Question 1

In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as​

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Greece the main meal, eaten in...

Question 2

Matching
-Meat dish sliced off of a rotisserie

Accepted Answer

Souvlaki is a Greek dish consisting of meat (usually chicken, lamb, or pork) that has been skewered and cooked on a rotisserie.

Note: The other options listed are not typically sliced off of a rotisserie. Yiachni is a Greek stew, moussaka is a Greek baked dish, tahini is a Middle Eastern sesame paste, and ful medames is an Egyptian fava bean stew.

Question 3

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?​

Accepted Answer

Kibbeh is considered the national dish in both Syria and Lebanon. It is a dish made of minced meat (usually beef or lamb) with bulgur wheat and a variety of spices. It can be served raw, fried, or baked in various shapes and sizes.

Question 4

What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?​

Accepted Answer

Apokreas is the pre-Lenten holiday celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church, which is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras. It is a festive time for indulgence before the start of the Lenten season of fasting and reflection.

Question 5

What is the extra rich sour cream called in Bosnia?​

Accepted Answer

The extra rich sour cream that is popular in Bosnia is called kajmak.

Question 6

What are Greek meatballs called?​

Accepted Answer

Greek meatballs are known as kofta. Souvlaki refers to grilled meat on a skewer, shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish, moussaka is a baked dish with eggplant and meat, and imam is a vegetarian dish with eggplant.

Question 7

In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made?​

Accepted Answer

Turkish coffee is traditionally made in a small copper or brass pot called a "briki". It has a long handle and a narrow spout to make pouring easier.

Question 8

Matching
-Common cooking method of sautéing and simmering with tomato sauce

Accepted Answer

Yiachni is a Greek dish that typically involves sautéing and simmering meat or vegetables in tomato sauce, making it the best choice for this question. Souvlaki, moussaka, tahini, and ful medames are all Greek or Middle Eastern dishes but do not necessarily involve sautéing and simmering in tomato sauce.

Question 9

Matching
-Layered meat, eggplant, and onion dish

Accepted Answer

Moussaka is the dish that fits this description. It is a layered dish made with meat (usually lamb), eggplant, and onions.

Answer: None
 None of the other choices match the description given. Souvlaki is a Greek dish consisting of skewered meat, usually served as a street food; Yiachni is a Greek dish featuring vegetables cooked in a tomato-based sauce; Tahini is a sauce made from sesame seeds; and Ful medames is an Egyptian breakfast dish made from fava beans.

Question 10

What is Israel's Independence Day called?​

Accepted Answer

Yom Ha-Atzma'ut (יום העצמאות‎) is Hebrew for "Independence Day" and is celebrated as the national day of Israel commemorating the country's declaration of independence on May 14, 1948.

Question 11

Matching
-Egyptian national dish, which contains simmered beans

Accepted Answer

Ful medames is the Egyptian national dish, which contains simmered beans. The other options are dishes from Greek cuisine (souvlaki, moussaka) or ingredients commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine (yiachni, tahini).

Question 12

What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called?​

Accepted Answer

Kataif is a Middle Eastern dessert consisting of stuffed pancakes that are often filled with sweet cheese, nuts, or a combination of both. It is commonly eaten by Middle Eastern Jews during the holiday of Shavuot.

Question 13

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?​

Accepted Answer

Sabikh is a popular breakfast dish among Middle Eastern Jews, especially in Israel. It consists of warm pita bread stuffed with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, hummus, tahini sauce, and Israeli salad.

Question 14

Matching
-Ground or crushed sesame seeds

Accepted Answer

Tahini is a condiment made from ground sesame seeds and is often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine as a dip or sauce.

Answer: E
 Ful medames is a popular Egyptian dish made from fava beans that is often served with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of ground sesame seeds.

Question 15

What is the word for clarified butter in the Balkans and Middle East?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the word for clarified butter...

Question 16

What is a cheese and egg pie called in Serbia?​

Accepted Answer

In Serbia, cheese and egg pie is called gibanjica.

Question 17

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?​

Accepted Answer

Polo is the Iranian version of pilaf. It is made by sautéing rice with butter or oil and then cooking it with water, broth, and various spices and seasonings. It may also include meats, vegetables, and nuts.

Question 18

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?​

Accepted Answer

Kourabiedes are a traditional Greek butter cookie made with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. They are often served during special occasions and holidays.

Question 19

In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called​

Accepted Answer

The savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called halim in Iran. Dolma refers to stuffed vegetables, mezeler is a Turkish term for a selection of small dishes typically served as an appetizer, lavash is a type of flatbread, and sabikh is an Israeli sandwich typically filled with eggplant and other vegetables.

Question 20

In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean?​

Accepted Answer

Seker Bayram is also known as Eid al-Fitr, which is the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. In Turkish, "seker" means sugar, hence the holiday is commonly referred to as the "sugar festival."

Quiz 13: People of the Balkans and the Middle East

In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as​

Matching -Meat dish sliced off of a rotisserie

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?​

What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?​

What is the extra rich sour cream called in Bosnia?​

What are Greek meatballs called?​

In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made?​

Matching -Common cooking method of sautéing and simmering with tomato sauce

Matching -Layered meat, eggplant, and onion dish

What is Israel's Independence Day called?​

Matching -Egyptian national dish, which contains simmered beans

What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called?​

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?​

Matching -Ground or crushed sesame seeds

What is the word for clarified butter in the Balkans and Middle East?​

What is a cheese and egg pie called in Serbia?​

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?​

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?​

In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called​

In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean?​

In Greece the main meal, eaten in the afternoon, starts with appetizers such as

What is the national dish in Syria and Lebanon?

What pre-Lenten holiday that is similar to Carnival or Mardi Gras is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church?

What is the extra rich sour cream called in Bosnia?

What are Greek meatballs called?

In what vessel is "Turkish coffee" made?

What is Israel's Independence Day called?

What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called?

Middle Eastern Jews may select what dish for breakfast?

What is the word for clarified butter in the Balkans and Middle East?

What is a cheese and egg pie called in Serbia?

What is the Iranian version of pilaf called?

What is the specialty butter cookie popular with Greeks?

In Iran, a savory wheat porridge with meats and vegetables is called

In Turkey, what does Seker Bayram mean?