Vietnam
What staple food is served at almost every Vietnamese meal?
Rice
What type of bread is important in French meals?
Baguette
What food is eaten with almost every Korean meal?
Rice
What are the three main types of celebrations?
Social, Religious and Historical
What Christian celebration is held on December 25?
What cooking tools and techniques did the Chinese introduce to Vietnam?
Chopsticks, stir frying and deep frying
What celebration marks the beginning of the French Republic?
Bastille Day
What spicy ingredient is commonly used in Korean cooking?
Red pepper paste / chilli paste
What type of celebration includes events like BBQs and dinner parties?
Social celebrations
What food is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?
Hot Cross Buns
What is the name of the Vietnamese beef noodle soup?
Pho
What is the traditional Christmas dessert shaped like a log?
Bûche de Noël
Why is conversation during meals sometimes avoided in Korea?
Eating is considered important and deserves full attention
Why were ANZAC biscuits made?
To send food with a long shelf life to soldiers
Why do many Hindus avoid eating beef?
Cows are considered sacred
Why do some Vietnamese people eat vegetarian meals during the lunar month?
Because of Buddhist beliefs
Why are French meals often considered formal social occasions?
Meals are slow, multi-course and focused on socialising
What is kimchi?
A spicy fermented vegetable dish
Give TWO examples of foods served at social events.
Possible answers: chips, BBQ food, snacks, three-course meals
What makes a food “halal” in Islam?
The food must follow Islamic rules, such as being prepared correctly, containing no pork or alcohol, and using properly slaughtered meat.
Name TWO foods or ingredients introduced to Vietnam by the French.
Possible answers: baguettes, pâté, coffee with milk, cakes, butter
How did explorers influence French cuisine?
They brought exotic foods and spices from Africa and Asia
Name TWO influences on Korean celebrations and food traditions.
Possible answers: Buddhism, Confucianism, agriculture/farming traditions, Chinese influence, Japanese influence
Where did Halloween originally begin?
Great Britain / Celtic traditions
What festival celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr