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T/F? Mixing fruit and vegetable in a meal is common in Albania.
False - this would be considered unusual
The largest concentration of Muslims is located in what American city?
Detroit
Name for wheat kernels that are used as a base for tabouli
Burghul
Which religion follows the strictest rules related to vegetarianism?
Jainism
What are masalas?
Distinctive mix of spices
What is Lassi?
A yogurt-based beverage
What are Greek meatballs called?
Kofta
In Ayurvedic medicine, what title is given to practitioners?
Vaidyas
Which substances are the Greek herbal cure for a sore throat?
honey and lemon
A karahi is
a deep, cast iron pot used to deep fry
What is middle eastern baba ganoush made of?
Smoked pureed eggplants
What is snacking called in southern India?
Tiffin
T/F? Ayurvedic medicine is based on the concept that every human is a microcosm of the universe.
True
Which of the following is most likely a major health challenge for Saudi Arabia?
High rates of asthma
Which of the following is the name for a chewy or crunchy ring-shaped roll that resembles a bagel in shape and is served in Turkey?
Simit
Describe Avgolemono
A sauce that is lemony, egg-enriched, and used to thicken soups in Greece
Which dishes would be a typical mezze served to guests and represents a cross section of the Balkans and Middle East cultures?
Olives and pickles
What is fruit juice called in Pakistan?
Sharbat
Which of the following castes is most associated with the priest profession in India?
Brahmans
What staple food makes a meal a meal in northern India?
A Pakistani dish is most like cheesecake, but without a crust is called?
Ras malai
What is the Hindi term for dried beans, peas, and lentils, which come hulled, skinned, whole, and split?
Dal
Which of the following religions do nearly 85% of Indians follow?
Hinduism
How would meat likely be categorized according to the Hindu concept of jati?
Polluted
In which of the following ways does Moroccan cuisine most likely resemble Middle Eastern cuisine?
Both use spices liberally