Question 1

This product is so important to Algeria and Tunisia that it's Arabic name translates to &#34;food&#34;:&#10;A)Couscous&#10;B)Rice&#10;C)Lentils&#10;D)Peanuts

Accepted Answer

Couscous is a staple food in Algeria and Tunisia, and its Arabic name "seksu" translates to "food". It is a traditional dish made from steaming small beads of crushed durum wheat semolina and served with vegetables, meat, or fish. It has a significant cultural and historical importance in the region and is a symbol of hospitality and celebration.

Question 2

Mozambique is know as a leading producer of:&#10;A)Cocoa&#10;B)Coffee&#10;C)Coconut&#10;D)Cashews

Accepted Answer

Mozambique is a leading producer of cashews, with the nut being a major export crop for the country. In 2019, cashew exports accounted for 26.3% of Mozambique's total exports.

Question 3

This deep red hot sauce is an important condiment at all meals,including breakfast:&#10;A)Chermoula&#10;B)Baharat&#10;C)Harissa&#10;D)Ras el hanout

Accepted Answer

Harissa is known for its deep red color and spicy flavor, and is commonly used as a condiment in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is often served alongside breakfast dishes such as omelets or shakshuka. Chermoula, Baharat, and Ras el hanout are spice blends used in these cuisines, but they are not typically served as a condiment on their own.

Question 4

The Sudanese bread kissra is made of this,one of the most important cereal crops in the world:&#10;A)Rice&#10;B)Wheat&#10;C)Sorghum&#10;D)Emmer

Accepted Answer

Sudanese bread kissra is primarily made from sorghum, which is a key cereal crop grown in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. While wheat and rice are also important cereal crops, sorghum is the most likely choice for making kissra. Emmer, while a cereal crop, is not widely grown or used in bread-making compared to sorghum.

Question 5

The South African equivalent of a barbecue is known as a:&#10;A)Boerwors&#10;B)Potjieko&#10;C)Biltong&#10;D)Braai

Accepted Answer

Braai is the South African equivalent of a barbecue. It involves cooking meat, usually boerewors (sausage) or steak, over an open flame. It is a popular social gathering in South Africa and is often accompanied by side dishes such as pap (maize porridge) and chakalaka (vegetable relish). Potjieko is a traditional South African stew that is cooked in a potjie pot over an open flame, while biltong is a type of dried meat snack.

Question 6

These explorers brought fresh and dried fruits,rice,and spices to East Africa:&#10;A)British&#10;B)French&#10;C)Arab&#10;D)Asian

Accepted Answer

Arab explorers were the ones who introduced fruits, rice, and spices to East Africa. They traveled to the region in the 7th century and established trade routes across the Indian Ocean, bringing with them a variety of goods from their homeland in the Middle East.

Question 7

The prime characteristic of native African meals is the use of:&#10;A)Meat&#10;B)Green vegetables&#10;C)Fruit&#10;D)Starches

Accepted Answer

Starches, such as yams, cassava, and millet, are the most commonly used ingredients in native African meals. Meat, green vegetables, and fruit are also used, but to a lesser extent.

Question 8

This is the only spice of African origin cultivated and used world-wide,especially in Asian and Latin American recipes:&#10;A)Guinea pepper&#10;B)Maggi&#10;C)Tamarind&#10;D)Kola nuts

Accepted Answer

Tamarind is the correct answer because it is a spice of African origin that is cultivated and used worldwide, especially in Asian and Latin American recipes. It is known for its sour and slightly sweet flavor, which is used in a variety of dishes and sauces. Guinea pepper, Maggi (which is actually a brand of seasoning that originated in Europe), and Kola nuts are not spices cultivated for their widespread use in global cuisine to the same extent as tamarind.

Question 9

This grain has a higher iron and nutrient content than other grain staples:&#10;A)Millet&#10;B)Emmer&#10;C)Efo&#10;D)Teff

Accepted Answer

Teff has a higher iron and nutrient content compared to other grain staples. Millet and Emmer also have good nutritional value but not as high as Teff. Efo is not a commonly known grain staple.

Question 10

Africa's leading exporter of pineapple and palm oil is:&#10;A)Nigeria&#10;B)Cote d'Ivoire&#10;C)Ethiopia&#10;D)South Africa

Accepted Answer

Cote d'Ivoire is the leading exporter of pineapple and palm oil in Africa. Nigeria is a leading exporter of oil, Ethiopia exports coffee and South Africa exports diamonds and gold.

Deck 11: Southeast Asian Cuisines