Question 1

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​capsules 
B)  ​injections 
C)  ​tablets 
D)  ​colored tablets 
E)  ​tinctures 
A)  ​capsules 
B)  ​injections 
C)  ​tablets 
D)  ​colored tablets 
E)  ​tinctures B

Question 2

Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What type of communication style is preferred by most South Asians?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​loud but respectful 
B)  ​high-context and informal 
C)  ​loud and emotional 
D)  ​informal and indirect 
E)  ​respectful and direct 
A)  ​loud but respectful 
B)  ​high-context and informal 
C)  ​loud and emotional 
D)  ​informal and indirect 
E)  ​respectful and direct E

Question 4

Matching
-Beliefs include the concept that all living things have souls; therefore, they are strict vegetarians

Accepted Answer

A) Hinduism 
B) Islam 
C) Buddhism 
D) Jainism 
E) Sikhism 
A) Hinduism 
B) Islam 
C) Buddhism 
D) Jainism 
E) Sikhism

Question 5

Describe the metabolic syndrome that has been identified in Asian Indians? Discuss the risk factors that may be contributing to high rates in this population.For those who follow a vegetarian diet, does this dietary practice modify their risk?

Accepted Answer

A clustering of conditions-a high waist-

Question 6

Nearly 98% of all Pakistanis follow what religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hinduism​ 
B)  ​Islam 
C)  ​Sikhism 
D)  ​Zoroastrianism 
E)  ​Jainism 
A)  Hinduism​ 
B)  ​Islam 
C)  ​Sikhism 
D)  ​Zoroastrianism 
E)  ​Jainism

Question 7

An Islami-Tibb is the person who practices hakim in Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which kind of food is considered innately polluted based onthe Hindu concept of pollution as applied to food?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​all raw foods 
B)  ​shellfish 
C)  ​root vegetables 
D)  ​fruit 
E)  ​meat 
A)  ​all raw foods 
B)  ​shellfish 
C)  ​root vegetables 
D)  ​fruit 
E)  ​meat

Question 9

Explain the impact of feast days on the diets of the poor in India.

Accepted Answer

Feasts serve as a method of food distrib

Question 10

In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Sikhs​ 
B)  ​Parsis 
C)  ​hakims 
D)  ​vedas 
E)  ​vaidyas 
A)  Sikhs​ 
B)  ​Parsis 
C)  ​hakims 
D)  ​vedas 
E)  ​vaidyas

Question 11

Matching
-The influence of this religion in India is strongest in the north

Accepted Answer

A) Hinduism 
B) Islam 
C) Buddhism 
D) Jainism 
E) Sikhism 
A) Hinduism 
B) Islam 
C) Buddhism 
D) Jainism 
E) Sikhism

Question 12

Pakistan received its independence from India in what year?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1876 
B)  ​1910 
C)  ​1947 
D)  ​1962 
E)  ​1859 
A)  ​1876 
B)  ​1910 
C)  ​1947 
D)  ​1962 
E)  ​1859

Question 13

In communication between Asian Indian people, an evasive response is considered more polite than a direct "no" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​4000 
B)  ​3000 
C)  ​2000 
D)  ​1000 
E)  ​5000 
A)  ​4000 
B)  ​3000 
C)  ​2000 
D)  ​1000 
E)  ​5000

Question 15

The ancient diet of India was meatless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What plant with mild amphetamine-like properties is used in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​paneer 
B)  ​puris 
C)  ​khat 
D)  ​jaggery 
E)  ​betel 
A)  ​paneer 
B)  ​puris 
C)  ​khat 
D)  ​jaggery 
E)  ​betel

Question 17

What is fruit juice called in Pakistan?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ladoo​ 
B)  biryani​ 
C)  ​sharbat 
D)  ​lassi 
E)  ​cholay 
A)  ladoo​ 
B)  biryani​ 
C)  ​sharbat 
D)  ​lassi 
E)  ​cholay

Question 18

What is the primary religious principle of the Jains that pertains to eating and what foods are avoided?

Accepted Answer

The Jains believe that all living things

Question 19

Ghee is butter that has been clarified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Of the following castes, which were generally vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Sudras 
B)  ​Brahmans 
C)  ​Kashatriyas 
D)  ​Untouchables 
E)  ​Serfs 
A)  ​Sudras 
B)  ​Brahmans 
C)  ​Kashatriyas 
D)  ​Untouchables 
E)  ​Serfs

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?

Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers.

What type of communication style is preferred by most South Asians?

Matching -Beliefs include the concept that all living things have souls; therefore, they are strict vegetarians

Describe the metabolic syndrome that has been identified in Asian Indians? Discuss the risk factors that may be contributing to high rates in this population.For those who follow a vegetarian diet, does this dietary practice modify their risk?

Nearly 98% of all Pakistanis follow what religion?

An Islami-Tibb is the person who practices hakim in Pakistan.

Which kind of food is considered innately polluted based onthe Hindu concept of pollution as applied to food?

Explain the impact of feast days on the diets of the poor in India.

In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?

Matching -The influence of this religion in India is strongest in the north

Pakistan received its independence from India in what year?

In communication between Asian Indian people, an evasive response is considered more polite than a direct "no" response.

India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago.

The ancient diet of India was meatless.

What plant with mild amphetamine-like properties is used in Pakistan?

What is fruit juice called in Pakistan?

What is the primary religious principle of the Jains that pertains to eating and what foods are avoided?

Ghee is butter that has been clarified.

Of the following castes, which were generally vegetarians?

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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

People of the Balkans and the Middle East

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Exam 14: South Asians

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?​

Traditionally the professions associated with the Vaisyas are merchants and farmers.

What type of communication style is preferred by most South Asians?​

Matching -Beliefs include the concept that all living things have souls; therefore, they are strict vegetarians

Describe the metabolic syndrome that has been identified in Asian Indians? Discuss the risk factors that may be contributing to high rates in this population.For those who follow a vegetarian diet, does this dietary practice modify their risk?

Nearly 98% of all Pakistanis follow what religion?

An Islami-Tibb is the person who practices hakim in Pakistan.

Which kind of food is considered innately polluted based onthe Hindu concept of pollution as applied to food?

Explain the impact of feast days on the diets of the poor in India.

In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?​

Matching -The influence of this religion in India is strongest in the north

Pakistan received its independence from India in what year?

In communication between Asian Indian people, an evasive response is considered more polite than a direct "no" response.

India as a civilization began approximately ________ years ago.

The ancient diet of India was meatless.

What plant with mild amphetamine-like properties is used in Pakistan?

What is fruit juice called in Pakistan?​

What is the primary religious principle of the Jains that pertains to eating and what foods are avoided?

Ghee is butter that has been clarified.

Of the following castes, which were generally vegetarians?

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

People of the Balkans and the Middle East

Regional Americans

Filters

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent?

What type of communication style is preferred by most South Asians?

In Ayurvedic medicine, what are the practitioners called?

What is fruit juice called in Pakistan?