Question 1

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes.
-Bitter herbs

Accepted Answer

Bitter herbs are not typically used in Cambodian cuisine to provide a specific flavor attribute of sweet, sour, or salty. Rather, they may be used to add balance to a dish by offsetting other dominant flavors.

Question 2

Which group of Southeast Asians is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating?​

Accepted Answer

Vietnamese cuisine heavily utilizes chopsticks and they are the go-to utensil for most meals. Flatware is used for some Western-style dishes, but chopsticks remain the primary utensil.

Question 3

Describe the traditional view of health in the Philippines.How is health maintained?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What is the main ingredient in the popular Hawaiian dish lomi-lomi?​

Accepted Answer

The main ingredient in lomi-lomi, a popular Hawaiian dish, is salmon. The dish typically includes diced salmon mixed with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.

Question 5

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes.
-Fruits

Accepted Answer

Fruits are typically associated with the sweet flavor attribute in Cambodian cuisine.

Question 6

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes.
-Fish paste

Accepted Answer

Fish paste is a common ingredient used in Cambodian cuisine to add saltiness to dishes.

Question 7

What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?​

Accepted Answer

The Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking is imu.

Question 8

What is the name of a holiday enjoyed in the South Pacific in which the adults wait on the children in the family?​

Accepted Answer

The holiday enjoyed in the South Pacific in which the adults wait on the children in the family is called White Sunday. It is celebrated mainly in Samoa, Tonga, and Tokelau on the second Sunday in October each year. The name "White Sunday" comes from the tradition of children dressing in white and presenting themselves in church to symbolize their purity and innocence. On this day, children are treated as royalty and are served by the adults in the family.

Question 9

What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam?​

Accepted Answer

Pho is a popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam made with flat rice noodles, a rich broth, and various meats or tofu. It is typically served with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and bean sprouts on the side for diners to add to their liking.

Question 10

Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?​

Accepted Answer

Thai Cuisine is known as one of the hottest cuisines in the world because of its prominent use of spicy chili peppers, such as Thai bird's eye chili. Other cuisines like Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, and Guamanian may incorporate spicy elements, but Thai cuisine is known for its overall heat level.

Question 11

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with _____ than are non-Hispanic whites, and in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of this disease.

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions that Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than non-Hispanic whites, and that Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of cancer in Hawaii. This suggests that cancer is the correct answer. While Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders may also experience higher rates of other health conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, the question specifically refers to a disease that they are more likely to be diagnosed with and that has a high mortality rate, both of which are characteristic of cancer.

Question 12

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes.
-Tamarind

Accepted Answer

Tamarind is commonly used in Cambodian cuisine as a souring agent to provide the necessary sour flavor in each dish.

Question 13

Where would you find Spam to be a commonly eaten meat?​

Accepted Answer

Spam is a popular meat in Hawaii, where it is often used in dishes such as Spam musubi and Spam fried rice. It became popular during World War II when it was included in soldiers' rations and has continued to be a part of Hawaiian cuisine ever since. While it may be consumed in other countries such as Micronesia and Guam, it is not as commonly eaten there as it is in Hawaii.

Question 14

Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?​

Accepted Answer

Taro root paste is traditionally eaten in Hawaii as poi, which is made from mashed taro root and water.

Question 16

The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is:​

Accepted Answer

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and a soft, light inside, topped with whipped cream and fruit. Although there is some dispute over its origins, both Australia and New Zealand claim it as their national dessert, making it the best choice for this question.

Question 17

What is the mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands?​

Accepted Answer

Kava is the mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands. It is made from the root of the kava plant and is known for its relaxing effects.

Question 18

What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

What is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine?​

Accepted Answer

Beef is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine, with Australia being one of the largest beef exporters in the world.

Question 20

Which plant used for food was indigenous to the Pacific Islands?​

Accepted Answer

Breadfruit, also known as ulu, was a staple food in many Pacific Island cultures for thousands of years. It is a versatile fruit that can be cooked in a variety of ways and was an important source of carbohydrates for many island communities.

Quiz 12: Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes. -Bitter herbs

Which group of Southeast Asians is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating?​

Describe the traditional view of health in the Philippines.How is health maintained?

What is the main ingredient in the popular Hawaiian dish lomi-lomi?​

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes. -Fruits

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes. -Fish paste

What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?​

What is the name of a holiday enjoyed in the South Pacific in which the adults wait on the children in the family?​

What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam?​

Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?​

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with _____ than are non-Hispanic whites, and in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of this disease.

In Cambodia, it is important to have the flavors of sweet, sour, and salty in each dish. Match the following ingredients a cook in Cambodia might use to the associated flavor attributes. -Tamarind

Where would you find Spam to be a commonly eaten meat?​

Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?​

What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?​

The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is:​

What is the mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands?​

What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand?​

What is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine?​

Which plant used for food was indigenous to the Pacific Islands?​

Which group of Southeast Asians is most likely to use chopsticks instead of flatware or fingers when eating?

What is the main ingredient in the popular Hawaiian dish lomi-lomi?

What is the Hawaiian name for the fire pit used for traditional cooking?

What is the name of a holiday enjoyed in the South Pacific in which the adults wait on the children in the family?

What is the popular noodle-based soup in Vietnam?

Which cuisine is known as one of the hottest in the world?

Where would you find Spam to be a commonly eaten meat?

Which of the following is a common beverage for people of Southeast Asia?

What is the taro root paste traditionally eaten in Hawaii?

The national dessert of both Australia and New Zealand is:

What is the mildly intoxicating beverage that is popular in the Pacific Islands?

What type of dishes are commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch in Thailand?

What is the most popular meat in Australian cuisine?

Which plant used for food was indigenous to the Pacific Islands?