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1
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What are the 4 factors that influence food habits?

A

Geography and Climate
Socio Economic Status
Religious and Cultural beliefs
Technological Developments

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What are the 3 most common staple foods?

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Wheat, Rice and Corn (maize)

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3
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Name a few food safety and hygiene rules to follow.

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Always wear a clean apron
Wash your hands before handling food
Cover cuts or abrasions 
Tie back long hair
Keep your work area clean
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4
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Name a few work practices in the Food Tech room.

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Observe safety and hygiene rules
Collect equipment and ingredients before preparing food
Read through recipes before starting
Listen carefully to instructions
Measure food accurately
Follow cleaning procedures
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5
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Since Greece borders the Mediterranean Sea, what is a popular part of the Greece cuisine?

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Seafood such as octopus, calamari, etc.

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6
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What is the official religion of Greece?

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Greek Orthodox

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7
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How does religion effect food habits in Greece?

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During Easter, when the fast is broken, hard-boiled eggs are dyed bright red to symbolise Christ’s blood. The egg itself symbolises the Tomb of Christ.

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8
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What does ‘Christos Anesti’ mean

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Christ is risen.

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9
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In Greece, what does Lentil Soup of Good Friday symbolise?

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The tears of the Virgin Mary

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10
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What is Greece’s specialty food?

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Seafood

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11
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Where did the following originate?
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Pizza Napolentana 
Veal parmigiana
Gnocchi alla Romana
Risotto alla Milanese
A 
Bologna
Naples/Napoli
Parma
Rome
Milan
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12
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What are the main specialties in Italian cuisine?

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Seafood, Pasta and Cheese

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13
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What is the main German food specialty?

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German sausages

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14
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What is the staple food of Germany?

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Potatoes

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15
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What is the most common religion in Italy?

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Roman Catholic

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16
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What is the main religion in Germany?

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Lutheran

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17
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Which nutrient is pasta and noodles a good source of?

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Carbohydrates

18
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Define dice:

A

The process of cutting food into small cubes of equal size

19
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Define Sauté:

A

Fried quickly in a small amount of hot fat

20
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Define boil:

A

Reach temperature in which bubbles appear

21
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Define simmer:

A

Stay below boiling point

22
Q

What is the staple food of Mexico?

A

Corn (maize)

23
Q

What is the general rule about the size and shape of a chilli compared to how hot they are?

A

The smaller and more slender the chilli, the hotter it is.

24
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What is the main religion in Thailand?

A

Buddhism

25
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Define shred:

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To cut or tear into long narrow strips

26
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Define Moderate Oven

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Has a temperature range of 180 degrees to 190 degrees

27
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Define cream

A

Blending several ingredients

28
Q

Name the Thai curry pastes in order of spiciest to mildest.

A

Green, Red and Yellow

29
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Which main ingredient are Thai desserts based on?

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Coconut

30
Q

List the five Thai flavours

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Sour, sweet, salty, spicy and bitter

31
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Name six commonly used fruits in Thai cuisine

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Mango, rambutan, durian, pineapple, papaya and guava

32
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Lost four utensils used in Thai cookery.

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Wok, mortar and pestle, rice cooker and steamers

33
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What is the main religion in India?

A

Hinduism

34
Q

List two cuisine features for north India

A

Dairy products and Tandoori

35
Q

Name two cuisine features for central India

A

Islamic Influences and chutney

36
Q

Name two cuisine features for east India

A

Fish and rich desserts

37
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Name two cuisine features for south India

A

Vegetarianism and rice and pappodams

38
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Name two cuisine features for west India

A

Seafood and Bombay duck

39
Q

What religion influences the Japanese Tea Ceremony?

A

Zen Buddhism

40
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What type of tea is served at a Japanese Tea ceremony?

A

Matcha

41
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What is the dominant religion of India?

A

Hinduism

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