent one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the U.S.What is the estimated Arab population based on a recent poll of Arab ancestry?

The religion of most Greeks is

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?

What is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?

Which of the following is not a Greek beverage with alcohol content?

Israel has many immigrants from all over the world.How has this affected food habits?