Deck 18: Caribbean Islands

Question 1

Which of the following native tribes was dominant in the Caribbean Islands long before the Spanish and Portuguese settled there?

A) Mayans
B) Incas
C) Caribs
D) Cherokee

Answer 1

Caribs

Question 2

Who was the first Spanish explorer to discover the Caribbean Islands?

A) Christopher Columbus
B) Ponce de Léon
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Hernando Cortez

Answer 2

Christopher Columbus

Question 3

Which of the following describes a Cuban sofrito; it was introduced there by Spanish explorers?

A) A mixture of sautéed green peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic
B) Spice blend made with dried spics and oil
C) A type of fresh sausage
D) A type of flan made with heavy cream and caramelized sugar

Answer 3

A mixture of sautéed green peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic

Question 4

Why is Caribbean cuisine full of French, Dutch, English and Spanish influences?

A) The slaves brought there came from those other places.
B) They each ruled different islands, and sometimes the same islands, over a period of a few years.
C) In order to share the wealth with European nations, the islands were divided among the various countries.
D) Those countries were the first to discover some of the different islands.

Question 5

In addition to African slaves, people from here also migrated to the Caribbean to help supply labor for the sugar cane plantations.

A) Asia
B) Middle East
C) North America
D) Australia

Question 6

Which of the following describes the cooking technique from the Caribbean known as jerk?

A) A type of sandwich similar to the Louisiana Po' Boy
B) A spicy dry rub applied to meat, poultry or fish and then grilled
C) Slow roasted pulled pork
D) Shredded meat that is mixed with large amounts of animal fats and spices

Question 7

Which of the following root vegetables was native to Cuba when first discovered by the Spanish?

A) Ginger
B) Turmeric
C) Galangal
D) Yucca

Question 8

Rum in Jamaica is a distilled beverage made from what tropical plant?

A) Beets
B) Cactus
C) Corn
D) Sugar cane

Question 9

Which of the following vegetables was introduced to people living in the Caribbean islands by African slaves?

A) Manioc
B) Okra
C) Cabbage
D) Tomatoes

Question 10

Which of the following describes Creole cooking, which originated in the Caribbean and slowly moved to New Orleans, where it became a big hit?

A) Highly seasoned grilled meats and vegetables
B) A softened version of Indian cuisine, with less spice and more fresh vegetables
C) A mix of French, Spanish and African cuisine
D) Spicy stews and rice dishes

Question 11

Although similar to bananas, plantains are actually what type of vegetable?

A) Legume
B) Bitter tasting
C) Tuber
D) Starchy

Question 12

Which of the following spices originated in Jamaica? It is said to resemble a combination of India spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

A) Juniper
B) Allspice
C) Mace
D) Pumpkin spice

Question 13

What is the Scoville Scale used to measure when it comes to chili peppers?

A) Holding properties
B) Heat intensity
C) Color
D) Freshness

Question 14

What dairy product is now used frequently in the Caribbean Islands because of its long shelf life?

A) Sour cream
B) Evaporated milk
C) Heavy cream
D) Yogurt

Question 15

Which of the following fruits is widely grown throughout the Caribbean and has become an integral part of the cuisine?

A) Cherries
B) Kiwi
C) Peaches
D) Papaya

Question 16

The Scotch bonnet is one of the hottest chili peppers in all of the Caribbean.

Question 17

Cuban food is some of the spiciest food found in the Caribbean.

Question 18

Most of the fishing in the Caribbean was done by imported slave labor; still today the African population consumes a lot of fresh seafood.

Question 19

Spanish explorers first settled in Jamaica in the early 16^th century and did not leave until 1947, leaving behind immense Spanish influences.

Question 20

Conch, crabs and spiny lobsters abound in the Caribbean and are make up a large part of the cuisine along with swordfish, tuna, grouper and mackerel.