Food and Cooking Quiz

What system did the Iroquois Indians in upstate New York use in planting corn, beans, and squash?

• Crop rotation

• Companion planting

• Terraced farming

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

What is a characteristic of New England cooking?

• Extensive use of spices

• Simple recipes and extensive use of seafood, cheese, and cream

• Heavy reliance on fried foods

• Predominantly vegetarian dishes

What is the main ingredient in a New England boiled dinner?

• Chicken

• Pork

• Corned beef

• Tofu

What type of soup is New England clam chowder known to be?

• Thin and spicy

• Thick, creamy, and mild

• Broth-based with vegetables

• Cold and refreshing

What is Bisque made from?

• Fish

• Tomato

• Lobster shells

• Beef stock

What type of syrup is New England also known for?

• Birch syrup

• Agave syrup

• Maple syrup

• Rice syrup

What type of foods are produced in the Midwestern United States, including fine cheddar cheese varieties?

• Seafood

• Dairy

• Poultry

• Citrus fruits

What is food from the central part of the continent sometimes called?

• "Meat-and-potatoes"

• "Corn-and-beans"

• "Fish-and-chips"

• "Rice-and-beans"

Kansas City, Missouri, is famous for its what kind of barbecue?

• Dry rub barbecue

• Sweet and sour barbecue

• Vinegar-based barbecue

• Mustard-based barbecue

Which cuisine is influenced by Native Americans who taught European settlers to plant corn, squash, plums, berries, greens, game, and seafood, including fish and oysters?

• Lowcountry cuisine

• Tidewater cuisine

• Cajun cuisine

• Creole cuisine