Deck 1: British Isles

Question 1

Which of the following countries is a part of the island of Great Britain along with England and Scotland?

A) Somalia
B) Wales
C) North Ireland
D) Ireland

Answer 1

Wales

Question 2

Which was the first major influence over the cuisine of the British Isles starting around 55 BC?

A) Potato famine
B) Viking conquest
C) Major volcanic eruptions
D) Roman conquest

Answer 2

Roman conquest

Question 3

Which invading culture to the British Isles was responsible for introducing smoking and salt curing as a way of preserving seafood and particularly fish?

A) Roman invasion
B) Nordic invasion (Vikings)
C) German invasion
D) French invasion

Answer 3

Nordic invasion (Vikings)

Question 4

When was the British Empire at its height of superiority in global expansion?

A) 11^th and 12^th centuries AD
B) 9^th and 10^th centuries AD
C) 14^th and 15^th centuries AD
D) 17^th and 18^th centuries AD

Question 5

What destroyed the potato crop in Ireland in 1840 causing mass starvation and mass exodus?

A) Not enough rain fall
B) Extremely hot weather
C) A quick-spreading fungus
D) Extremely cold weather

Question 6

While the British Isles are found in northern latitude, what causes the warm, breezy summers and cool winters?

A) Extended day light hours
B) Warm ocean currents coming close to its shores
C) Geothermal energy
D) Active volcanoes

Question 7

What is the preferred method for cooking mutton in England and Ireland?

A) Roasted
B) Sauté
C) Deep fried
D) Braised

Question 8

Which condiment listed here is traditionally served with English Fish and Chips?

A) Brown gravy
B) Mayonnaise
C) Catsup
D) Malt vinegar

Question 9

Which sauce listed here is traditionally served with roast beef in England?

A) Horseradish sauce
B) Curry
C) Steak sauce
D) Demi glace

Question 10

Kippers are a delicacy that is enjoyed throughout the British Isles and particularly England and Scotland. What are they?

A) Smoked herring
B) Salted fish roe
C) Thick cut bacon
D) Salted codfish

Question 11

Because of very short growing seasons, which vegetables listed below are found abundantly in Irish cooking?

A) Corn
B) Tomatoes
C) Bell peppers
D) Cabbage

Question 12

Which description below is for the snack food found throughout the British Isles known as Cornish Pasties?

A) Small meat and potato pies
B) Small roasted chickens
C) Meat and seafood fritters
D) Marinated chicken skewers

Question 13

What types of foods are traditionally served with afternoon tea in England and throughout the British Isles?

A) Fried fish and chips
B) Thin soups and consommés
C) Fresh fruit and cheese
D) Small sandwiches and crumpets

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of blue veined cheese from England?

A) Lancashire
B) Stilton
C) Derby
D) Cheshire

Question 15

What is the most popular semi hard cheese from England?

A) Swiss
B) Gouda
C) Edam
D) Cheddar

Question 16

Savory puddings and pies are popular throughout the British Isles.

Question 17

Much of British cuisine utilizes few spices giving it the bland reputation that still survives today.

Question 18

Welsh rarebit is a melted cheese dish that is served with dry toast.

Question 19

Although the people of the British Isles live on islands, seafood is not an important part of their diets; most prefer lamb and beef to seafood.

Question 20

Cock-a-leekie is an Irish soup full of cabbage and potatoes.