Ch. 8 culture

Question 1

many of the important ingredients in the world originate from the …
They weren’t introduced in Europe until the century XVI
… initially were only used for decoration in Europe bc they thought it was poisonous
… was the foundation of food for many latin american countries many centuries before the Spanish discovered it

Answer 1

New World;
tomatoes;
corn

Question 2

… was a basic food for the incas. They used to … it to store it
… was also important to the aztecs and mayans

Answer 2

potatoes;
dehydrate it;
cacao

Question 3

cacao was important to the aztecs and mayans. they used its seeds as … and as an ingredient for … They also grinded them to make a drink, mixing it with … and …

Answer 3

money;
sauces;
water; chili

Question 4

…, …, …, … and … (…) are other examples of fruits that originated in the Americas

Answer 4

avocados; 
guava; 
papaya; 
pineapple; 
maracuyá; passion fruit

Question 5

…: un plato de pescado crudo que se marina en jugo de limon, con sal, pimienta, cebolla y aji. se sirve con lechuga, maiz, camote (sweet potato) and yellow potatoes

Answer 5

ceviche peruano

Question 6

…: cold soup typical of of southern Spain. made with verduras crudas y molidas (mashed): tomato, aji, pepino (cucumber), y ajo. tambien lleva pan, sal, aceite y vinagre

Answer 6

gazpacho andaluz

Question 7

…: es una sopa de pollo, pescado o carne con platano, maiz, zanahoria, yuca, papas, cebolla, cilantro y ajo. se sirve con white rice

Answer 7

sancocho colombiano

Question 8

chef that makes very innovative foods: …

Answer 8

Ferran Adria

Question 9

Adrià bases his success on … and …
He modifies combinations of ingredients and plays with contrasts of tastes and sensations
He also alters textures without altering flavor.

Answer 9

creativity;

chemistry

Question 10

… is an important play in the kitchens of the Hispanic world. It can be eaten cold, but most are served hot, like the … de Mexico

Answer 10

soup;

pozole

Question 11

El pozole de Mexico is a pre-Colombian dish prepared with …, …, … and other spices

Answer 11

nixtamal (hominy);
pork;
chilis

Question 12

Another soup of indigenous origins es the …, of the región … de …

Answer 12

changua;

andina central; Colombia

Question 13

La changua siempre se toma en el …: se hace con agua, leche, huevo y cilantro

Answer 13

desayuno

Question 14

Spain and most of the latin american countries have an abundant production of fruits and veggies. Because of this, most household cook with fresh ingredients rather than foods that come in jars/cans. …, … and … should be prepared with fresh ingredients to maintain the authentic flavor

Answer 14

mexican salsas;
el gazpacho español;
el sancocho colombiano

Question 15

There are merchants that sell their fruits and vegetables …

Answer 15

directly to the public

Question 16

(Guatemala)
Traditional fabrics use this secret ingredient: …
This ingredient prevents the colors from …

Answer 16

crushed mosquitoes;

fading

Question 17

(Guatemala) 
Antigua Guatemala (a city) was founded in 1543. It was an important capital until 1773, when an ... destroyed it. It's architecture is maintained and its a tourist spot. It's celebration of ..., is the most important of the hemisphere

Answer 17

earthquake;

Holy Week

Question 18

(Guatemala)
The quetzal symbolizes … for the ancient mayas because they believed that this bird was not able to survive in … Today it’s a national symbol and the national … is named after it. It also appears on the bills. It’s in danger of extinction

Answer 18

freedom;
captivity;
currency

Question 19

(Guatemala)
From 1500 BC to 900 AD, the … inhabited a large part of what is now Guatemala. they had an advanced civilization. they were architects and constructed …, … and …

Answer 19

mayans;
pyramids;
temples;
observatories

Question 20

(Guatemala)

the mayans also discovered and used … before the europeans and invented a complex and precise …

Answer 20

zero;

calendar

Question 21

(Guatemala)
The traditional clothes are called … and show the love that mayans had for nature. They were inspired by …, … and … for creating their designed and the bright colors and geometric forms.

Answer 21

huipil;
flowers;
plants;
animals

Question 22

(Guatemala)

the designs and colors of each huipil indicates the … and sometimes the … and … of the person wearing it

Answer 22

town of origin;
sex;
age