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1
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How do muslims typically break Ramadan?

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With liquid (water) and an odd number of dates

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2
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What is the most dominant religion in India today?

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Hinduism

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3
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India is the world’s largest producer of:

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Milk and bananas

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4
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Which of the following is NOT a food used for its medicinal value in India?

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A. Aloe vera
B. Avocados (NOT)
C. Black nightshade
D. Licorice root

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5
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With a traditional Arab lunch, what drink is NOT served during the meal?

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A. Cider (NOT)
B. Diluted yogurt drinks
C. Coffee
D. Tea

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6
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Which festival is know as the “festival if breaking the fast?”

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Iftar

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7
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Which of the following is NOT important in maintaining health in the Middle Eastern culture?

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A. Diet
B. Exercise (NOT)
C. Keeping warm and dry
D. Cleanliness

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8
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Core foods of Greece include all of the following except

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A. Grapes
B. Bread
C. Pasta (NOT)
D. Rice

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9
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What meats are associated with greek holidays and traditions?

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Lamb and goat

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10
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Why are blue and white often the color of greek table cloths?

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Colors of the Greek flag

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11
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What is the capital of North Korea?

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Pyongyang

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12
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What color do the Koreans NOT focus on?

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A. Yellow
B. Black
C. Brown (NOT)
D. Green

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13
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What is Ki?

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Vital energy

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14
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What is the prominent religion for Tongan immigrants of the US?

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Mormon

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15
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T/F: The two common utensils used at Filipino meals are a fork and knife

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False

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16
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Which practices are used in the Philippines to keep the body’s health balanced?

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Flushing

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17
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What food is Fukien NOT known for?

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A. Walnut paste (NOT)
B. Egg rolls
C. Paper wrapped foods
D. Broths

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18
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What two foods are staples in Pakistan?

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Lentils and various wheat breads

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19
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Due to the non-effective Health Care Systems in Pakistan, which CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) system is emphasized in Pakistan?

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Unani system

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20
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What religion is NOT combined with ancestor worship for religious practices?

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Christianity

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21
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Which are NOT signs of yin depletion?

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A. Night sweats
B. Ear ringing
C. Dry skin (NOT)
D. Gray hair

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22
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What food is considered a Caribbean staple?

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Legumes

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23
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What is the primary religion in the Caribbean islands

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Christianity

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24
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How are dishes differentiated between regions within the Caribbean?

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Seasonings

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25
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What is the primary religion of South America

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Roman Catholicism

26
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How many million people in South American descent live in the US?

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2.7 millon

27
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Which of the following is considered the main dish of Brazil?

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Feijoada completa

28
Q

What culture had the most influence in Mexican culture?

29
Q

What is the center of all Mexican meals?

30
Q

Which of the following is used to treat burns? (Mexico)

31
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Why is religion complicated in Russia?

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Both:
A. Atheism was the official stance of the communist party
B. Synergy and corruption between the government and church

32
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Which of the following is not true about Russian travel?

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A. Winter is cheapest
B. Most sings are written in Cyrillic and English (NOT - bc only written in Cyrillic)
C. Most younger people speak English
D. Showing up “empty handed” is frowned upon

33
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What is one problem with hospitals in Russia?

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A. Outdated 
	B. Poorly spread out, in favor of urban areas
	C. Not enough doctors with experience 
	D. Long waiting lists 
	(All of the above)
34
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What region focuses on meat and commonly has many sweets?

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South Africa

35
Q

Which of the following cultures influenced East African culture and food?

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A. Arab
B. Asian Indian
C. British
(All of the above)

36
Q

What is traditional southern African American cuisine commonly called?

37
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What are the core foods of Swiss cuisine

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Bread, cheese and dairy products

38
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What is the leading religion of Central Europe?

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Roman Catholic

39
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Which of the following languages is not spoken in Switzerland?

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A. Romansh 
	B. Swiss (NOT)
	C. German
	D. French
	E. Italian
40
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What culture influenced Italian culture?

41
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Which of the following is common among all the regions of Southern European countries?

A

Lunch is the main meal

42
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Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of food in Southern Europe?

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A. Circus fruits and peaches may cause skin ailments
B. Raw eggs and dandelion greens are eaten for strength and vitality
C. Light foods are difficult to digest (NOT - bc they’re easy to digest)
D. Wet meals “cleanse the system”

43
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What region is most known for being lactose tolerant?

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Northern Europe

44
Q

What is NOT a reason why Hot Cross Buns are symbolic?

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A. Cross between sun and fire
B. 4 seasons
C. Cross between sun and moon (NOT)
D. Resurrection

45
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Which of the following is not a remedy or an unconventional therapy used by the French Canadians?

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A. Tobacco smoke blown into ear to cure headaches
B. Red flannels filled with camphor / asafetida to prevent illness
C. Using laxatives to maintain bowel regularity (NOT)
D. String of garlic for a baby to cure worms

46
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What is a unique dish that is popular on All Saint’s Day in Guatemala?

47
Q

What country believes that being too thin is a sign of illness

48
Q

What country believes in witchcraft practiced by brujos and brujas?

49
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What are the three most commonly cultivated crops among Native American nations?

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Corn, beans, squash

50
Q

What is the common belief among various Native American tribes?

51
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Which health concern matches it’s correct percentages

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20% of native Americans have chronic kidney disease

52
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diet in Southeast Asia

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  • staple rice
  • fish and fish sauces
  • fried food
  • lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, stemmed rice noodles, pork
53
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medical conditions of southeast asians in the US

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-SUNDS (sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome)

54
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popular foods found in Hawaii

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  • fish or poultry (teriyaki)
  • noodles, rice
  • dried sugared fruits (guava, ginger, mango)
  • sweet potato, potato or mac salad
55
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common diseases in native Hawaiians

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  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • stroke
  • cancer
56
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medicine in pacific island culture

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  • balance
  • massage
  • herbal remedies
  • communication with super natural
  • home remedies
  • lokahi (harmony between people, nature, gods)
57
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religion in pacific island culture

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  • catholic
  • protestant
  • mormon
58
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greeks and religion

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eastern orthodox

59
Q

Israel’s Independence Day

A

Yom Ha-Atzma’ut

60
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caste system in India

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  • part of hinduism
  • ranking of classes / social divides
  • 4 main categories
61
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conservative Pakistani American homes and schooling

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  • father head of household
  • children are valued
  • women less educated
62
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Iranian’s practice of keeping the body in balance

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  • diet balance between hot and cold food
  • keeping warm and dry
  • cleanliness

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